A LITTLE MORE ABOUT DAVID

 

David is more than a film and television composer—he’s an award-winning, world-class musician whose work spans performance, production, and sonic innovation. A keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, synthesist, and sound designer, he brings a rare depth and versatility to every project.

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From the grooves of funk and Latin styles to straight-ahead jazz and bebop, from classical and chamber music to rock, pop, smooth jazz, and fusion—and from sweeping orchestral works to hundreds of jingles and commercial scores—David has explored an extraordinary range of musical landscapes. His career is defined by constant evolution, pushing boundaries as both a composer and musician.

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A true prodigy, David began playing organ, piano, and synthesizer at the remarkable age of two. By seven, he was already performing concerts around the world, and he released his first record at just 16. Raised in New England, he comes from a deeply musical family:

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• His grandfather played guitar for Gene Autry's Cowboy Band and was an artist in his own right.

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• His father was an award-winning keyboardist and a pioneering figure in the development of iconic synthesizers at ARP Instruments, Octave Plataue CAT, and Kurzweil Music Systems.

 

David's career has taken him across the globe, collaborating with many of the world's leading artists, producers, and performers as a keyboardist, synthesist, programmer, and sound designer. He studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music on the Chick Corea Jazz Masters Scholarship, focusing on Film Scoring and Music Synthesis. He also pursued studies at MIT Sloan School of Management, with an emphasis on innovation.

 

An accomplished educator, David has delivered lectures and masterclasses on music composition, film scoring, advertising music/jingles, sound design, and synthesizer programming at universities, colleges, schools, and major industry events. He also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Electronic Production and Design Department at the renowned Berklee College of Music. In addition to his background as an educator, David is also widely recognized as a technologist and entrepreneur.

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Whether it's a major motion picture, documentary, television series, video game, radio drama, jingle, musical theatre piece, cinematic sound design, or custom synthesizer/sample programming — chances are you've encountered the distinctive touch of David Frederick's work.

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Discover the full spectrum of sound, emotion, and innovation that defines David's remarkable music.