Hello, I'm Jorn ten Hoopen, born in 1986, and I consider myself a musician, composer, and producer hailing from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. My musical journey started at the Conservatory of Rotterdam, where I studied guitar, delving into the realms of jazz, pop, and Brazilian music. After completing my studies in 2009, I've been fortunate enough to make music my full-time endeavor. It's a journey where I've dedicated my time and energy to creating new musical pieces while exploring the vast world of music in all its forms.
As a performer, I've had the opportunity to play the guitar in a variety of exciting projects. These include collaborations with artists such as Ntjam Rosie (soul, African, jazz), Amber Gomaa (modern pop), Tommy Moustache (instrumental jazz-rock), Flip Noorman (alternative/eclectic songwriter), Baer Traa (pop, Americana, soul), and the avant-garde/modern jazz-rock group, the Steeplepoys Revanger, among others. Live performing has always been a significant part of my musical journey and it has taken me to the different corners of the world.
Composing music has been a passion of mine from the moment I first picked up a guitar. Following my conservatory studies, I ventured into composing for my band, Tommy Moustache. This group represents a fusion of progressive instrumental jazz-rock with a touch of humor, often presented in a surrealistic manner, while maintaining an audience-friendly appeal.
Unlike the high-energy compositions I crafted with Tommy Moustache, I set out on a more intimate journey under my own name. This endeavor has given birth to two personal albums thus far.
Apart from these endeavors, I also engage in collaborative music writing with fellow artists and have contributed to the world of films and documentaries by composing, arranging, and recording music. You can explore my entire portfolio under the work section.
If you have a music project in need of an arranger, composer, or studio musician, I'm here and available. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any inquiries; I'm always eager to hear from you.
info@jorntenhoopen.com