Daniel Brummel, M.M. is a singer-songwriter, composer-producer, multi-instrumentalist, 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). He served as Dean & Chief Academic Officer at California College of Music from 2015-19, achieving initial accreditation through the National Association of Schools of Music. He currently serves as Chief Academic Officer at Point Blank Music School.

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

Composer

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

Daniel has written major works for choir, orchestra, string quartet, wind quintet, harp trio, and other ensembles, as well as hundreds of songs. His music has been featured in programming on networks including MTV, Nickelodeon, Lifetime, FOX, NBC, and Amazon Prime, and in major motion pictures from Universal, Paramount Pictures, and Comedy Central.

Daniel's primary performance instruments are bass, guitar, drums, keys, and voice.  His playing, songwriting, and production have been featured on releases by major and independent record labels including Universal, Republic, Sony BMG, V2, RedBull, Sub Pop, Kung Fu, Atmospheriques, Glitterhouse, and Southern. 

Producer

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

Working with artists, intention is clarified and the highest possible musical vision is achieved. Through focus on rhythm, melody, harmony, phrasing, lyrics, arrangement, and sonic character, bold meaning and strong emotional impact resonate. Projects are guided from inception to the finish line, from structural preproduction, through capture of powerful rhythm tracks, clear vocals, and “ear candy” overdubs, Finally, bold and colorful mixes are delivered to a favored mastering engineer or mastered in-house.

Daniel has worked alongside top producers, engineers, and mixers including Grammy winners Neal H. Pogue (TLC), Reggie Dozier (Outkast), Shawn Everett (The Strokes), and Darrell Thorp (Beck), as well as Chris Fudurich (Jimmy Eat World), Gus Seyffert (Black Keys), Pete Lyman (Infrasonic), Matt Hyde (Porno For Pyros), Matt McClellan (Devil Wears Prada), and Bruce Witkin (The Blasters/Adam Ant).

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

Educator

SERVICES:
Music Lessons (In person or online: Voice, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Composition, Theory)
Educational Administration (Institution-building: Accreditation, State/Federal Compliance, Curriculum Development)

As a music educator, Daniel currently serves as Chief Academic Officer at Point Blank Music School. He formerly served as the Dean & Chief Academic Officer at California College of Music where his book “Harmonia: A Workbook for Popular Music Theory” remains the standard music theory text. Courses he has taught include music theory, composition, musicianship, group instrumental classes (guitar, piano, bass, voice), contemporary ensemble, improvisation, sight-reading, rhythm, and lyric writing. Daniel has also 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.

Daniel studied voice, guitar, and composition at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, graduating in 1999. He received the Bachelor of Arts degree in music composition from UCLA after studies with mentors including Paul Chihara, David Lefkowitz, and Kenny Burrell. He 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 (626) 658-7550