BIO

As music director of the current The Playdate Kids Musical Series, Tim Friedlander provides appealing music for ears of all ages. He received his Bachelors degree in Music Performance with a Minor in Psychology from Western Washington University and is currently working on his Master's degree in Music Education at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA.

Tim currently teaches music full time in the Pacific Palisades, Brentwood and Hollywood as well as privately throughout the Los Angeles area.

In addition to work on The Playdate Kids series, Tim is an active performing clarinetist and guitarist. He has worked with artists such as Tevin Campbell and Tyrese and with organizations such as The Orange Country Performing Arts Center and Macy's. As a composer, his music can be heard everywhere from the local clubs to independent movie soundtracks as well DVD's for the San Diego Marathon and the City of Cerritos.

Tim's musical contribution to The Playdate Kids series is a true gift to music lovers of all ages. He hopes to inspire children through his music and make a positive affect on each of their lives. Tim's songs have hip, happy beats that children devour and adults enjoy.

HISTORY

Born-May 17, 1974 Spokane WA

Raised on commune and indian reservation in Harrison, Idaho

1984-Moved to Boise, Idaho Took up cello and trumpet, later switched to clarinet (the keys were shinier)

1985-Moved to Mount Vernon, WA (1hr N. of Seattle- continued clarinet, acting, soccer, baseball, etc)

1987-starts playing guitar

1987-forms first band and plays "Wipe Out" for 8th grade talent show.  Kicks a**!!!

1991-elected drum major, student conductor of Mount Vernon High School Band

1992-wins John Phillip Sousa Band Award

1992-1994  Attends Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA

1992-forms new band called Joy Time.  Later, becomes Shag!

1994- records one and only album with Shag! called "Puppy Killers Inc."  Tim later wishes people could tell when he was being sarcastic.

1995-Shag! disbands

1995-Tim starts Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA

1995-96-Tim is part of the undefeated WWU crew team. Puts on 30 pounds in 9 months and cuts off all of his hair. "All muscle, baby" he is later heard to remark

1995-1998  Tim studies music at WWU.  Jazz guitar with Chuck Israels, Clarinet with Eugene Zorro and voice with Jack Morris

1998-Tim graduates from WWU with a degree in music and a minor in psychology

1998- Forms "Fat Albert Rotunda", a 9 piece funk band, with his college roommates.  Goes on to bring to the funk to Bellingham, WA

NY's Eve 1999-Tim fulfills his dream of playing Princes "1999" on New Years
Eve!

Feb. 2001- Tim moves to Seattle.

Aug. 2001-Sept 2002- Tim DJ's at "Funsters Grand Casino"

Sept 2002- Tim packs up everything and moves to LA!!! No job, no place to live but he finds a place and settles in.

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Thanks,

Tim FriedlandeR