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Jay Benham

September 5, 1972 - September 22, 2022

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Visiting Lecturer for the BSc programme in Music at City, University of London. An incredibly energetic and funny personality, a gifted audio professional and talented educator.

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  • 2023-04-30 00:08:30 View / Comment (0)
    Estelle Gilbert

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    I had been thinking about Jay recently because I had wanted to write to him to say thank you. I graduated last summer so I don't check my e-mails that often but I logged on this evening only to find a notice about a memorial concert. I am so sorry to catch up so late with this profoundly sad news. I first met Jay in the Music Department common room - he introduced himself. He was so welcoming and so encouraging, and really made me feel at ease. I later attended his Music Business module during those weird and difficult covid times. It must have been such a big ask for lecturers to try and keep the students engaged and motivated but, as usual, Jay was a bundle of energy and gave of his best for everyone - giving us all a laugh by providing a plasticine Jay to look at on screen before starting the on-line lecture or puzzling us with multiple Jays arriving from different directions! The world could do with a few more Jays really. My personal experience is that he really valued me as a non-standard student and that made a lot of difference and boosted my confidence. The reason I wanted to write to him is that I remembered the advice he gave me about applying for jobs,that I had applied it and it had worked where my more standard approaches had not. I am sorry that I will not have the chance to tell him now. But at least I can record here what a kind and genuine person he was and I am so sorry that he is gone.

  • 2022-10-06 12:01:49 View / Comment (0)
    Benjamin Gallacher

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    I will always remember the legendary memories made in my time with Jay, both inside and outside of university. The most standout moment for me was in first year, SRST1 where Jay was the main lecturer. He asked me a question, but I was so hungry I could not focus, so I proceeded to ask if I could order McDonald's, not only for me, but for him as well. We proceeded to eat McDonald's in the lecture while he continued to teach, this will always be a key moment in my time at university. I could keep writing more for hours about the fun times.

  • 2022-10-04 13:38:06 View / Comment (0)
    Soren Martin

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    Jay was instantly one of my favourite lecturers, but also one of my favourite people. He was always making jokes and lending help to anyone who needed it. No question was too silly and you could tell he genuinely felt that way when he answered you or offered advice. I learned so much from him in my first year just because he was always responding to my numerous emails about assignments, recording techniques, anything to do with music really. We all knew that he wholeheartedly loved music, whether it be making it or just listening to it. He also loved teaching us, even when we probably made it quite difficult for him at times. Jay, thank you so much for helping me adjust to life in a completely different country and my first year at uni by being who you were; a bright light that instantly helped others feel at ease around you. I’m going to miss seeing you around the department and your jokes.

  • 2022-10-01 23:48:19 View / Comment (0)
    Rachel Myles

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    Within the first few minutes of meeting Jay it was so clear how kind, genuine and effortlessly funny he was. An instant favourite. His fun, excitable personality made learning easy, as did the passion he had for his craft, which was contagious. The fact that he’d bring his own earl grey teabags into uni - and drink it religiously - made me like him even more. At a time when I was struggling and skipping parts of uni, Jay’s lectures always met me with so much ease and enjoyment, reminding me that I’m on the right path and inspiring me to do what I love. He made me feel capable when I didn’t think that I was. The way that he delivered constructive feedback with such grace and compassion would simultaneously encourage us and boost our confidence while allowing us to grow and improve. It always felt so okay to not know the answers or to make mistakes. It’s evident that Jay cared about us as individual people as well as just students or colleagues. There was so much more that myself and others had yet to say to him, which weighs on me heavily, but I can find peace in the fact that he now knows it all. Jay did much more than just fulfil a role and the music department will not be the same without his energy. I had plans to collect copious amounts of XLRs from the studio every Tuesday, just to give me an excuse to go and say hi to him. I feel grateful to have known Jay for even a short amount of time, and I can only imagine how those that knew him better are feeling. To Jays parents, I want to say thankyou for bringing such a beautiful person into the world. And to Jay, you’re truly the best. I trust that the audio scene in heaven has significantly improved since your arrival. Rest in peace.

    • Estelle Gilbert 2023-04-30 00:08:30 wrote:

    I had been thinking about Jay recently because I had wanted to write to him to say thank you. I graduated last summer so I don't check my e-mails that often but I logged on this evening only to find a notice about a memorial concert. I am so sorry to catch up so late with this profoundly sad news. I first met Jay in the Music Department common room - he introduced himself. He was so welcoming and so encouraging, and really made me feel at ease. I later attended his Music Business module during those weird and difficult covid times. It must have been such a big ask for lecturers to try and keep the students engaged and motivated but, as usual, Jay was a bundle of energy and gave of his best for everyone - giving us all a laugh by providing a plasticine Jay to look at on screen before starting the on-line lecture or puzzling us with multiple Jays arriving from different directions! The world could do with a few more Jays really. My personal experience is that he really valued me as a non-standard student and that made a lot of difference and boosted my confidence. The reason I wanted to write to him is that I remembered the advice he gave me about applying for jobs,that I had applied it and it had worked where my more standard approaches had not. I am sorry that I will not have the chance to tell him now. But at least I can record here what a kind and genuine person he was and I am so sorry that he is gone.

    Estelle Gilbert 2023-04-30 00:08:30 wrote: I had been thinking about Jay recently because I had wanted to write to him to say thank you. I graduated last summer so I don't check my e-mails that often but I logged on this evening only to find a notice about a memorial concert. I am so sorry to catch up so late with this profoundly sad news. I first met Jay in the Music Department common room - he introduced himself. He was so welcoming and so encouraging, and really made me feel at ease. I later attended his Music Business module during those weird and difficult covid times. It must have been such a big ask for lecturers to try and keep the students engaged and motivated but, as usual, Jay was a bundle of energy and gave of his best for everyone - giving us all a laugh by providing a plasticine Jay to look at on screen before starting the on-line lecture or puzzling us with multiple Jays arriving from different directions! The world could do with a few more Jays really. My personal experience is that he really valued me as a non-standard student and that made a lot of difference and boosted my confidence. The reason I wanted to write to him is that I remembered the advice he gave me about applying for jobs,that I had applied it and it had worked where my more standard approaches had not. I am sorry that I will not have the chance to tell him now. But at least I can record here what a kind and genuine person he was and I am so sorry that he is gone.

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