Foltaazje is a creative production studio.

It’s run by a small team of producers who care deeply about sound, process and the people behind the music. For us, music isn’t just content — it’s something you build, shape and take seriously.

We support artists and organisations throughout the creative process: from production and recording to development and refinement. Hands-on, clear and with attention to detail.

THE LOCATION

The studio is located in a historic theatre in Leeuwarden, the former Zalen Schaaf, 229 years old. That history is still present in the space. Warm, slightly imperfect, lived-in. Combined with modern, high-end equipment, it creates an amazing working environment that feels grounded rather than intimidating. People often describe Foltaazje as calm, safe and focused. A place where it’s easy to concentrate and take creative risks.

OUR CORE

At the core of Foltaazje is more than fifteen years of experience in music production. Coming from a strong background in electronic music, we’ve worked with a wide range of artists, from local talent to top tier international acts. In recent years, more and more artists find their way to Leeuwarden specifically to work here. Drawn by the pace of a smaller city and the direct, hands-on way we collaborate.

OUR VISION ON TALENT

Alongside production work, we actively invest in talent development. We host writing camps, masterclasses and offer personal coaching for people who want to grow: musically, technically and professionally. Not through fixed formulas, but by meeting people where they are and helping them move forward with clarity and confidence.

THE SPACES

STUDIO 1

High-end speaker setup, hardware synthesizers, effects and microphones. Ready for recording, mixing, mastering and music production.

STUDIO 2

Perfectly balanced acoustics and an exceptional listening environment. Made for mixing, mastering and high-quality electronic production.

LIVEROOMS

Two live rooms, a dry drum booth and a vocal booth. Fully soundproof, with two isolated amp cabinets, amplifiers, drums and an acoustic piano. Also suited for video and workshops.

PORTFOLIO

A selection of tracks recorded, produced, mixed or mastered at Foltaazje.

SELECTED WORK

John Newman, SIX40TWO — What Would I DoVocal recording by Mark Wagenaar
Aki, Pink Sweat$ — Dance For MeProduction, mixing and mastering by Mark Wagenaar
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano — DevotionTopline and outline written by Mark Wagenaar with singer Zay
Momsname — I Knew Her Like a BookDrum and guitar recording, mixing and mastering by Mart Nijmeijer

SYNC, COMMERCIALS & COMPOSITION

Omrin — Werklandschap van de Toekomst

Concept and music for the opening, for Queen Máxima · June 2026
With Iris Kroes (vocals and harp) and a Frisian-speaking children’s choir we put together: Wy Ha De Wrald, a Frisian translation of We Are The World, with a backing track by Foltaazje.
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SC Cambuur × SG Groen Groep

Custom audio for the announcement video
A fully custom audio track: music, sound effects and logo reveals, written to the script and timed exactly to the edit.
Peugeot 208 — Unboring The Future

Sync · track by Robin Klaver and Shapov
At AMP Studios, Robin Klaver and Russian producer Shapov wrote an electronic track tailored to the 208 campaign. It aired on television and in cinemas across the Netherlands.
Van Daal — Limoncello

Custom soundtrack for a commercial
Music that follows every moment around the product: from brewing the perfect blend to a sunny terrace and a night out with friends.
It Hynder Fan Harich (2026)

Score and composition for theatre
A fully custom soundtrack for this Frisian theatre production: soundscapes, scene-based scoring and full mixing and mastering.
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