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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 22, 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...

Ben
Jan 14, 2021


Vintage Kits!
One of the things I’ve always loved about the drum set is the amount of creatively and individuality that can go into your set up. People...

Ben
Dec 13, 2020



Ben
Dec 3, 2020


I got to jam on a new track!
I had a great time playing some jazzy drums on a track by Dominic Voz! I had a great time and you can check out the whole album (which is...

Ben
Nov 21, 2020


Paradiddles and Double Strokes!
I’ve always loved practicing and teaching rudiments. One of my favorite things to do is take some simple rudiments like the paradiddle...

Ben
Oct 11, 2020


Recording at Hallowed Halls!
I had a blast recording some drums for some upcoming tracks by my buds in Small Million last weekend. It was also amazing working with...

Ben
Oct 6, 2020
I’m on YouTube!
Hey, my YouTube channel just went live! I’ll be posting instructional videos with drumming tips and tricks as well as performance and...

Ben
Sep 29, 2020


Brushes!
I don’t get to play with brushes that often these days since everyone likes their music super duper LOUD but it’s always nice to bust...

Ben
Sep 17, 2020


Happy birthday Elvin Jones!
This is a news paper clipping I cut out and framed when he passed a while back.. He’s always been a huge inspiration for me ever since my...

Ben
Sep 9, 2020


Really excited about this book!
I’ve always been a huge Philly Joe Jones fan ever since I heard him play on John Coltranes masterpiece ’Blue Train’. When I saw that he...

Ben
Aug 13, 2020
Happy birthday Jack DeJohnette!
One of the greatest musicians alive. Getting to see you play was magical. 👍

Ben
Aug 9, 2020


I love my students!
Well, it’s been an interesting summer to say the least, but one bright spot has been that I’m still able to see and work with my students...

Ben
Aug 6, 2020
Introducing remote lessons via Skype & FaceTime
In light of heath officials advice regarding social distancing in these trying times I have introduced remote drum lessons via Skype or...

Ben
Mar 16, 2020
Kurt Cobain on Punk
Punk rock should mean freedom, liking and excepting anything that you like. Playing whatever you want. As sloppy as you want. As long as...

Ben
Mar 4, 2020
It’s never too late...
and you’re never too old to play music. Never too old to start either. Check out this cool article about working musicians over the age...

Ben
Feb 6, 2020


I know the feeling
John Coltrane was always full of amazing bits of wisdom and this quote is a great one. I always try and remember it when I try to think...

Ben
Jan 22, 2020


I’m DJing this Friday!
So, I’m not going to lie, I used to not “get” DJing. What’s the point of playing other people’s music when I can play my own stuff? But...

Ben
Jan 15, 2020
Ever been tricked by syncopated accents?
First off, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I have a lot of great things in the works for 2020 and I am so so grateful for everyone’s support in my musical...

Ben
Jan 9, 2020


My synth hero Herbie Hancock
It's not the style that motivates me, as much as an attitude of openness that I have when I go into a project.

Ben
Dec 5, 2019
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