Daniel Brummel, M.M. is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, composer-producer, and music educator. He has performed and recorded with notable acts including Weezer, Nada Surf, Ozma, Sanglorians, Spain, Scott & Rivers, and The Elected. With Gwendolyn Sanford and Brandon Jay, he composed the music for the Lifetime TV series American Princess from Jamie Denbo & Jenji Kohan (Orange is the New Black, Weeds). As former Dean of the California College of Music (2015-19) and current Chief Academic Officer for Point Blank Music School, he achieved initial accreditation through the National Association of Schools of Music for both institutions.

Master of Music, Commercial Music Composition (CSULA, 2016)
Bachelor of Arts, Music Composition (UCLA, 2006)
Diploma, Music Composition (L.A. County H.S. for the Arts, 1999)

Composer

SERVICES:
Scoring to Picture (TV, Film, Video Games, Apps)
Composition Commissions (Orchestras, Choirs, Chamber Ensembles, etc.)

Major works for choir, orchestra, string quartet, wind quintet, harp trio. Original songs and compositions featured on networks including MTV, Nickelodeon, Lifetime, FOX, NBC, and Amazon Prime, and in major motion pictures from Universal, Paramount Pictures, and Comedy Central.

Primary performance instruments: bass, guitar, keys, drums, and voice. Releases on labels including Universal, Republic, Sony BMG, V2, RedBull, Sub Pop, Kung Fu, Atmospheriques, Glitterhouse, and Southern. 

Recording Artist / Producer

SERVICES:
Remote Tracking (Acoustic & Electric Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Synths, Voice, etc.)
Mastering ($50 per track, first track on spec)
Mixing ($500 per track, first track on spec)
Production (Bands, singer-songwriters, ensembles, etc.)

I’d love to contribute to your track. Remote tracking & mastering preferred.

With artists, intention is clarified, ideal musical vision achieved. Focus on melody, harmony, rhythm, phrasing, lyrics, arrangement, and sonic character. Bold meaning and strong impact. Projects guided from inception to finish line. Structural preproduction, rhythm track capture, clear vocals, “ear candy” overdubs. Colorful mixes to a favored mastering engineer, or mastered in-house.

Experience includes projects with Grammy-winners Neal H. Pogue (Outkast), Shawn Everett (The Strokes), Darrell Thorp (Beck, Foo Fighters), Chris Fudurich (Jimmy Eat World), Gus Seyffert (Black Keys), Pete Lyman (Infrasonic), Matt Hyde (Porno For Pyros), and Matt McClellan (Devil Wears Prada).

“What is fidelity, but truth to one’s intent?” — Don Buchla

Educator

SERVICES:
Music Lessons (Voice, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Composition, Theory)
Educational Administration (Accreditation, State/Federal Compliance, Curriculum Development)

Currently serving as Chief Academic Officer at Point Blank Music School. Formerly Dean at California College of Music where “Harmonia: A Workbook for Popular Music Theory” remains the standard music theory text. Courses taught include music theory, composition, musicianship, group instrumental classes (guitar, piano, bass, voice), contemporary ensemble, improvisation, sight-reading, rhythm, and lyric writing. Led community music events at diverse venues including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Hammer Museum, the Norton Simon Museum, and the Los Angeles Central Library.

Studied voice, guitar, and composition at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, graduating in 1999. Received the Bachelor of Arts degree in music composition from UCLA after studies with mentors including Paul Chihara, David Lefkowitz, and Kenny Burrell. Received the Master of Music degree in commercial music composition from CSULA after studies with mentors including Steve Wight and Ross Levinson.

CONTACT

danielbrummelmusic@gmail.com