Michael Achel
Director | Coach
Instagram:
@itsmichaelachel
Brief Information:
Michael Achel is a dynamic Indonesian music artist making waves in the Pop and Indie Pop scene with his distinctive sound and expressive vocals. He champions independence in music creation, believing it allows artists to be their most authentic selves.
With over 4.3 million total plays across his tracks, including popular songs like "begone," "i feel so blue" from his "Self-Thought" EP, and "a million clovers," Michael Achel captivates audiences with his poignant lyrics and engaging melodies.
Get To Know Me More!
Hi there! I’m michaelachel, and it’s an honor to welcome you to The Wonder of Indonesia. For me, TWOI is more than just a school — it’s a movement to nurture creativity and character in Indonesia’s young generations. I’ve always believed that art is not only about talent, but also about building confidence, empathy, and vision for the future. That’s why we’ve created a space where students don’t just learn, but truly belong — a place that feels like home, while inspiring them to reach further than they ever imagined.
Achievements & Experiences
Achievements
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Independent Indonesian pop artist with a DIY, self-produced approach.
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Released EP “Self-Thought” featuring the track “I Feel So Blue.”
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Dropped multiple singles with official visuals: “be my lover,” “i feel so blue,” “felt like apocalypse,” “2nd in the room,” “boatman,” and “begone.”
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Premiered official music videos on the @michaelachel YouTube channel.
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Built multi-platform presence on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, and SoundCloud.
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Grew audience via TikTok teasers and behind-the-scenes concept posts.
Experiences
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Sound Design for Animation by Motion Design School
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Giuseppe Ottaviani Producer Masterclass
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Introduction to Video Sound Design with Scott Hirsch
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TIMBALAND - Teaches Producing and Beatmaking by Masterclass
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ST. VINCENT - Teaches Creativity and Songwriting by MasterClass
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HANS ZIMMER - Teaches Film Scoring by MasterClass
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ALICIA KEYS - Teaches Songwriting and Producing by MasterClass
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deadmau5 - Teaches Electronic Music Production by Masterclass
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Danny Elfman - Teaches Music for Film by MasterClass
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Reba McEntire - Teaches Country Music by MasterClass
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Questlove - Teaches Music Curation and Djing by MasterClass
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Charlie Puth - Pop Songwriting & Production by Studio
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KYGO - Electronic Music Production by Studio
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Ryan Tedder - Write & Produce Hit Song by Studio
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Dharma Essentials with KSHMR
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Composing for Choir with Eric Whitacre by Spitfire Audio Academy
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Scoring DC's 'STARGIRL' with Pinar Toprak by Spitfire Audio Academy
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Scoring 'The Queen's Gambit' with Carlos Rafael Rivera by Spitfire Audio Academy
