Ben Hans, author of How to Play Drums in 14 Days from Troy Nelson Music is a percussionist, author, clinician and music instructor based in Nashville, Tennessee. As an educator, Ben has taught music lessons to students of all ages and skill levels in private studio for over three decades. Ben also has two decades as experience as a collegiate music educator.

Ben is a Yamaha Performing Artist and a member of ASCAP and John S. Pratt’s International Association of Traditional Drummers.