Charlton Pettus

Charlton Pettus is creator and executive producer of “Kindergarten: The Musical,” an animated musical series that follows 5-year-old Berti and her new friends as they navigate the experiences that come with starting school for the first time. Although he has provided the score for numerous feature films over the years, “Kindergarten: The Musical” is his first animated television project.

Since 2000, Pettus has been the touring guitarist, producer and cowriter for Tears for Fears. He produced and cowrote the band’s last two studio albums, “The Tipping Point” and “Everybody Loves a Happy Ending.”

An established music producer, songwriter and musician, Pettus has collaborated with such artists as Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Josh Kelley and Selena Gomez, as well as various indie rock bands.

In 2014, he cowrote and produced the songs for the film Rudderless. His music and compositions have also been featured in numerous commercials and video games.

In addition to his music career, Pettus is a published author. His first book, “Exit Strategy,” was released by Harper Collins in 2018.
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, Pettus currently resides in Los Angeles.