Benjamin M.

Welcome to my page! I'm new here, so I'm still getting things set up. But for now, a few short words about myself: A church pianist since age twelve, I've always had a need to be a part of something musical in my life! I joined the marching band as soon as I started high school, and graduated as 1st chair Tenor Saxophone, and Second Snare Drum, while still finding time to lead the Chorus and play Bass Guitar for the Chorus band my entire high school career. After graduating high school, I continued to play Saxophone with local Chicago Blues and Reggae bands, while also playing String Bass with the Gainesville Chamber Orchestra.

In 2018, my focus shifted, and I left it all to play the Five-String Banjo with a touring Bluegrass Band, and have retained my musical focus on Scruggs Style Banjo playing ever since! The different phases in my life, spent playing different instruments in different configurations has left me with a unique outlook on how to play and teach music. I look forward to getting to hear from you!