As a new music teacher, Benjamin wants to foster an open environment where students have the space to expand their skills and passion for music, but also an environment where it’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them. Ben has a degree in music education from Peru State, and is trained in the Bel Canto style of singing. He had also trained with classical saxophone and piano at Peru State. Before attending college he was self taught in piano and guitar, playing music with his brothers and father. During his time at Peru State, at recitals he sang in French, Italian, German, Spanish, and English. His favorite vocal pieces being Verborgenheit by Hugo Wolf, Whither Must I Wander by R.V. Williams, and For Forever from Dear Evan Hansen. His favorite piano pieces are The Storm by J.F.F. Burgmuller, To Zanarkand by Nobuo Uematsu, and Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven. Ben has performed live music for weddings and for community events in Omaha and the surrounding areas. His favorite bands include Alien Liberty International, My Chemical Romance, The Seatbelts, and Set it Off. In his spare time, Ben likes to read with his cat Éowyn, make his own recipes, go for walks around Wehrspann Lake, and play games online with his friends.