When I first became a songwriter, I had very kind people trying to help me with marketing. They told me that hashtags were crucial when trying to be noticed by online social circles. I thought to myself, "Cool, I just need to put a symbol in front of my words, and I will get record sales and fans!" As time went by, I wasn't getting either. As a matter of fact, I am pretty sure most of my friends and family weren't even listening to my music. I spent hours researching has

If you have ever watched the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan takes wild, unruly dogs and tames them and sometimes their families, so in the end, you have a happy dog and a happy pet owner. Just like Mr. Millan, Ben Travis can take a wild and unruly song that is not an easy listen and turn it into something enjoyable; additionally, he gives the writer confidence, friendship, and a product of which they can be proud. For a very long time, I had written songs. I would sit at my ke

This post about how today people revere the youthful musicians who have not experienced life, but older musicians who have wisdom to impart

In just a few days, Father's Day will be upon us. Some of you never had loving fathers, and some of you have fathers that are still alive that adore you. You may or may not adore them or choose to spend time with them, but it is none of my business what transpires between a father and his children. The only paternal bond I can speak about is that with which I had with my father. My father passed away at the end of March last year. He had been sick for a while, but for som