Ben Sturley has built a distinctive career as a working musician. From touring globally with major artists to composing for film and television, he has continuously found ways to connect music with audiences across different platforms.

He has toured as bassist and bandleader with Selena Gomez, Liz Phair, and Noah Cyrus, playing Saturday NightLive, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Madison Square Garden, etc

On the composing side, recent work includes Netflix’s Seaspiracy (#1 in 31 countries), The 2026 Grammy Awards (arrangement & production), Paramount’s Nothin’ But a Good Time, Audible’s The King of the Peso & Wondery’s The Lesser Dead, among others.

Don’t miss this informative, entertaining and inspiring discussion and networking opportunity as we continue our Winter Quarter Masterclass series with a bang!

Music professional, Sugarcult guitarist & LACM faculty Marko DeSantis brings in a variety of pros from across the music industry spectrum and talks to them about their current projects, career path, pro-tips & advice. You’ll get insights on what it takes to make it in today’s music business, and probably some good life lessons in general. It’s a casual, comfortable & conversational vibe, so feel free to join in with your questions! All are welcome to attend.