Creative project manager, composer and producer with 7+ years of experience building independent music projects from concept to execution. Founder of NEWĀRK, leading creative direction, music production, branding, marketing, budgeting and live event production, and coordinating multidisciplinary creative teams. I also compose and produce for other artists, enjoy turning ideas into real experiences, and connect with people to bring audiences together. Based in Paris, I aim to apply these skills across music, culture and the creative industries.

Wessel Slager

Creative project manager, composer and producer with 7+ years of experience building independent music projects from concept to execution. Founder of NEWĀRK, leading creative direction, music production, branding, marketing, budgeting and live event production, and coordinating multidisciplinary creative teams. I also compose and produce for other artists, enjoy turning ideas into real experiences, and connect with people to bring audiences together. Based in Paris, I aim to apply these skills across music, culture and the creative industries.

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Creative project manager, composer and producer with 7+ years of experience building independent music projects from concept to execution. Founder of NEWĀRK, leading creative direction, music production, branding, marketing, budgeting and live event production, and coordinating multidisciplinary creative teams.

I also compose and produce for other artists, enjoy turning ideas into real experiences, and connect with people to bring audiences together. Based in Paris, I aim to apply these skills across music, culture and the creative industries.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Piano teacher & music production coach
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivers piano instruction and music production coaching; mentors young artists in songwriting, production and live performance; designs customized learning pathways and ongoing guidance.
Creative project management / Pianist / Music Production coach / Piano teacher
January 1, 2019 - Present
Teaches piano and music production to students of all ages, developing personalized lesson programs. Provides coaching in music production and mentoring for young artists in songwriting, production and live performance; supports rehearsals and ongoing practice toward performances and releases.
Founder & Creative Director at NEW ĀRK
January 1, 2018 - Present
Independent music project combining composition, production, live performance and creative direction. Develops long-term artistic vision, visual identity and strategy; produces music for other artists; plans releases and release campaigns; coordinates creative teams (photographers, filmmakers, designers, external creatives); manages budgets and production timelines; builds partnerships with venues, festivals and collaborators; leads end-to-end live event production from rehearsals to logistics and technical execution.
Music Programme Creation / Pre-Conservatory Music Programme at Codarts piano (HAVO + music)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Created and developed learning and preparation tracks within the music programme context; focus on structured music training and performance preparation.

Education

Bachelor (Pop Piano) (not finished) at Codarts University for the Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Pre-Conservatory Music Programme (HAVO + music)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services