Ben Eames is a Scottish pianist who has performed extensively throughout the UK.

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He grew up, surrounded by creativity at the foot of the Ochil Hills in Clackmannanshire, the 'wee county' and discovered a passion for music and piano after his artist parents were offered an old piano ‘free to a good home’.  

He studied initially at the Ian Tomlin School of Music in Edinburgh Napier University with a 1st class Bachelor of Music with Honours studying under Simon Coverdale. During this time, he won multiple prizes at the Edinburgh Competitions Festival including: Horace Fellowes Medal for Chamber Music (2014); Elizabeth Ritchie Medal for 15 Minute Recital (2013); Christina Pentland Medal for Classical Piano Recital (2012) and the Chopin Medal (2012). Ben completed a Masters of Music in piano performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London in 2015 studying under Douglas Finch.

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Since graduating Ben has performed both as a soloist and with ensembles across Scotland and in London. While rooted in classical repertoire, Ben's musical explorations extend across a range of styles, collaborating with jazz musicians, choirs, musical theatre groups and dancers.

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Currently, Ben performs regularly with Fiona Sweeney (Flute) as part of the Aurras Duo, a UK based ensemble whose aim is to discover lesser known repertoire for flute and piano, and to highlight works by composers of under-represented groups, particularly minority genders, LGBTQ+ composers and composers from the BAME community. 

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In addition to his career as a performer, Ben teaches in schools and music schools across Scotland. He is Associate Piano Teacher at the University of St Andrews.

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Outwith his commitment to performance and teaching, Ben co-creates and co-hosts the award-winning Ear to The Ground podcast, bringing Scotland’s flourishing contemporary classical music scene to a wider audience through engaging and insightful interviews with both established and emerging Scottish composers.

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Despite his life being filled with music, Ben still finds time to visit art galleries, explore the countryside, and listen to fascinating podcasts!