Dustin Bennett

Dustin Bennett is a Lecturer in the Music Department at Lake Forest College. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Monmouth College and has been a professional record producer and audio engineer since 2007. His expertise spans music production, spoken word, guided meditation, film soundtracks, and music videos, leveraging his background as a multi-instrumentalist. At Lake Forest College, he oversees the state-of-the-art recording studio built with Wes Lachot and teaches courses like Intro to Electronic Music and Advanced Electronic Music. His pedagogical focus integrates art and technology through hands-on learning.

Previously, he interned with Grammy-nominated producer Johnny K and contributed to projects across genres, achieving millions of digital streams. He played a key role in renovating Reid Hall’s music facilities as a consultant. Beyond teaching, his professional work emphasizes versatility in music production and technology.