GuitaristComposerSongwriter

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: My solo albums — I’m proud of them because I wrote, arranged, produced, sang and played nearly every instrument (except drums). They represent my full creative identity and have reached audiences through radio and media across Quebec.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I’m working on my next solo album, producing new material with Valérie Carpentier, and composing music for visual media projects.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: Yes — Raynald Brochu for mixing and mastering. He’s incredibly musical, detailed and delivers radio-ready sound.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital — for the flexibility, recall and creative freedom it offers. But I always strive to preserve that analog warmth and authenticity in every track I produce.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: To bring care, creativity and musical depth to every project. I don’t do templates. I listen, adapt, and create something that feels true to you.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Helping someone hear their song come to life exactly how they imagined it — or better. That moment of “yes, that’s it!” is priceless.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: They often ask: “Can you make my idea sound more professional?” My answer: Absolutely — whether it’s through clean guitars, arrangement, topline help or full production. I’m here to elevate your vision.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: That arranging or producing is just about adding instruments. In truth, it’s about structure, contrast, dynamics and knowing when not to play — it’s the architecture of the song.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What emotion do you want this song to express? Who or what is it for? Do you already have references or artists that inspire the sound you're aiming for?

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Don’t be afraid to share your vision, even if it’s not fully formed. I’m here to help you shape it — with empathy, skill, and a collaborative spirit. The more honest you are, the more magic we can make together.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Fender Telecaster Apollo Twin Lewitt LCT 940 MacBook with Logic Pro X A solar-powered external hard drive

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I studied jazz and pop guitar at Vincent d’Indy and UQAM, followed by a postgraduate diploma in film scoring. I’ve been recording, composing and producing professionally for over 5 years, working with established artists while developing my own solo career.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Warm, melodic and cinematic. My style blends singer-songwriter intimacy with rich arrangements and emotional storytelling — always serving the artist’s voice and vision.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Jean Leloup or Daniel Bélanger — because they represent the perfect balance of poetry, originality and sonic identity in francophone music. I’d love to bring my arranging and guitar skills into their world.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always start with the emotion/vibe. Technical perfection comes second to delivering a performance or arrangement that feels alive and meaningful — especially in vocals and lead instruments.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Mostly pop, rock, and French-language chanson, but I also work in folk, indie, cinematic, and crossover genres depending on the artist’s universe.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: A tie between my versatile guitar playing and my composing/arranging expertise. I know how to elevate a track musically, whether it needs a subtle texture or a bold instrumental hook.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Originality through versatility. I’ve played and composed in a wide range of genres — pop, rock, country, rap, metal, jazz, bossa nova, kompa and more — which allows me to draw from diverse musical worlds. With a background in guitar performance and film scoring, I bring both depth and cinematic color to a track, whether it’s through intricate guitar work, orchestration, or emotional contour.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start with deep, active listening to understand the emotion and intention of the song. I usually sketch ideas mentally first, then translate them on guitar or piano. Once I find a strong foundation, I experiment with sound textures and gradually build the full arrangement from there — always serving the story and vibe of the piece.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I record in a professionally treated and isolated studio. For vocals and acoustic instruments, I use the Lewitt LCT 940, and for electric guitars, I use a Sennheiser e906 on amp. My interface is a UAD Apollo X8, running Logic Pro X with Komplete 13, Slate Digital, and other industry-standard plugins. I play a Fender Telecaster, Stratocaster, classical, acoustic, 12-string guitar, mandolin and bass — all recorded in high fidelity.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: I’m inspired by French and Quebecois artists like Jean Leloup, Daniel Bélanger, Joe Dassin, Serge Gainsbourg and Renaud. I also admire pop producers like RedOne and KOZ for their catchy and big production style. As a guitarist, I’ve been shaped by players like Nuno Bettencourt, Slash, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Julian Lage.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I work with producers looking to elevate their songs with high-quality guitar parts, full arrangements and orchestration. I also collaborate with songwriters who need help finishing their lyrics or melodies, and with companies needing original music for advertising or audiovisual projects.