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Ben Scholz

Ben Scholz is a drummer/percussionist who lives and works in Chicago. A native of Portland OR, Ben began studying classical piano at age 8 and continued his studies through college.

While attending high school and working as a sub in the Pacific Northwest music scene, Ben became interested in jazz. He was accepted to the University of North Texas where he studied with renowned jazz instructor Ed Soph. After graduating, Ben moved to Chicago and found success both as a performer and a teacher.

Living in Chicago has given him the opportunity to work with jazz innovators such as Aaron Neville, Roy Hargrove, and Bill Watrous. Ben frequently works in television and has appeared on MTV, WGN-9 and at Second City.

Currently, Ben is set to release “Shiny Metal Objects” the first album with his jazz-fusion group The Elec Tet, featuring guitar phenomenon Oz Noy.

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Supernatural Cymbals


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Take Five With Ben Scholz

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Meet Ben Scholz: Ben Scholz is a drummer and percussionist who lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. A native of Portland, Oregon, Ben began playing classical piano at eight years of age and continued his studies through college. When he was in middle school his grandparents found his dad's snare drum, a gift William Ludwig Sr. had given his grandfather back in the early '60s. Ben joined the school band and continued with various percussion and mallet instruments.

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Scholz Productions Helps Independent Artists Promote Fully Conceived Music Albums To Non-Commercial Broadcast Radio Stations

Scholz Productions Helps Independent Artists Promote Fully Conceived Music Albums To Non-Commercial Broadcast Radio Stations

Source: Michael Ricci

jny: Chicago, IL: Local business Scholz Productions is pleased to offer promotional services to independent musicians who wish to gain airplay, beginning November 11, 2014. Scholz Productions specializes in full-service radio promotional strategies targeting non-commercial terrestrial and internet radio broadcasting stations in the United States, Canada, and Europe. A successful non-commercial radio marketing strategy can result in radio play from at least 150 of the nearly 1,500 public radio stations in the US/Canada. This radio play helps supply the momentum ...

"A thrilling roller coaster with intricate interplay." 2013 Review "Shiny Metal Objects" -Dan Bilawsky
Primary Instrument

Drums

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Ben is currently accepting students in the north Chicagoland area. Students age 7 and older are welcome to study drumset and/or percussion at his studo. Depending on the student's individual level, lessons will focus on technique, style, sight-reading, and practice routines. Rates are $35 for 45 minutes. For scheduling information please contact Ben at 940-206-8045

Clinic/Workshop Information

Ben has held many clinics while on tour in the United States and Canada

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