I'm Julian Gonzalez Frank, a Mexico City-based film composer, arranger and percussionist with over 20 years of professional experience. I craft music for film, theater, and contemporary performance, focusing on narrative drive, emotional structure, and sonic identity. My background as a percussionist and drummer informs a rhythm-first approach to cinematic storytelling, and I work across chamber, orchestral and electroacoustic textures. I also teach composition, ear training and music theory to share what I love with the next generation.

Julian Gonzalez Frank

I'm Julian Gonzalez Frank, a Mexico City-based film composer, arranger and percussionist with over 20 years of professional experience. I craft music for film, theater, and contemporary performance, focusing on narrative drive, emotional structure, and sonic identity. My background as a percussionist and drummer informs a rhythm-first approach to cinematic storytelling, and I work across chamber, orchestral and electroacoustic textures. I also teach composition, ear training and music theory to share what I love with the next generation.

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I’m Julian Gonzalez Frank, a Mexico City-based film composer, arranger and percussionist with over 20 years of professional experience. I craft music for film, theater, and contemporary performance, focusing on narrative drive, emotional structure, and sonic identity.

My background as a percussionist and drummer informs a rhythm-first approach to cinematic storytelling, and I work across chamber, orchestral and electroacoustic textures. I also teach composition, ear training and music theory to share what I love with the next generation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Composer, Arranger, Musician, Percussionist, Director Musical at Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe San Salvador 2023
January 1, 2023 - Present
Composed, arranged and conducted music for the official music of the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games; produced orchestral and choral pieces, supervised rehearsals, and contributed to theatre, film and digital media projects.
Composer, Musical Director and Drummer at Nierika
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009
Lead composer, musical director and drummer for the Nierika project.
Composer, Musical Director and Drummer at Hala Ken Orchestra
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Composer, musical director and drummer for the ensemble.
Arranger, Composer, Musical Director and Drummer at Keynight
January 1, 2016 - Present
Arranger, composer, musical director and drummer for Keynight.
Composer, Musical Director and Drummer at 3P Swag
January 1, 2023 - Present
Composer, musical director and drummer for 3P Swag.
Arranger, Composer and Drummer at Pepe Frank
January 1, 2015 - Present
Arranger, composer and drummer for Pepe Frank project.
Producer, Composer and Drummer at La Otra Granja
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Producer, composer and drummer for La Otra Granja.
Producer, Composer, Arranger, Musical Director at Alia Dergal Project
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Producer, composer, arranger and musical director for Alia Dergal Project.
Drummer and Percussionist at Snowapple
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Drummer and percussionist for Snowapple.
Producer, Arranger and Drummer at Viva la Quinta
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Producer, arranger and drummer for Viva la Quinta.
Composer and Drummer at Los Hijos de Chunga
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Composer and drummer for Los Hijos de Chunga.
Guest Drummer at Luz de Riada
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Guest drummer for Luz de Riada.
Official Composer at Central American and Caribbean Games – San Salvador 2023
January 1, 2023 - Present
Original music for the games, including themes for ceremonies and event media; engaged in cinematic scoring, orchestration and live performance planning.

Education

Bachelor of Composition at Escuela Superior de Música INBA
June 26, 2020
Jazz Drums degree at Escuela Superior de Música (INBA)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Composition studies at Escuela Superior de Música (INBA)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Jazz Drums Degree at Escuela Superior de Música (INBA)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Composition studies completed; degree pending at Private mentorship with Rosino Serrano
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Qualifications

Jazz Drums Degree (INBA)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Mentorship with Rosino Serrano (Composition)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
    uniE608 Julián G. Frank (Theater Demo Reel).
    This is my reel of the plays that I have set to music until today. Most of my work I have done together with Teatro Laboratorio La Rueca. composer theatermusic theater soundtrack
    uniE608 Julián G. Frank (Músic Demo Reel).
    A demo reel of some of the different musical projects throughout my career. music live musicproduction composition musicdirector drums
    uniE608 Music Production reel - 60hz and Madcap.
    This is a reel of music production made by me and by other people of my audio production company 60 Hz and the Madcap Recordings studio. This material is the official stock of works that have been made specifically for film and television as well as for digital media. demoreel sounddesign filmscore electronicmusic orchestralmusic