I’m Rick Planting, a songwriter and producer based in Enschede. I write, produce and engineer music for artists and projects both in the studio and on stage, combining live energy with studio craft to shape authentic sound. I collaborate across genres, focusing on clear communication, creative problem solving and getting great results for every project. I studied at ArtEZ and Hanzehogeschool Groningen, earning a Bachelor of Music with a focus on songwriting and production, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology. I enjoy teamwork, mentoring others, and helping artists tell their stories through music from first idea to final mix.

Rick Planting

I’m Rick Planting, a songwriter and producer based in Enschede. I write, produce and engineer music for artists and projects both in the studio and on stage, combining live energy with studio craft to shape authentic sound. I collaborate across genres, focusing on clear communication, creative problem solving and getting great results for every project. I studied at ArtEZ and Hanzehogeschool Groningen, earning a Bachelor of Music with a focus on songwriting and production, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology. I enjoy teamwork, mentoring others, and helping artists tell their stories through music from first idea to final mix.

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I’m Rick Planting, a songwriter and producer based in Enschede. I write, produce and engineer music for artists and projects both in the studio and on stage, combining live energy with studio craft to shape authentic sound. I collaborate across genres, focusing on clear communication, creative problem solving and getting great results for every project.

I studied at ArtEZ and Hanzehogeschool Groningen, earning a Bachelor of Music with a focus on songwriting and production, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology. I enjoy teamwork, mentoring others, and helping artists tell their stories through music from first idea to final mix.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer & Audio-Engineer at Rick Planting
January 1, 2024 - Present
Songwriting, music production and engineering, both live and in studio
Technical Team Member at ArtEZ – Technical Student Team
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Ran shows/events as FOH or stagehand
Internship – Stage and Event Technology at ROC van Twente
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Developing a tool to assess stage and event technology students
Piano Teacher at POPsCOOL
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Part-time piano teacher
Lead FOH at Lateesha Popronde Tour
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Lead FOH on a 2 month tour in The Netherlands with Dutch artist Lateesha
Sales at Musicstore Da Capo
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Sales in a local music store
Emergency Response Officer at 101BH
January 1, 2024 - Present
HVERO Certificate with yearly renewal
Treasurer – Travel Committee at Gente
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Treasurer Travel Committee

Education

Bachelor of Music at ArtEZ University of the Arts Enschede
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science at Hanzehogeschool Groningen
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Audio Essentials
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Arranging for Songwriters
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
The Art of Music Production
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
The Technology of Music Production
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Developing Your Musicianship
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services