Ben Bernstein: About

Welcome to the online home of Ben Bernstein Music (BBM), Petting Zoo Studio, & Petting Zoo Records.

BBM offers Music and Audio Production services including:

Producing, Recording, Mixing, Performance, Mobile Recording, Voice Over & Audio Post-Production.

"In all seriousness, Ben Bernstein of The Petting Zoo is perhaps the most all around skilled producer/engineer I have had the pleasure to work with." Hyim, KFOG Local Scene Artist

"I recently recorded my debut EP, Step By Step, with Ben Bernstein at the Petting Zoo. He co-produced the EP with me and also played bass on many of the tracks. He also recorded and engineered/mixed it all. I highly recommend him to others whether its recording/mixing or producing. He provides an awesome service." Ian Frankiln, IDC Artist

Having traversed a musical path that led him from Iowa to Chicago, Austin, New York and now to Oakland, CA, Ben Bernstein has established himself as a sought-after music producer, bassist, and engineer. A multi-instrumentalist well versed in a wide spectrum of musical genres including Rock, Jazz, Americana, Latin, Funk, and Bluegrass, Ben is a favorite resource for local and touring artists wishing to complete recording projects. Ben works out of his Petting Zoo Studio in Emeryville, CA. Please contact Ben Bernstein for more information.