Author, composer, & producer.
Committed to the elusive pairing of quality & efficiency.
Hi, I’m Ben. I’m an uncompromising advocate for diversity & justice, and a firm believer that words & the right melody can change the world.
Career Highlights
Babble Bop! (NBC/Peacock)
2021
Wrote twenty songs in six weeks in a diverse range of genres for the debut season, streaming on Peacock now! If you’ve never written for toddlers, I recommend giving it a try - they’re the feistiest little critics.
Click through for my complete list of songwriting credits
Record Producer
2003 – current
I’ve had the great fortune to make over 30 records with artists in Nashville, New York, Sydney, & San Diego. I’ve even recorded a song with folks from Sheryl Crow’s band. I’m so proud to have produced Flamy Grant’s debut album “Bible Belt Baby” went to #1 on iTunes Christian singles & album charts. Keep scrolling to see what we’ve created together, or check out my producer credits
Performer
2002–current
As a songwriter & musician, I’ve toured Australia, New Zealand, the UK, & 38 of America’s 50 states. I’ve played main stages at festivals, national conferences, & intimate house shows. Here’s a full list of my musician credits
Areas of Expertise
Musical composition
Lyrics
Arrangement & Orchestration
Project Management
Recording
Music Direction
Artist Management
Event Production
Live Audio Production
Mixing & Mastering
Classical Piano
Vocal performance
Transcription
Lyric Video Creation
Social Media & Launch Direction
Patreon & Kickstarter Planning
Proficient in:
ProTools
Sibelius
Musescore
Microsoft suite
Google suite
Keynote
ProPresenter
Planning Center
Wondershare
Landr
Why I partner with other musicians and creatives:
I found my creative voice the long, slow, & hard way.
I want something better for other artists. You deserve a partner, coach, and co-creator who believes in you, treats your project like their own, and has the experience needed to help you be your absolute best.
I’m here to help you make music you can be proud of.
Current Projects
Flamy Grant
Released Flamy Grant’s highly anticipated debut album “Bible Belt Baby” which went to #1 on iTunes Christian singles & album charts
Heatherlyn
Celebrating the first few singles from the forthcoming sophomore album “Heatherlyn’s Musical Apothecary”.
Tim & Heidi
In production for this husband & wife duo’s debut EP
Will Stucky
In production for a solo album from this wonderful SD songwriter