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Going on the Radio Tonight!
I’ll be on 99.1 Portland Radio Project tonight (1/19) at 7pm PST talking about my new EP ‘Slow Down Songs’ and the release show this Friday at Swandive. Really excited to share more about the music and what’s coming up — tune in if you’re around and you can also listen online at prp.fm from anywhere.

Ben
Jan 19


Interview on Dan Cable Presents
I had a great time talking to Dan Cable about the upcoming Small Skies EP, my music and teaching career and lots of other fun stuff. You can watch it here or find it wherever you listen to podcasts!

Ben
Jan 8
EP Release Show Tickets Link
Tap on this link to purchase tickets for the Small Skies EP release show Friday 1/23/26. See you there! https://www.lonelygodpdx.com/events/small-skies-ep-release-starover-blue-aqua-celestia-swan-dive

Ben
Jan 5


Small Skies EP Release Show!
Really excited to share that I’ll be releasing the new Small Skies EP Slow Down Songs next month, with a release show at @pdxswandive !!! @aqua.celestia (fresh off opening for @tvontheradio ) and @staroverblue (who just dropped the beautiful album Little Glimmer) will be playing, which I couldn’t be more happy about! I’ll also be playing with live visuals by the amazing @avanthuit . It’s going to be a special night — hope to see you there 💙💙💙 1.23.26/$12/8pm

Ben
Jan 5


Thank You!
Wow, I just want to give a huge THANK YOU to the @portlandartmuseum and @tenderlovingempire for including me in the celebration of the new Mark Rothko pavilion. Last weekend was a whirlwind of amazing people, art and music and made me even more proud of living in Portland. 💙💙💙

Ben
Nov 25, 2025


Small Skies at Portland Art Museum
I’m beyond excited to announce that I’ll be performing an ambient set for the grand reopening of the Portland Art Museum and the brand new Rothko Pavilion! I’ll be playing improvised ambient music while visitors explore the galleries and take in all the beautiful art. Even better — admission is free! I’ll be performing Saturday 11/22 & Sunday 11/23 Noon–1 PM on the 3rd floor of the new Rothko Pavilion As part of the Tender Loving Empire curated musical performances. It’s such

Ben
Nov 11, 2025
5 minute single stroke roll solo?
Between lessons at Revival drum shop in Portland, OR.. thought it would be fun to try and keep a single stroke roll going for 5 minutes...

Ben
Oct 8, 2025
Thank you all!!
Really grateful for everyone who has reached out for beat making lessons. ✊Teaching and sharing music is what I love most so a big THANK...

Ben
Sep 25, 2025


Ableton Video Dropping Friday!
This Friday 9/12 I’ll be dropping an Ableton session I made where I took the theme from the horror classic Halloween and changed it from...

Ben
Sep 10, 2025
NEW SMALL SKIES MUSIC AND SHOWS!
I’m so excited to finally be able to announce that I have a bunch of new music that will be getting released soon, starting with a new...

Ben
Jul 8, 2025


My TEDx Performance
WOW what an amazing/terrifying/enlightening experience it was to play TEDx Portland with Small Million. Thanksto everyone who was there...

Ben
May 1, 2025
'Moon Dust' Reviews
Thanks so much to everyone who has listened to the new Small Skies track 'Moon Dust'! I had a blast writing and recording it and I love...

Ben
Mar 6, 2025


New Small Skies Track Dropping 2/21
Hey! I’m really excited to announce a new single release from my solo project Small Skies titled ‘Moon Dust' coming out February 21st!...

Ben
Feb 13, 2025


Tony Williams!
When I was studying jazz in college, I would sometimes get critiqued by bandmates on my playing in a way that frustrated me. I thought...

Ben
Oct 24, 2024


Small Skies Track on Apple TV!
Check out the first episode of K-Pop Idols and you'll hear my song 'Influence' from my solo project Small Skies on this particularly...

Ben
Sep 4, 2024


Jimmy Chamberlin!
It was a total pleasure getting to catch my childhood idle Jimmy Chamberlin last night. A true master.

Ben
Mar 18, 2024


Triplets!
I made a little video explaining some triplet stickings for a student of mine. The first group are RLLRLL, LRRLRR then RLLRLLRRLRRL...

Ben
Mar 13, 2024


Tour!
I had such a fun time on the road with Small Million, it was great to get back out on tour with them! Here are a few photos taken by Nick...

Ben
Mar 13, 2024


Happy birthday Revival Drum Shop!
Congrats Revival drum shop on your 15th year celebration! I love teaching lessons here and the community that’s built up around this...

Ben
Feb 26, 2024
What it takes to stay committed to music lessons
Very interesting article about what it takes to stay committed to learning music for youngsters and parents. https://www.psychologytoday....

Ben
Jan 31, 2024
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