ABOUT — Services
Production
Ben operates his own recording studio in San Anselmo, CA. He plays drums, percussion, bass, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, and sings. He can provide full instrumentation, arranging and compositional refinements, and a first-class recording for any performing artist.
Composition
Ben's has composed music for numerous yoga instructional CDs and DVDs. He has co-written a plethora of material with Jai Uttal. He often co-writes songs with the artist whom he is producing.
Engineering
Ben has been engineering recordings since 1994. He was cheif engineer at Spark Studios in Emeryville, CA for six years. He has also freelanced at Skyline Studios, Music Orange (formerly Hank Smith Music), Widehive, Big Hut, Bay Recorders, Catsville, Ursa Minor, and other studios all around the San Fransico / Bay Area. He has extensive experience working with Digital Performer, Pro Tools, and analog tape.
Voice Over Recording
Ben has recorded and edited voice over for several of Leap Frog's children's products, a series of 3DO video games, various commercials, and a multitude of yoga instructional CDs and DVDs.
Mixing
Ben has mixed hundreds of projects over the years in a myriad of genres.
Mastering
Ben offers up professional mastering for lower budget projects. He won't claim to be on par with those high-end mastering folks with the super phat equipment, but if you're looking for good quality mastering for a fraction of the cost Ben can hook you up.
Event Bands
Ben plays in a jazz trio (piano, bass, drums) that is perfect for corporate events, weddings, and private parties. The band can be expanded to meet the musical needs of the event. Saxophone can be added for a more swinging thing, Guitar for a funkier flavor, or a vocalist for the full-on entertainment factor.
