My Services

Ben Colgan

A man in a suit and glasses smiling, with musical instruments including a drum, keyboard, cymbals, drumsticks, and an acoustic guitar behind him.

I offer practical, affordable, and high-quality music solutions at the intersection of music and technology.

Three performers on stage: a woman on the left with curly hair holding a notebook, a woman in the center with dark hair singing with her eyes closed, and a man on the right with glasses playing a keyboard. The stage has equipment including a microphone, water bottles, and a music stand.

Musical Theatre

  • Keyboard/Piano/Percussion

  • Music Directing/Vocal Directing

  • Conducting/Music Supervision

Sheet music titled "Muié Rendéra" arranged by Ben Colgan, adapted from C.A. Pinto Fonseca, featuring vocals for soprano, soprano, alto, and baritone voices, with musical notations and lyrics including the word "O-lê!" repeatedly.

Music Engraving

  • Quality sheet music with attention to detail

  • Quick turnarounds

  • Negotiable rates

Screenshot of music production software interface showing a project titled "Little Shop of Horrors K2/A1" with a selected patch named "0. Prologue" and patch details on the right, including a keyboard graphic and controls. The left panel displays a list of tracks and patches related to the project.

Keyboard Programming

  • Top-quality MainStage programming

  • Free edits and adjustments

  • Flexible pricing to fit your budget

Praise for Ben

  • "Ben is a hard-working individual; he is punctual and responsible."

    Ruth Debrot

    D.M.A Lecturer in Music Education, Boston University

  • "My first call."

    Doug Benishek

    Drummer/Music Director

  • "Driven, leading, and amicable. Approaches all sorts of music with the same rigor."

    John Johnson

    Trumpet, National Tour of Mean Girls

  • "[Has] a unique respect for music. Enthusiastic, engaging, and respectful."

    JD Verbeck

    Composer

  • "An articulate, qualified, and patient teacher and leader."

    Former Student

    Actress, Cast of Cabaret

  • "Ben's grasp of piano and vocal technique make him not only a smart player, but also a smart educator."

    Peter Hodgson

    Composer and Music Director

  • "Singing [with Ben] was so fun!"

    Stephanie Basset

    Vocalist

  • "Genuinely one of the best people to socially interact with I know. Always professional, prepared, got things done on time, responsible, and good with communicating."

    Aidan Meachem

    Producer, Am/Was

  • "Never let[s] a teachable moment slip through. [Has] a unique ability to gauge the potential aptitude for music learning."

    Xander Stephan

    K-12 Educator, Former Mentee

  • "Talks to you differently than most people, actually seems like he wants to get to know you. Comfortable with a silence."

    Cal Murphy

    Guitarist, Game Designer

  • "Extremely open to various styles, genres, and interpretations of music, whether in terms of teaching it, performing it, or studying it."

    Will Peacock

    Lead Music Programmer, GBH