Brent Daniels is a producer, composer, singer, sound designer and recording artist using the latest in computer technology to sculpt sound and create music. Using a Digital Sampling Workstation, Brent creates an exciting and entertaining performance, while showing students the important relationship between computers and composing in today's recorded music.
Using his keyboard, recording microphone and synthesizer, Brent will teach students how music is composed using computers and digital technology for albums, movie soundtracks, television shows, video games and more.
Technological Music Production incorporates education with active and engaged entertainment. Students will participate in the program to help Brent create a one-of-a-kind, on-the-spot sound creation and song composition that will raise the roof!
You will be amazed at the way Brent relates to students by bringing out the eager musician in each of them. Brent is an avid advocate for education and will demonstrate for students how education—even the subjects of Math and English—and positive decision-making are important contributors to success in every professional career.
RED RIBBON ASSEMBLY - Having worked in the music industry in Los Angeles for the past twelve years, Brent has had personal experiences with drug abuse through friends and colleagues, and can talk with students about the importance of choosing a drug-free life.
Currently Brent is composing and recording his first full feature film score for the film A Lonely Place For Dying, starring Academy Award nominee James Cromwell (W, L.A. Confidential, Babe: A Pig In The City), and Michael Wincott (What Just Happened?, The Crow, The Count Of Monte Cristo, Alien: Resurrection), which will be released in 2009.
Brent has been entertaining students of all ages since 1993 in thousands of schools nationwide.
Brent's music has been featured in numerous feature films including:
and in TV shows including:
"Best Week Ever" (VH1)
Brent Daniels was wonderful, as he kept our students engaged, excited and entertained. This program was our culminating reward to students for doing an awesome job all school year. We also used the assembly to celebrate becoming a California Distinguished School. Our PTA provided the funding and every penny was well spent. Thank you for an awesome assembly.
Jacqueline Hall, Principal
Mark Twain ES
Riverside, CA
Brent Daniels was wonderful. He had the students up on their feet and dancing the entire show. It was a wonderful way to end the school year.
Kim Likert
El Portal ES
La Habra, CA
Our presentor, Brent Daniels, was truly professional in both his set-up and presentation. Both our students and teachers raved about the performance. I sat through both the K-3 and 4-6 grade shows and found each one to be entertaining and geared for it's audience.
George Zavala, Principal
Westside ES
Thermal, CA
We have had Brent 7 or 8 times at our school. He just keeps getting better and better. His enthusiam really shows. The kids love it. It is amazing how many want to go into the technology side of music after watching his performance.
Kristy Leon
Renner MS
Plano, TX
The students were totally captivated. He had their attention the entire time. In addition, it was quite educational and opened the students' eyes up to possibilities and ideas that they'd never been exposed to before. He was very skilled at working with children and it was obvious that he enjoyed engaging with them. I liked how he got the students involved in the enjoyment of and creation of music. I would definitely recommend this program to others and would enjoy having it back at Edy Ridge sometime.
Jenn Bolser - School Counselor
Edy Ridge ES
Sherwood, OR
Brent was very high energy and the students responded very well to him. The show was very interactive and the teachers all agreed that this was one of the top 5 assemblies in our collective memory. Brent also did a nice job of connecting his show to academic content and the general message of "study hard so you can do cool stuff like this when you grow up." I appreciated his message.
Stephen Schadler
Mountain View ES
Rio Rico, AZ
Great program!
Lori Burns
Natrona County SD
Casper, WY
Brent captivated our audience of students with severe cognitive and severe multiple impairment! He was able to adapt his program to meet the abilities of our students. He was able to include students of all abilities in the musical production and encouraged everyone to participate! His enthusiasm, compassion and energy provided a wonderful experience for our audience. This was his second appearance at our school and we will certainly have him back again.
Carolyn Vierkorn
GISD Marion D. Crouse Instructional Center
Flushing, MI
Brent did an outstanding job. He was both professional and entertaining. The students enjoyed his presentation and were highly impressed with Brent's skills. I would recommend his performance to anyone looking for an entertaining and educational performance.
Tom Kairis
Lewis F. Mayer MS
Fairview Park, OH
I have to say Brent's show was one of the best assemblies we have had a school. It appealed to all grades (1-6), and he had the kids so excited during the entire show. The teachers were just as enthusiastic, and I think we all learned a lot about how music is created with technology. Brent is very talented and very entertaining for all ages!
Vickey Schmida
Burgess ES
Sturbridge, MA
Brent was fabulous! He was very professional and engaging. The staff and students we're having a great time.
Beth Reynolds
Burr Ridge MS
Burr Ridge, IL
The kids absolutely loved it.
Carrie Cardace
Clinton Public School
Clinton, NJ
Brent had everyone capitivated for a full hour. We actually could have used more time. Middle School students can be a tough audience, but this was never an issue. I would recommend Brent's message to anyone looking for an
assembly for Red Ribbon Week or anytime. Technological Music Production was clearly kid tested and principal approved!!
Lori Madden
Parkside MS
Peru, IL
Brent has a great raport with the students! He expands their view of music by demonstrating how technology can impact a sound. Our students and teachers raved over not only how much fun the assembly was, but how much they learned!!
Faithe Rotz
Dallastown ES
Dallastown, PA
Brent's show was fabulous!
Tracy Spalding
Middle School North
Farmingdale, NJ
Great show. Children and adults loved it. Brent was really funny and age appropriate for each show. Very satisfied. He got the kids heads boppin and toes tappin! Loved it. Thanks again!
Diane Caputo
Cherokee St. School
Ronkonkoma, NY
I have to agree with all the rave reviews Brent Daniels has received. Both the kids and the faculty loved him. He was great!!! Very talented and not preachy. We loved it.
Beth Reynolds, Counselor
Burr Ridge Middle School
Burr Ridge, IL
Brent Daniels really connected with the students, even the 8th graders, which are a tough crowd. The students commented on how amazed they were that Brent could take the random sounds and alter them while at the same time explain music theory and why he was altering the sounds and then create a great piece of music. All the teachers were talking about the assembly during lunch - which is always a good sign. One of the students commented that she could not imagine someone dropping out of school after hearing Brent. My son and his friend came home from school and immediately went to Brent's website. Having Brent at our school was a great way to start the week!
Cheryl Russo
Franklin Ave. MS
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Brent Daniels captivated our students and provided an awesome musical experience. We loved how he took time to explain how the sounds are made and where the sounds are generated from. He even took the time to make a song with our school. It was fantastic and I would recommend it to other elementary schools! We will definitely have him back again. :)
Jessica Grimm
West Side ES
Elkhorn, WI
After this performance students and teachers alike said, "This is the best assembly we've ever had!" Brent Daniels had fantastic rapport with the audience, and he involved many of our students in the creation of his music.
Chris McGriff
Happy Valley Elementary School
Santa Cruz, CA
Students and staff both enjoyed the performance. The student interaction was great! Ruthie Justice
Ruble Middle School
Fontana, CA
This is the best assembly we have ever had at our school! All levels, k-3rd, loved him. He had them all listening, attentive, and very excited. Very very good control of audience and full of energy! He is fantastic! We had 375 kids in the gym and they all participated and were eager to listen when he spoke. Great entertainer and fabulous with our students. The humor he added for our little kids was excellent. Thank you! Our students will never forget this assembly!
Kim Peck
Libby Elementary School/Asa Wood Elementary School
Libby, MT
All the teachers had the same comment: "This was the best assembly we've ever had!"
Natalie Yancy
Northwood Hills Elementary School
Dallas, TX
Brent Daniels did an excellent job showing how he makes music from sounds that the student volunteers said into his mic. He is very entertaining for all ages. He showed the kids not only how to create their own music but encouraged them to take what they love, with their education and make their dreams come true. I love that he compared his life growing up in the midwest and that with his solid education it made him able to make music for movies and tv. I would absolutely recommend having Brent Daniels visit you school!!
Heather Watkins
Hendricks Elementary School
Shelbyville, IN
This was an excellent program! The students were engaged and involved in the performance the whole way along. Brent had a great way of tying the performance in with the importance of getting an education...an added bonus. We would highly recommend this program.
Whittier Elementary School
Westerville, OH
Brent was incredible! He communicated very effectively with our student audience and they absolutely loved him. I heard so many students say "that was the best assembly I've ever been too." My response was the same ... it was the best assembly I've ever attended. He was very fun and engaging!
St. Johns Middle School
St. Johns, MI
We recently had Brent do an assembly for us at Benjamin Franklin School in Meriden, CT. I am writing to tell you how much our students and staff enjoyed the show. Brent was AWESOME! He had the students grooving to his beats the whole time, I don't think there was one second where students weren't engaged in what he was saying or doing. Thank you for such a fabulous performer.
Cathleen Larsen
Assembly Coordinator
Benjamin Franklin School
Meriden, CT
Wow! Brent Daniels came to our school today in Fenton, Michigan. Captivating 5 year olds for 1 hour can be difficult to do. Brent had no problems doing so, reaching a diverse age group. I think the teachers enjoyed it as much as the students. He is an amazing musician, hats off to you, Brent!
Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that Brent did a fantastic job with our two assemblies this morning. As I shared with the 8th graders after seeing the 7th grade assembly, Brent's show was the best assembly I've observed in 22 years as an educator.
What a unique individual - has the musician look, is very articulate with a super sense of humor that allowed him to build instant rapport with our kids, shares a tremendous educational message that is an ideal culmination to his performance, and is remarkably gifted at what he does with the musical technology he demonstrates. He was the total package and I'm thrilled with his work with us.
Chris Adams
Principal
Manheim Township Middle School
Lancaster, PA
The show was absolutly amazing! Thanks so much to Gina for recommending Brent! The students and teachers loved the show. Would love to see the show again.
Darci Robinson
Apache Elementary School
Overland Park, KS
Brent Daniels was amazing. I have never seen our kids along with our staff so engaged and excited about a program. I have already had many requests for him to come back.
Melissa Brinker
Durham Elementary School
Southlake, TX
What an engaging program that encourages students to experiment with music and opens their eyes to the impact of technology on the music field!
Denise Liechty
Corron Elementary School
South Elgin, IL
This was the first program of this kind to be in our school. The students and faculty alike were blown away with the program. Brent got on the level with our students and they could relate to him and his presentation. A GREAT PERFORMANCE!!!!
Dianna Holbrook
Letcher County Central HS
Whitesburg, KY
I had an impression that the kids would enjoy the performance, but I had no idea I would get the reaction that I did. I had a number of assemblies this year and this one got the best reaction by far. Not only was the content of the assembly interesting, but Brent Daniels made it really fun and unique. The way he interacted with the audience really made it feel unscripted. I will definitely be suggesting Brent to my fellow site directors. I hope they will be contacting you in the next school year.
Zachary
Conyer ES
Visalia, CA
Brent is such a delight! He is a very talented musician. The students and the staff thoroughly enjoyed his show!
Kathleen Genovese
Alamo ES
Vacaville, CA
This was a really fun assembly for all the students and teachers - especially for the end of the year! Brent was a great speaker, and he made it possible for LOTS of students to actively participate…So far, comments from all the teachers have been positive - thank you!
Heather Miyazaki
Park Dale Lane ES
Encinitas, CA
Hi Brent, I just wanted to thank you again for a wonderful presentation at Soar With Your Dreams Saturday. You got the conference off to a fun start, and you were a huge hit with the kids. Of the 127 students who turned in evaluations, 91 rated your session “outstanding.” The positive comments on the evaluations are too numerous to list, but here are a few: • Brent Daniels was simply amazing, and besides being very talented, he took great interest in the students first. I found this to be true as well for all of the presenters I saw. The conference was all organized very well. Thanks SWYD! – Parent volunteer • What I liked best is the speech in the morning. I liked it because he really got me to thinking about studying music and because it was really cool what he did. – 7th grader • I liked the keynote speaker because he was cool and funny. – 7th grader • The keynote speaker was AMAZING! – 7th grader Thanks again, and best of luck with your career. I’ll be looking for your name in the credits!
Connie Potter,
Director of Communications & Volunteers
Forest Grove School District
Forest Grove, OR
This was Cottage Hill's first experience with both Academic Entertainment and Brent Daniels. Brent was absolutely a hit with our students. He opened a whole new world for them which links two of their favorite things - music and computers. He was articulate, appropriate, and relevant. It was particularly interesting to me that he not only stated that his own education and parents' encouragement got him to where he is today, but he connected his abilities with specific classes he had taken in his academic years. He was the talk of the campus for the remainder of the day! We look forward to welcoming him back in the future. Thank you for making him available for us!
Kathleen Kiefer
Student Council Advisor
Cottage Hill Elementary School
Grass Valley, CA
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