Michael Bell

from : 11/21/09
Until : 11/21/13

Michael Bell is a Music Composer/Songwriter/Record Producer/Studio Engineer born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.

He started playing trumbone at the age of 13, only to find out 3 years later he had a love for the electric guitar. "I don't fully understand it, but every instrument I ever attempted to play came somewhat easy for me...drums - guitar - piano - bass - trumbone and other percussion instruments."

Michael started playing in bands in 1976, and from there he began to learn songwriting and producing skills and techniques. Samples of his talents, skills, and practical experiences are displayed on this website as well as the following website: http://www.belltimeproductions.com, and http://www.myspace.com/belltimerecords.

"My desire is to be given the oportunity to work with a reputable record label or publishing company, untilizing my skills and talents to its fullness.

I currently work fulltime out of my home based recording studio, writing, producing, and engineering demo recording projects for other people as an independent contractor. I also work for WDA (Wireless Developer Agency) as a music production assistant...producing and formatting ringtones for various record labels and recording artists."

1991 - 1996 Michael Bell & The Wings Of Freedom Lansing, MI
Band director / Record producer / Business manager / Booking agent / Recording artist / Public relations / Concert & record promoter / Regional record distributor / Musician / Songwriter and composer

1990 - 1998 Kelley Temporary Services Lansing, MI
Data entry / Answering multiple phones / Filing / Copying / Sending and receiving faxes / Typing letters / Receptionist / Office assistant

1997-1998 WWSJ Radio 1580 AM Saint Johns, MI
Radio announcer / Account executive / Sells and marketing

1999-2000 Momentum Records Southfield, MI
A&R assistant / Record producer / Talent Scout


1996-2000 Bell Time Records Lansing, MI
Record producer / Music composer / publisher / A&R director

2001-2006 Independent Lyricist/Composer/Producer United States

2007-Current Wireless Developer Agency Lansing, MI
Audio Production Assistant

Lyric writer of 35 years experience, and have good understanding of lyrical structure and content. Have 38 years of music composing experience, and understand the importance of having a good melody surrounded by a good music arrangement. Able to compose, arrange, sequence and produce professional music compositions in various styles and genres / Have extensive experience in producing various bands and singing groups, in both, live concert performances and recording studio settings / Have 10 years experience in Public Relations, Marketing and Radio Promotions / Internet marketing and Promotions / Have 4 years experience in Music Publishing related matters / Very knowledgeable in the area of pre, mid and post production for digital music recording, primarily using Protools, Nuendo, Wavelab, Acid Pro, Protools and Waves Plug-ins / The ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines / The ability to type 50 words per minute / Work proficiently out of several word processing and desk top publishing programs / Have strong human relations and net-working skills / Have technical computer skills / Highly dependable / Self motivated / Have 15 years of Management skills / Have 8 years of engineering skills primarily in computer base recording software programs, but have mixed on some analog mixers / Knowledgeable in internet music file transferring and various audio file conversion formats/ Some knowledge in building websites for advertisement and music downloads and sells / Knowledgeable in trouble shooting computer problems

Michael won $6000 worth of recording equipment in a 2004 songwriting competition at: songwriter.tv, and also was a finalist (four songs in three categories) in the UK 2004 International Songwriting Contest. He's had ninteen #1 songs on the broadjam Top 10 Charts in the past three years. As Michael would say, "writing a song is like taking a drink of water, I don t have to think about how to do it, it comes so naturally".

2005 - 2005 Professional Career Development Institute Norcross, GA
Certificate in Professional PC Repair

1986 -1988 Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI
Associate In Arts And Sciences

1997 - 1998 Certified Music Teacher - Ed Trustwell Ionia, MI
Certificate In Music Theory 1 & 2

Samplers, sequencing software, drum machines, and pc computers.

Microsoft Word / Microsoft Works / Word Perfect for windows / Light Speed / My Advanced Brochures / PrintMaster Gold / Desktop Publisher / Microsoft Access / Computer Repair / Protools / Cubase / Nuendo / Wavelab / Cool Edit Pro / Acid Pro / Sound Forge / Media Face / CD After Burner / Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator

Texas
Michigan
Arizona

Voice - Backing
Piano
Percussion
Keyboard
Electric Guitar
Drums
Bass Guitar

ProTools
Post Production
steinberg Cubase - Nuendo - Wavelab - Acid Pro - SoundForge - Some Cakewalk