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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
Apr 13, 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 6, 2021


My new student!
I pulled up a zoom lesson today and met my new student. 😽

Ben
Mar 2, 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 15, 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 9, 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
Feb 2, 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 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 5, 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
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