It has been my pleasure to work with Dave Kinnoin on numerous occasions over the last 15 years. He has always delivered clever and original songs that give me a solid interpretation of the subject treatment requested. Well sung, well arranged, and his work made me look good for bringing him into the projects. I look forward to having more projects together in the near future.
– Ted Kryczko, Owner, Get Bizzy Entertainment, Inc., co-Owner of Niagara Records, Inc.,
Former VP of A&R, Catalog and VP, Product Development at Walt Disney Records
Dave Kinnoin is the most versatile, talented and dedicated co-writer with whom I’ve ever worked. He co-wrote about 25 songs with me on my last five albums. His songwriting skills are exceptional. He always comes to our sessions prepared with his absolute refusal to quit until the song is perfect.
– Jonathan Sprout, GRAMMY® Award Nominee
Some of the most beloved characters in entertainment have sung Dave Kinnoin songs: Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, Winnie the Pooh, Bear in the Big Blue House, Big Bird, Yertyl the Turtle, Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, Sebastian the Crab, Larry the Cucumber, as well as dozens of other puppets, animated characters – and even some humans kids love.
Dave brings a sparkle to every project by varying the grooves, using stellar players, and being true to the spirit of the song. Dave attributes his success to an adamant refusal to settle for anything less than his absolute best in lyrics, melody, arrangement, performance, and every other aspect of the task at hand.
Dave takes direction well and always delivers the final music product on time.
Here is some of Dave’s work you may have already enjoyed:
- “Sea Floor Strut” sung by Sebastian the Crab, Disney’s Songs and Story-The Little Mermaid CD
- “For the Love of My Pet,” Disney’s 101 Dalmatians and Friends CD
- Spot Discovery Series, Buena Vista Home Video – writer, music producer, lead vocals on theme song; lead vocals on “Under the Sea” and “Where’s Spot?”
- Bear in the Big Blue House, Jim Henson television show (The Disney Channel) – songwriter, music producer (two seasons)
- Goofy’s Greatest Hits video, Buena Vista Home Entertainment – writer of theme song
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Jim Henson television show (Nickelodeon) – songwriter (two seasons)
- Billy Bunny’s Animal Songs, Muppet Sing-Along video, Jim Henson Video – songwriter, music producer
- Disney’s Sing Me A Story With Belle, Buena Vista television show – songwriter (two seasons)
- Where’s Spot?, Spot Goes To The Farm, Spot Goes To School, Spot Goes To A Party, Sweet Dreams, Spot, and The Adventures of Spot, Disney Home Video – vocals, songwriter, music producer
- Otter Facts, The Earth’s Birthday Project – songwriter, music producer
- A Birthday Party in the Hundred Acre Wood, Buena Vista Home Entertainment – songwriter
- Music Blocks, educational smart toy, Neurosmith – songwriter, music producer, vocals
- Sesame English, Children’s Television Workshop show – songwriter, music producer, vocals
- Go To Sleep, Children’s Television Workshop video – songwriter, music producer, vocals
- Phonics Blocks, educational smart toy, Neurosmith – songwriter, music producer
- Big Bag, Children’s Television Workshop TV show (Cartoon Network) – songwriter
- Winnie the Pooh Playtime, Winnie the Pooh Learning, and Winnie the Pooh Friendship, Disney Home Video – writer, producer of theme songs and collect-all trailers
- Mickey’s Fun Songs, Disney – songwriter, music producer
- The Princess Collection video series starring Belle, Jasmine, and Ariel, Disney – songwriter, music producer
- Flik’s Musical Adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom video, Buena Vista Home Entertainment – songwriter
- Malibu CA, Peter Engel Productions television show (Tribune Entertainment) – writer of theme song, “Forever Summer”
- Goofy’s Greatest Hits video, Buena Vista Home Entertainment – songwriter
- Pumpkin Perfect, live puppet show – songwriter, music producer, vocals
- Alaska’s Biggest Bears, Greenwich Entertainment Group, interactive film at Mall of America in Minneapolis at Amazing Space exhibit – songwriter, music producer, vocals
- Bright Beginnings product line, Buena Vista Home Entertainment – songwriter, music producer
- Tell Me Again, Teddy Ruxpin, Alchemy II, book and tape package – songwriter, music producer
- Welcome to the Hospital, Teddy Ruxpin, Alchemy II in association with Hasbro Children’s Hospital, tape and coloring book package – songwriter, music producer
- Sharing My Feelings, Mothers Against Drunk Driving film – songwriter, music producer, vocals
- It Zwibble, Earth’s Birthday Project, live stage show featuring characters from the books published by Scholastic – songwriter, music producer, musician, vocals
- Fun With English, Buena Vista television show – songwriter and singer
- “Market Street”, jingle for Corning, New York’s shopping district – songwriter
- Spot and His Grandparents Go to the Carnival, Disney Home Video and King Rollo Films – songwriter
- Zoobilee Zoo, Zoobles Enterprises – songwriter
- Quiet Time, Sesame Street and Sony Wonder Home Video – songwriter, music producer
- The Twelve Days of Christmas, Walt Disney Records – songwriter
- The Twelve Days of Christmas, Buena Vista Home Video – songwriter
- Beach Party at Walt Disney World, Buena Vista Home video – songwriter
- Keep On Fighting CD, songs written by teens living with cancer for The Lance Armstrong Foundation – music producer, co-writer nine songs
- Kid Phonics, Kid Phonics 2, Money Town, and Jungle Train, Davidson & Associates, educational CD-ROMs – songwriter, music producer, singer
- American Heroes #3 CD by Jonathan Sprout – co-writer of nine songs – GRAMMY® Award Nominee
- American Heroes #4 by Jonathan Sprout – co-writer of eight songs
- The Chimples at School and Growing Up With the Chimples, Animal Star Productions, video series starring Buster and Lulu (chimpanzees), songwriter, music producer, vocals
- Theme songs for many charities, including Pulmonary Hypertension Society, Comfort For Court Kids, Visually Impaired Preschool Services, Los Angeles Universal Preschool, and Kosair Charities
Currently Dave is working on:
DreamWorks Animation Studio – songwriter, music producer on assignment
Songs of Love Foundation – writing, producing (as a volunteer) two songs per month for sick children
Pickleberry Pie Very Special Concert Series at hospitals in Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County, CA – coordinator, performer.
New 2020 CD release – writing and producing songs
Professional Associations:
- The Recording Academy
- ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers)
- SAG/AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Actors)
- SCL (Society of Composers and Lyricists)
- SGA (Songwriters Guild of America)
- NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International)
- CMN (Children’s Music Network)