Education
- Master of Arts in Music and Culture, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
- Bachelor of Music Performance (Highest Honours), Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Performed a graduation recital, specializing in modern jazz/jazz-fusion and popular styles of guitar. Also specialized in composition, advanced ear training and music theory.
Teacher's Assistantship, Carleton University
- Weekly group lesson tutorials and private tutoring for music theory and ear training courses. Also invigilated exams and marked exam papers.
Private & Group Music Instruction
- Guitar, Music Theory, Ear Training, Improvisation Techniques, Introductory Bass Guitar
Private Instruction, Ottawa & Toronto, ON, September 2005 - Present
Long and McQuade's Music Education Centre, Mississauga and Markham, ON (as a substitute teacher)
Long and McQuade's Music Education Centre, North York, ON, January 2013 - August 2014
Kaos Music Centre, Toronto, ON, September 2012 - January 2014
Canada Music Academy, Toronto, ON, September 2012 - September 2014
Bloor West Music Studios (substitute), Toronto, ON, October 2012
Beaches Music Studio (substitute), Toronto, ON, September 2012
Featherstone Music (substitute), Toronto, ON, April 2012
Long and McQuade's Music Education Centre, Ottawa, ON, September 2008 - June 2011
Tutti Muzik, Ottawa, ON, September 2008 - June 2011
Campbell-Douglas Keyboards, Ottawa, ON, September 2007 - November 2007
International Musicland Ltd, Barrhaven, ON, May 2007 - October 2008
Shine Music Academy, Ottawa, ON, September 2006 - April 2008
Granata Music, Ottawa, ON, September 2005 - June 2006
Cover/Top 40 Musician
Numerous Private Functions, Ontario, 2010 - Present
Overflow Brewing, Ottawa, ON - August 2022 - Present
The Royal Oak, Stittsville, ON, July 2022 - Present
Fitz's Classic Grill, Ottawa, ON, May 2022
Lasso Live, Pembroke, April 2022 - Present
D'Arcy McGee's, Kanata, ON, March 2022 - Present
Evergreen Craft Ales, Stittsville, ON, October 2021 - December 2021
Brew Revolution, Stittsville, ON, September 2021 - Present
Crave Tacos, Stittsville, ON, August 2021 - October 2021
Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, ON, July 2021 - September 2021
The Riverbowl, Burke's Falls, ON, October 2020 - July 2021
Tavern On The Hill, Ottawa, ON, August 2020
Big Texas BBQ, Bradford, ON, August 2020 - September 2020
The Bradford Barn, Bradford, ON, August 2020 - October 2020
Canvas Brewery, Huntsville, ON, July 2020 - Present
Duke Of Kent, Toronto, ON, January 2020
TJ O'Shea's, Etobicoke, ON, January 2020 - Present
Barnstormer Brewery, Barrie ON, September 2019
Pump House Grille Co, Mississauga, ON, July 2019 - Present
Bier Markt Don Mills, Toronto ON, June 2019
Erin Mills Pump and Patio, Mississauga ON, March 2019 - September 2019
Oak Terrace Nursing Home, Orillia, ON, January 2019 - January 2020
Fionn MacCool's, Oakville ON, March 2018
Fionn MacCool's Clarkson, Mississauga ON, February 2018
Fionn MacCool's Fairview, Burlington ON, December 2017 - January 2018
Ryerson University Private Events, Toronto ON, October 2017 - June 2019
The Barber Towne Pub, Georgetown ON, October 2017
Scruffy Murphy's, Toronto ON, August 2017 - December 2018
Jack Astor's, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto ON, November 2016 - December 2016
Murphy's Law, Toronto ON, November 2016
Dominion on Queen, Toronto, ON, March 2016 - September 2016
The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto, ON, March 2016 - August 2018
Mill Street Brew Pub, Toronto, ON, January 2016 - June 2016
Cam's Place, Toronto, ON, November 2015
Fionn MacCool's Yonge/Davisville, Toronto, ON, October 2015 - December 2019
Fionn MacCool's Bloor East, Toronto, ON, July 2015 - June 2019
Lola's Pub n Grub, Cornwall, ON, May 2015 - September 2019
Pogue Mahone, Toronto, ON, January 2015 - March 2016
The Pour House, Toronto, ON, January 2015 - May 2015
Watermark Irish Pub, Toronto, ON, February 2014 - March 2016
Safari Pub, Toronto/Ajax, ON, March 2013 - April 2014
Drums N Flats, Toronto, ON, December 2012 - September 2016
On The Docks Pub, Huntsville, ON, August 2013 - February 2020, November 2021 - Present
Darcy McGee's, Ottawa, ON, October 2013 - November 2013
McCabe's, Guelph, ON, October 2013
Heart and Crown Byward Market/Mother McGuinty's, Ottawa, ON, August 2013 - Present
The Pour House, Ottawa, ON, August 2013
Whelan's Gate, Toronto, ON, February 2012 - February 2013
The Foggy Dew, Toronto, ON, December 2011 - December 2016
The Duke of Somerset, Toronto, ON, August 2011 - September 2012
The Barley Mow, Barrhaven, ON, October 2010 - February 2012
The Mix Steakhouse and Bar, Orleans, ON, August 2010 - June 2011
The Old Staye House, Arnprior, ON, December 2010 - April 2011
Boston Pizza, Orleans, ON, August 2010 - October 2010
Heart and Crown on Preston St, Ottawa, ON, April 2010 - October 2012
The Pour House, Ottawa, ON, March 2010 - September 2011
Charlie's Restaurant, Renfrew, ON, September 2009 - May 2010
Mother McGuinty's, Ottawa, ON, June 2009 - September 2009
Hooley's Pub and Nightclub, Ottawa, ON, February 2009 - December 2010
Atkinson's Bar, Shawville, QC, January 2009 - June 2010
Greenfields Pub, Nepean, ON, November 2008
Performing/Session Musician
- Guitarist, Vocalist, and Bassist - LAFAB Musique, 2013 - 2022
Performed with Gabrielle Goulet at numerous elementary/secondary schools in the Ontario French School Boards. Performed with SWING at various Canadian Francophone Festivals. Also provided music transcription services.
- Guitarist and Vocalist - Self Employed, 2008 - Present
Performed with: Rebecca Noelle (2021-), Reuben And The Dark (2020-), YAO (2018-2020), The Warped Four (2018), Cindy Doire (2017-2018), Le Groupe Swing (2014-2018), Gabrielle Goulet (2013-Present), Paul Demers (2011-2012), Serge Monette (2009), Ashley Crnic (2009-2011), The Swingers (2010-2012), The Monky Funks (2011-2012), Sixxer (2011-2012), Paint (2011-2012), The Shatners (2008-2012), The Nimoy Brothers (2010-2012), Tim Piper (2009-2011), Mason Quesnel/ilvekyo (2013-2014)
Studio session work with:
Gabrielle Goulet (2022), Reuben And The Dark (2021), Ashley Crnic (2010), Anastasia Filippova (2007) , The Swingers (2010), The Slyde (2009-), Tim Piper (2009), among others.
- Guitarist, Vocalist, Composer, Manager, and Booking Agent - The Slyde, 2009 - 2023
Performed at over 200 events, including numerous tours in Eastern Canada, and two performances at Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest (2010 and 2011). Winners of the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition.
- Guitarist, Vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist - Carleton University, September 2005 - June 2011, September 2021 - May 2022
A member of: The Choir Ensemble (2005-2008), Contemporary Music Ensemble (2005-2007), and Fusion Ensemble (2007-2009). Performed at the Convocation Ceremonies (2007-2010) and at numerous student recitals, juried examinations and graduation recitals (2007-2011).
- Master of Arts in Music and Culture, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
- Bachelor of Music Performance (Highest Honours), Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Performed a graduation recital, specializing in modern jazz/jazz-fusion and popular styles of guitar. Also specialized in composition, advanced ear training and music theory.
Teacher's Assistantship, Carleton University
- Weekly group lesson tutorials and private tutoring for music theory and ear training courses. Also invigilated exams and marked exam papers.
Private & Group Music Instruction
- Guitar, Music Theory, Ear Training, Improvisation Techniques, Introductory Bass Guitar
Private Instruction, Ottawa & Toronto, ON, September 2005 - Present
Long and McQuade's Music Education Centre, Mississauga and Markham, ON (as a substitute teacher)
Long and McQuade's Music Education Centre, North York, ON, January 2013 - August 2014
Kaos Music Centre, Toronto, ON, September 2012 - January 2014
Canada Music Academy, Toronto, ON, September 2012 - September 2014
Bloor West Music Studios (substitute), Toronto, ON, October 2012
Beaches Music Studio (substitute), Toronto, ON, September 2012
Featherstone Music (substitute), Toronto, ON, April 2012
Long and McQuade's Music Education Centre, Ottawa, ON, September 2008 - June 2011
Tutti Muzik, Ottawa, ON, September 2008 - June 2011
Campbell-Douglas Keyboards, Ottawa, ON, September 2007 - November 2007
International Musicland Ltd, Barrhaven, ON, May 2007 - October 2008
Shine Music Academy, Ottawa, ON, September 2006 - April 2008
Granata Music, Ottawa, ON, September 2005 - June 2006
Cover/Top 40 Musician
Numerous Private Functions, Ontario, 2010 - Present
Overflow Brewing, Ottawa, ON - August 2022 - Present
The Royal Oak, Stittsville, ON, July 2022 - Present
Fitz's Classic Grill, Ottawa, ON, May 2022
Lasso Live, Pembroke, April 2022 - Present
D'Arcy McGee's, Kanata, ON, March 2022 - Present
Evergreen Craft Ales, Stittsville, ON, October 2021 - December 2021
Brew Revolution, Stittsville, ON, September 2021 - Present
Crave Tacos, Stittsville, ON, August 2021 - October 2021
Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, ON, July 2021 - September 2021
The Riverbowl, Burke's Falls, ON, October 2020 - July 2021
Tavern On The Hill, Ottawa, ON, August 2020
Big Texas BBQ, Bradford, ON, August 2020 - September 2020
The Bradford Barn, Bradford, ON, August 2020 - October 2020
Canvas Brewery, Huntsville, ON, July 2020 - Present
Duke Of Kent, Toronto, ON, January 2020
TJ O'Shea's, Etobicoke, ON, January 2020 - Present
Barnstormer Brewery, Barrie ON, September 2019
Pump House Grille Co, Mississauga, ON, July 2019 - Present
Bier Markt Don Mills, Toronto ON, June 2019
Erin Mills Pump and Patio, Mississauga ON, March 2019 - September 2019
Oak Terrace Nursing Home, Orillia, ON, January 2019 - January 2020
Fionn MacCool's, Oakville ON, March 2018
Fionn MacCool's Clarkson, Mississauga ON, February 2018
Fionn MacCool's Fairview, Burlington ON, December 2017 - January 2018
Ryerson University Private Events, Toronto ON, October 2017 - June 2019
The Barber Towne Pub, Georgetown ON, October 2017
Scruffy Murphy's, Toronto ON, August 2017 - December 2018
Jack Astor's, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto ON, November 2016 - December 2016
Murphy's Law, Toronto ON, November 2016
Dominion on Queen, Toronto, ON, March 2016 - September 2016
The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto, ON, March 2016 - August 2018
Mill Street Brew Pub, Toronto, ON, January 2016 - June 2016
Cam's Place, Toronto, ON, November 2015
Fionn MacCool's Yonge/Davisville, Toronto, ON, October 2015 - December 2019
Fionn MacCool's Bloor East, Toronto, ON, July 2015 - June 2019
Lola's Pub n Grub, Cornwall, ON, May 2015 - September 2019
Pogue Mahone, Toronto, ON, January 2015 - March 2016
The Pour House, Toronto, ON, January 2015 - May 2015
Watermark Irish Pub, Toronto, ON, February 2014 - March 2016
Safari Pub, Toronto/Ajax, ON, March 2013 - April 2014
Drums N Flats, Toronto, ON, December 2012 - September 2016
On The Docks Pub, Huntsville, ON, August 2013 - February 2020, November 2021 - Present
Darcy McGee's, Ottawa, ON, October 2013 - November 2013
McCabe's, Guelph, ON, October 2013
Heart and Crown Byward Market/Mother McGuinty's, Ottawa, ON, August 2013 - Present
The Pour House, Ottawa, ON, August 2013
Whelan's Gate, Toronto, ON, February 2012 - February 2013
The Foggy Dew, Toronto, ON, December 2011 - December 2016
The Duke of Somerset, Toronto, ON, August 2011 - September 2012
The Barley Mow, Barrhaven, ON, October 2010 - February 2012
The Mix Steakhouse and Bar, Orleans, ON, August 2010 - June 2011
The Old Staye House, Arnprior, ON, December 2010 - April 2011
Boston Pizza, Orleans, ON, August 2010 - October 2010
Heart and Crown on Preston St, Ottawa, ON, April 2010 - October 2012
The Pour House, Ottawa, ON, March 2010 - September 2011
Charlie's Restaurant, Renfrew, ON, September 2009 - May 2010
Mother McGuinty's, Ottawa, ON, June 2009 - September 2009
Hooley's Pub and Nightclub, Ottawa, ON, February 2009 - December 2010
Atkinson's Bar, Shawville, QC, January 2009 - June 2010
Greenfields Pub, Nepean, ON, November 2008
Performing/Session Musician
- Guitarist, Vocalist, and Bassist - LAFAB Musique, 2013 - 2022
Performed with Gabrielle Goulet at numerous elementary/secondary schools in the Ontario French School Boards. Performed with SWING at various Canadian Francophone Festivals. Also provided music transcription services.
- Guitarist and Vocalist - Self Employed, 2008 - Present
Performed with: Rebecca Noelle (2021-), Reuben And The Dark (2020-), YAO (2018-2020), The Warped Four (2018), Cindy Doire (2017-2018), Le Groupe Swing (2014-2018), Gabrielle Goulet (2013-Present), Paul Demers (2011-2012), Serge Monette (2009), Ashley Crnic (2009-2011), The Swingers (2010-2012), The Monky Funks (2011-2012), Sixxer (2011-2012), Paint (2011-2012), The Shatners (2008-2012), The Nimoy Brothers (2010-2012), Tim Piper (2009-2011), Mason Quesnel/ilvekyo (2013-2014)
Studio session work with:
Gabrielle Goulet (2022), Reuben And The Dark (2021), Ashley Crnic (2010), Anastasia Filippova (2007) , The Swingers (2010), The Slyde (2009-), Tim Piper (2009), among others.
- Guitarist, Vocalist, Composer, Manager, and Booking Agent - The Slyde, 2009 - 2023
Performed at over 200 events, including numerous tours in Eastern Canada, and two performances at Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest (2010 and 2011). Winners of the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle Canada competition.
- Guitarist, Vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist - Carleton University, September 2005 - June 2011, September 2021 - May 2022
A member of: The Choir Ensemble (2005-2008), Contemporary Music Ensemble (2005-2007), and Fusion Ensemble (2007-2009). Performed at the Convocation Ceremonies (2007-2010) and at numerous student recitals, juried examinations and graduation recitals (2007-2011).
