Ruud van Halder

Acoustic & Electric Guitar

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My name is Ruud van Halder. I have over 10 years of experience in composing, recording, and touring. With a strong imagination and a broad musical taste, I specialize in Americana, folk, pop, and pocket based music. I have a deep love for tasteful, analog-sounding elements and always think in the best interest of the song.

Due to my experience as a session guitarist, I specialize in about any genre. That allows me to adapt like a chameleon.
But my heart lies in americana, folk, pop and jazz/funk related music.

I studied guitar at Codarts, Rotterdam from 2011 - 2015. In 2015 I started to tour around the world with MARUTYRI, a jazz/funk collective.
After doing that for a few years I joined Holland’s biggest artist Suzan & Freek (pop/country).

Early this year I released my first album with acoustic guitar pieces that I recorded myself. You'll find it in my playlist.

I have a lot of gear to choose from, so I'll always be able to find the best sound for your production.
Check out my Soundcloud playlist to hear some of it: https://soundcloud.com/ruud-van-halder

I would love to hear from you. Click on the 'contact' button and let's make some great music!

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

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Ruud van Halder - A Song For James

I was the Composer and guitarist in this production

Terms Of Service

I’m pretty flexible with revisions. If you’re happy, I’m happy;)
I reply within 48 hours.

GenresSounds Like
  • Michael Jackson
  • Steely Dan
  • James Taylor
Gear Highlights
  • Universal Audio Ox Box
  • Fender Princeton Reverb '67
  • Toneking Imperial
  • Fender Stratocaster custom shop
  • Haar Guitars Telecaster
  • Gibson es345 '77
  • Gretsch 6118 double anniversary
  • Danelectro Baritone
  • Eastman E20ss
  • Yamaha FG 140
  • Collings OM
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