Ben M.
Instrument: Guitar, Beginning Bass
Genres: Jazz, Blues, Classical, Alternative
Location: Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Maryland
Why I work well with kids?
I love working with kids because there is always something they will get excited about in music. It’s difficult picking up the guitar, and my goal is to make it enjoyable and rewarding for kids to sit down and play every day, so I try to really play to their interests and work on material they can get really engaged in.
Ben M. Bio and Resume
Bio
Location of Birth: United States
I’m currently a Senior at American University studying Audio Technology, I’ve been playing guitar since I was very, very young and have had a very interesting musical education. At school I’ve had the opportunity to study privately and take music theory classes for the last few years. I’ve had the opportunity to work and study in recording studios and different facets of the music industry.
I’m also a Pro Tools HD 8 certified music operator, and have experience in other Digital Audio Workstations, used for recording which I can utilize in my lessons to help students really hear what’s going on in their playing.
Resume
Education
American University 8/09- Anticipated Graduation 5/13
Audio Technology (B.S. Concentration in Computer Science)
Minor: Applied Physics
Cumulative GPA: 3.28
Audio Experience
Audio Engineering Intern for Will Eastman 9/11- present
• Front of House and monitor engineer at U Street Music Hall for Volta Bureau rehearsals
and shows around the DMV area
• Configuring an APC40 with Ableton Live for Volta Bureau
• Mastering mixes for online distribution and doing basic video editing for online media
Production Services Crew at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, MI 6/11- 8/11
Intern at Nasseri Music Business Solutions in Georgetown, DC- 2/11- 6/11
• Provided live sound and lighting for all events on campus including camp & staff
ensembles and performance groups, as well as the Summer concert season, including Elvis
Costello, The Beach Boys, The Temptations, Steely Dan and others
• Associate Stage Manager for Interlochen Collage- A performance featuring 19 Interlochen
groups and ensembles, ranging from jazz to musical theater to a full orchestra
• Front of House Engineer for the Interlochen Faculty Jazz combo
• Assisted in a variety of tasks all pertaining to the Electronic Music Industry, including
license processing and office management
• Responsible for live sound for all Katzen functions and concert
Audio-Visual Technician at the Katzen Arts Center- 8/10- 9/11
Pro Tools HD 8 Certified Music Operator- 11/10
Intern at Avalon Sound Studio in Bethesda, MD- Summer 2010
• Assisted in the completion of 28 recording sessions
• Assisted in the writing of audio engineering curriculum for studio-run classes
• Studied Sound Synthesis and Digital Instrument Design using Pure Data with William
Brent (http://williambrent.conflations.com/)
• Completed classes in Python, Java, Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering
Other Experience
Member of AU AES (Audio Engineering Society) 10/10- present
Presented in the Tenth Annual New Millennium Physics Conference- 4/10
• The Physics Behind Acoustical Architecture: The Science of Sound
Fun Facts
Most Influential Musicians/Bands:
Radiohead, Gorillaz, Led Zeppelin, Danger Mouse, Jack White, Talking Heads, Volta Bureau, Flying Lotus, Debussey, Chopin, The Black Lips, Department of Eagles
Favorite Quote:
No. 1: Don’t Worry About Style
No. 2: Borrow (Don’t Steal) Freely
No. 3: Consider the (Authority Of The) Source
No. 4: Edit Your Own Work Judiciously
No. 5: Edit Your Own Work Really Judiciously
No. 6: There is No Freedom Without Structure
No. 7: Change Brings Clarity
No. 8: Sleep Brings Even More Clarity
No. 9: Be Yourself
- Josh Berta
Favorite Movies: The first Death at a Funeral
Places Traveled: Around the US and Canada
How would your friends describe you? Laid back, but hard-working
Hobbies: I run live sound part-time and love going to concerts.
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Comments (4)
The lessons were incredible! Ben was fantastic! We are moving to FL so we will be stopping the lessons. Mitch has articulated this to Mitch. Thanks so much- ellen
Ben was on time and energetic. My 11 year old son really liked him. He is very professional and knowledge about how to teach guitar to kids. Looking forward to our next lesson.
Amy
Bhagwan:
The lesson went well and I’m going to continue with Ben. We’ll start out every other week and see how that goes.
Thanks. Barry
Ben was recommended to B&B by a good friend of ours. We’re looking forward to getting him students in Montgomery County, MD.