Q: how long has ben been playing/writing?
A: ben has been playing the piano for 25 years, the guitar for 18 years, and has been writing for 19 years.  to date, ben has written over 50 songs.

Q: what instruments does ben know how to play?
A: ben knows how to play the piano, guitar, bass, drums, and lap dulcimer.  he is also pretty good with a kazoo.

Q: why doesn't ben tour or play a lot of shows?
A: ben has a demanding schedule outside of the music world.  he is a full-time pastor, a father of two, and tries to make time for his extended family and friends.  however, if you'd like him to play at your event or venue, don't hesitate to contact him!

Q: what is hands of hope?
A: hands of hope is a missions organization started by ben's good friend glen miller.  it feeds, houses, and educates orphans in zimbabwe.  ben has supported hands of hope with revenue from his cds for over 5 years.


Q: what is an ep?
A: an ep is a recording that does not have enough songs to be called a full-length album and has too many songs to be called a single.  an ep usually has four to seven tracks (15-25 mins), whereas a single has one to three tracks (5-15 mins) and an album will have eight or more tracks (25-80 mins).  although ben's cds are long enough to be considered albums, only for... and LIVE have enough tracks to qualify as full-length albums.  see you there would be considered a single.