I feel at home with any style of music. Classical training, with band and touring as well as studio experience using cutting-edge technology, I have a musical ear and can tailor music and sound to what is needed. As a teacher and coach, my aim is to get the best creative and professional results from each student, guiding them with Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live, and other tools to read music, improvise, and develop their goals.

Frank Pels

I feel at home with any style of music. Classical training, with band and touring as well as studio experience using cutting-edge technology, I have a musical ear and can tailor music and sound to what is needed. As a teacher and coach, my aim is to get the best creative and professional results from each student, guiding them with Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live, and other tools to read music, improvise, and develop their goals.

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I feel at home with any style of music. Classical training, with band and touring as well as studio experience using cutting-edge technology, I have a musical ear and can tailor music and sound to what is needed.

As a teacher and coach, my aim is to get the best creative and professional results from each student, guiding them with Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live, and other tools to read music, improvise, and develop their goals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Musician / Composer / Music & Sound Designer at The Pels Syndicate
January 1, 1981 - May 1, 2025
Composing and producing music for commercials, TV programs, library music, and children's CDs; composing/producing/performing for singles and albums under names such as Frank Pels, DJ Cattail, The Pels Syndicate, and various bands (Mo, Easy Money, Womack & Womack).
Live sound & light engineer; Stage manager; Music supervisor & editor at B plus C (Leiden)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2025
Live sound and light engineering; Stage management; Music supervision and editing for concerts, plays, presentations and workshops.
Composer / Producer / Performer at The Pels Syndicate Music & Sounddesign
January 1, 1981 - Present
Composing / producing music for commercials, TV programs, library music, and children CDs; composing / producing / performing for singles and albums under names of Frank Pels, DJ Cattail, The Pels Syndicate, and in various bands (Mo, Easy Money, Womack & Womack).
Live sound engineer; Stage manager; Music supervisor & editor at B plus C (Leiden)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2025
Live sound and light engineering, stage management, and music supervision/editor for concerts, plays, presentations, and workshops.
Piano Teacher / Band Coach at Self-employed / Leiden
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2025
Guiding students in playing piano and keyboard; teaching to read music notes; learning to improvise; determining goals and areas for development; listening and inspiring students to progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Amsterdam Conservatory
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1987
Schoolmusic, piano and Music Technology
Bachelor's in School Music at Sweelinck Conservatorium Amsterdam
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1987
State exam certificate of piano and keyboard teacher at State Examination
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Teacher, producer, arranger, mixer
December 2, 1987 - January 2, 2026
A musical ear

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other