Ben at Mixtape Drum Studio is a Minneapolis based multi-instrumental musician and producer who has been very active in the local scene. He has written for and contributed to several original groups and projects locally in a wide variety of genres from hardcore punk to smooth jazz. His compositions can at times be an enigmatic mix of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and hauntingly ethereal unnerving vibes that culminates into chaos; or they can be a straightforward bouncy, upbeat Pop vibe, and everything in-between!

Ben has performed as a studio musician at some of the top Minneapolis studios, including Pearl Recording Studio, Minnehaha Recording Studio, and Rocketsnake. He has also contributed to original work that was performed by the Dakota Valley Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra. Additionally, he was a special guest performer for those performances. Ben has contributed to several projects that has released original work as albums, singles, and EP's. In addition to being a musician, he is also a music and music production instructor, teaching private and group drum, guitar, and bass guitar lessons, as well as recording and music production.