{"id":12961,"date":"2024-08-29T11:44:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T18:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/?p=12961"},"modified":"2025-09-02T19:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T02:19:25","slug":"artist-spotlight-series-sulene-van-der-walt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/artist-spotlight-series-sulene-van-der-walt\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Spotlight Series: Sulene van der Walt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Welcome to our Artist Spotlight Series, a Q&A where we delve into the sync journeys of the exceptional musicians who make up the Marmoset roster. At Marmoset, we believe in amplifying the voices of historically underrepresented artists and curating the best human-powered music to meet the evolving needs of our clients. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By working with Marmoset, you\u2019re not just accessing high-quality, custom-tailored music; you\u2019re directly supporting the incredible talents and hard work of our musicians. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who are you?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sulene. Artist, composer, producer, mix and mastering engineer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you hear about Marmoset?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many years ago I was researching online top music licensing agencies, and Marmoset\u2019s name popped up. I wanted to break into composing for commercials, so I made a list of about twenty music houses and Marmoset was one of them. They were the only one that responded to me and gave me a shot, and I\u2019ve been writing for them ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Describe Marmoset in 3 words.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethical. Kind. Organic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How has working with Marmoset impacted your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marmoset\u2019s done so much for my career and overall life. They were the first music house to give me a shot as a composer for commercials.  Since they hired me, and taught me the ropes, I now compose for ten music houses and make a good living as a composer. I\u2019ve also developed friendships with the people who work at Marmoset \u2014 we  regularly chat and I\u2019ve even gone to Portland to hang out with them.  Bob Werner is also my O-1 Artist Visa sponsor. I\u2019m extremely grateful to Marmoset because they gave me the opportunity to develop my composing skills and leave the touring world (I was a for-hire touring guitarist for years before I started composing for sync).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the placement or project you\u2019ve done with Marmoset you\u2019re most proud of?  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ummm wow there are so many it\u2019s hard to pick one. I guess I\u2019d say the \u201cVerizon First to 5G\u201d campaign because it was the first custom music spot I ever won and my music was used over three different  commercials and aired on TV. That gave me a real boost as a writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, being the producer for the AC project for Frankie Simone. I produced two singles (“Lemon Drop<\/a>” and “I Wanna Ride<\/a>“) for an artist I really admire, and also with another artist I look up to (Katy, Dear Nora<\/a>). That was really cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out Sulene van der Walt’s music on Marmoset here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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