Teaches in Phoenix, AZ

From Phoenix, Arizona

Plays Bass, Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, Voice, and Songwriting

About

Ben Franklin, shaped by his mother's career performing with B.B. King, mastered trumpet and piano by age 12. After leading his high school jazz ensemble, he studied Audio Engineering at Full Sail University before establishing himself in Los Angeles as a songwriter and producer.
His impressive portfolio includes a Grammy nomination, collaborations with legends like Babyface and Bootsy Collins, and production work for major films (Coach Carter, The Honeymooners), TV shows (CSI: Miami, Ray Donovan), and video games (NBA Live 2004). He's worked with artists including Usher, Estelle, and Snoop Dogg, while earning multiple accolades including a Peabody Award and Cannes Film Award. Ben is currently working on building up his private studio in the Phoenix area and teaching piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, voice and songwriting to students of all ages.