When I asked Ben why he wanted to take drum lessons, he told me he likes to be loud. I laughed and then attempted to pry a little deeper. After a few lessons, we started exploring a few different concepts including limb coordination, stick control and tempo. He admires heavy hitter, Neil Peart as well as lesser known drummers such as Josh Dun. We’ll start to play songs those guys are featured in to really test Ben’s abilities within the music realms he enjoys the most. I love Ben’s attitude towards music. For him, playing is a form of self-expression, which I can certainly relate to. I can also relate to That Eagles shirt he’s wearing. Ben loves his Philadelphia sports, especially the Flyers. To relax, he’s either enjoying a sporting event or on a peaceful walk with his dog.
Jon Ardito 