Who the Heck is This Guy?

Hey there — I’m Ben, the bearded guy with a drum in one hand and a heart full of rhythm in the other. I’m the founder of Groove Bear Rhythm, and I help people feel more connected, joyful, and alive through drum circles and sound healing.

 

I’ve always been drawn to the power of music — not just as entertainment, but as a way to bring people together, express emotion, and spark healing. Before launching this business, I spent years working as an artistic enrichment coordinator for adults with special needs. That experience shaped everything I do today: creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, seen, and free to be themselves.

 

I’ve trained with some incredible programs, including Beat the Odds, Village Music Circles, Jim Donovan’s Drum Circle Leadership, and Life Changing Energy Sound Healing. In 2024, I received a Mass Cultural Council Grant for Creative Individuals (which was a huge honor!) and used it to launch Groove Bear Rhythm full-time.

 

Now I get to do what I love — guide group drum circles, offer soul-soothing sound baths, and help people remember that healing doesn’t have to be heavy. It can be playful. It can be powerful. And it can start with a single beat.

 

When I’m not making music, I’m probably hiking in the woods, spending time with my family, or geeking out over a new percussion instrument I found online.

 

So that’s me — just a guy with a big heart, a love for rhythm, and a calling to help others reconnect with themselves and each other.

 

Let’s drum, breathe, and vibe together soon.