FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$50 for one hour
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A first voice lesson includes some basic vocal warm-ups and techniques, some chat to get to know one another and set goals, and the perusal and discussion of songs that you (your child) might be interested in singing. A first acting lesson would include some basic acting techniques, the perusal of possible scenes and/or monologues, confidence building, and the discussion of goals. A casual, supportive atmosphere allows for maximum personal growth regardless of experience level.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As a youth, Ben attended classes in ballet, tap and jazz dance. He also studied method-acting though ACT’s youth outreach, classical singing at Tanglewood University, and professional opera as a boy soprano under maestro Eugene Masluk. As a young man, Jammin continued pursuing his education in acting, dance, music, speech-communications, and improvisation both in junior college and at Hayward University, as well as Shakespeare Santa Cruz. As a SPECTRA and freelance artist, Ben has taught performing-arts classes and produced dozens of musical productions and reviews at local public elementary and home schools, and also through outreach programs to bring performing-arts education to at-risk youth at Barrios Unidos and the Boys & Girls' Club. Jammin was instrumental in the creation and running of non-profit Kids on Broadway from 1995–2007, and was Producing Artistic Director for Santa Cruz Performing Arts from 2007–2017. Since arriving on the Santa Cruz theatre scene in 1990, Ben has produced, choreographed, and directed more than a hundred recitals and full-scale musical productions.