Ben Lacy Speer (June 26, 1930 – April 7, 2017)[1] was a singer, musician, music publisher, and record company executive.

[6] The Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame's website noted his technical accomplishments as follows: "Ben chose experimenting with sound equipment as a hobby.

"[3] As owner and chief engineer of Ben Speer Recording Studios,[3] he has produced albums by the Florida Boys, Ivan Parker, The Weatherfords and others.

Among songs published by the company are "What a Day That Will Be," "I'm Standing on the Solid Rock," and "Touring that City."

[8][9] James R. Goff Jr., in his Close Harmony: A History of Southern Gospel, wrote that a 1998 brochure summarized key elements of the school as follows: "theory, harmony, song writing, sight reading, ear training, performance training, conducting, voice, piano, guitar, bass and drums are taught.