Meet the Maestros

Ben Martin

The founder and co-leader of JAM, Ben came alive as a musician as a kid when given opportunities to DO, and he wants to give the same opportunity to others. He has many years of experience teaching music, leading bands, recording and performing live. He has worked as a church music director and developmental support worker, and he loves singalongs, jam sessions and musical variety.

 

Tom LaBonte

The co-leader and behind-the-scenes hero of JAM, Tom also skillfully teaches drums, guitar and more. He has worked as a pastor and church music director and has positively impacted the lives of many young people. He has a unique knack for bringing the best out of those he teaches and leads. Like the time him and Glenn made this.

 

Fito Patiño

Born and raised on the coast of Ecuador, Fito brings wonderfully unique flavours to JAM’s musical stir fry. He has worked as a school teacher and has performed music of many styles in parks, restaurants, churches and more.

 

Kala Bechard

 

Kala sings and plays percussion in the JAM Band, and teaches singing and piano. She has worked as a school teacher, has lots of experience singing live, musicality flows strong in her veins and there’s a slight chance she was your 5-year-old’s soccer coach.