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Ben
Nov 11, 2021
DJ gig coming up!
I’m playing a DJ set the night before thanksgiving at Produce Row in southeast Portland 6-8pm. Dan Cable Presents put this together and...


Ben
Oct 26, 2021
Back in the Studio!
Had a great time recording some drum tracks for Lo Pony last weekend. Their new tracks are amazing and I can’t wait for y’all to hear them!


Ben
Oct 15, 2021
New Interview!
Had a great time doing an interview for Zachary Elwoods podcast People Who Read People about the psychology of being a musician and...


Ben
Oct 5, 2021
My Track is On PDXPOPNOW!
Thank you so much to PDX Pop Now! for including my track ‘Movement’ on their latest compilation! So many amazing artists from the...


Ben
Sep 30, 2021
Back in the saddle!
Stoked to be back in my musical cockpit teaching theory/ableton classes at Portland Community College. Met a bunch of amazing students...


Ben
Sep 15, 2021
I’m playing Treefort Music Fest!
Well shucks! Look who’s included with all these amazing bands for this years Treefort Music Fest! 🧐 excited to be playing in Boise with...


Ben
Sep 8, 2021
DJ SET ALERT!
Gonna be spinning some trip hop, slow funk, and chilled beats (ala my CHILL’D OUT! live stream a few months back)Tuesday 9/21 8pm-10pm at...


Ben
Sep 1, 2021
Nerding out!
I’m always a huge fan of nerding out on Hi Hats and making new synth sounds. 👽


Ben
Aug 24, 2021
New Show Alert!
I’m going to be playing drums for the amazing Small Million as we celebrate the new album from our friends DoublePlusGood at my fav place...


Ben
Jun 10, 2021
Back to in-person lessons!
VERY excited to announce that I am now officially teaching in-person lessons again at the one and only Revival Drum Shop in Portland!...


Ben
May 20, 2021
I’m playing a show!
VERY excited to be playing some LIVE MUSIC!🥳 I’m going to be playing drums for my big homies and fellow small band Small Million at the...


Ben
Apr 21, 2021
Can you tell if this is in 5/4?
I’m supposed to grade this to find out if it adds up to 5/4 time. 😞 so proud yet so mad at my student.


Ben
Apr 13, 2021
Just a little noodling
Hope everyone is doing ok out there! The main rudiment I used as a creative catalyst for this improvisation is the 6 stroke roll played...


Ben
Mar 6, 2021
Small Skies Transmissions
I‘ve been having a lot of fun getting into video editing and making little tidbits for Small Skies (my band) fans stuck at home. You can...

Ben
Mar 2, 2021
My new student!
I pulled up a zoom lesson today and met my new student. 😽


Ben
Feb 15, 2021
7/4 Beat!
I’ve always liked 7/4 as a time signature. It definitely has a chopped up vibe that’s fun to work with and try and make funky.


Ben
Feb 9, 2021
My Livestream!
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to my last live stream and donated to @1fairwage_official if you weren’t able to catch it or want to...


Ben
Feb 2, 2021
My cockpit:)
This is where I’ve been hanging out, writing and teaching. I’m so grateful for all my students and supporters who have stuck by me during...


Ben
Jan 22, 2021
Jamming.
Very grateful to still be able to play music and take on new students remotely and safely. Hit me up if you'd like drum lessons!...


Ben
Jan 14, 2021
Coltrane❤️
“I want to be a force for real good. In other words, I know that there are bad forces, forces that bring suffering to others and misery...
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