I have always loved music. I find it inspiring, moving, fun, a great creative outlet, and an absolutely essential part of my life. I love helping people learn to play their instruments and helping them discover what music can add to their lives.

I have degrees in Music Education and Trombone Performance from the Lawrence University Conservatory, and have taught private lessons on many different instruments in Illinois, Wisconsin, California, and Michigan. In addition to teaching private lessons at my home studio, I’m a private instructor at Emerson School, the recorder and Klez Kids leader at Hebrew Day School, and was the low brass coach at Pioneer High School for many years.

My wife Leah and I live in Lodi Township, where I teach private music lessons and run Sarlacc Studios. Previous to moving to Michigan, I lived in San Francisco, where I worked for Apple computer as an audio test engineer, manager, and sound designer. While in the bay area, I also taught lessons, played with several bands, and did a fair amount of sound engineering, mixing and production.

I look forward to meeting you and playing music with you!

Ben