I feel at home with any style of music. I’m classically trained, have played in bands, toured, and worked in studios using cutting-edge technology. Above all, I bring a musical ear and the ability to 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. From Dubstep to Debussy, I guide students to read music, improvise, set goals, and progress with confidence. I also work as a musician and producer, composing and producing for commercials, TV programs, and albums under names like Frank Pels and The Pels Syndicate.

Frank Pels

I feel at home with any style of music. I’m classically trained, have played in bands, toured, and worked in studios using cutting-edge technology. Above all, I bring a musical ear and the ability to 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. From Dubstep to Debussy, I guide students to read music, improvise, set goals, and progress with confidence. I also work as a musician and producer, composing and producing for commercials, TV programs, and albums under names like Frank Pels and The Pels Syndicate.

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I feel at home with any style of music. I’m classically trained, have played in bands, toured, and worked in studios using cutting-edge technology. Above all, I bring a musical ear and the ability to 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. From Dubstep to Debussy, I guide students to read music, improvise, set goals, and progress with confidence. I also work as a musician and producer, composing and producing for commercials, TV programs, and albums under names like Frank Pels and The Pels Syndicate.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate

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.

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