
John "Ben Dragon" Puangio
DJ & Music Producer
“The more you do what you love and it’s authentic to you, the more people will notice. Doors will open and the path will just keep unfolding before you.”
“The more you do what you love and it’s authentic to you, the more people will notice. Doors will open and the path will just keep unfolding before you.”
DJ & Music Producer
I'm a producer, DJ, and movement artist burning melodies into time and space.
When not working my day job as a software programmer, I'm focused on creating quality music, content, and how to get it out to the world.
Listen to a lot of music, be an action taker, be resourceful, and think outside of the box.
Here's the first step for everyone
Go to a lot of events that play the music you like, become friends with everyone you can, become a student of what you want to do, and always be humble and work hard.
"Music is an unbelievably challenging, cut-throat industry and you need a thick skin and an unwavering belief in yourself."
Always remember to make music for the love of it and let it come from your soul. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something and always put your mission in life first.
My day job allowed me the financial stability and flexibility to invest in my music and once I was financially independent, nobody could tell me what to do with my life except for myself.
My father immigrated from a very poor province in the Philippines and lived a very driven life. My parents were very strict when I was growing up and they had particular ideas about what I should be doing. My interests kind of disappointed them.
I majored in electrical engineering in college which was one of the hardest majors at UCI. I definitely struggled and barely graduated. I had a lot of support from smart friends and classmates that helped me through.