He is a 2011 graduate of Berklee College of Music and also holds a bachelor of science from Drexel University. His teaching style draws heavily from both in-studio experiences with writers, producers, and artists, and in-office experiences with A&Rs, publishers, and managers. His writing has a strong focus on pop and dance music styles. Ben aims to teach his students the real-world co-writing skills that are essential for anyone entering today's music industry. His recordings include Victoria Justice's "Gold" (Columbia) and MainStreet's "Mind Is Blown" (Universal).