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Ben
Nov 21, 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
Oct 11, 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 5, 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
Sep 29, 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 17, 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 9, 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
Aug 13, 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 9, 2020
Happy birthday Jack DeJohnette!
One of the greatest musicians alive. Getting to see you play was magical. 👍
Ben
Aug 6, 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
Mar 16, 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 4, 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
Feb 6, 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
Jan 22, 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 15, 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 9, 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
Dec 5, 2019
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
Nov 7, 2019
The wisdom of Max Roach
”I will never again play anything that does not have social significance. We American jazz musicians of African descent have proved...
Ben
Oct 30, 2019
Mitch Mitchell
To me there was always something special about Mitch Mitchells playing. I’ve always loved drummers who could hang with larger than life...
Ben
Oct 22, 2019
I’m teaching at Revival Drum Shop now!
I’m very excited to announce that in addition to teaching classes at PCC and drum lessons at Trade Up Music I’m now teaching at Revival...
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