Gabriel Lavoie

Professional Musician & Music Educator

Self Employed • Freelance

Aug 2019 - Present • 6 yrs 10 mos

Professional Musician, Educator & Music Notation Specialist Since 2018, I have dedicated myself to the study, performance, teaching and preparation of music across a variety of styles, including jazz, classical, bluegrass, traditional and popular music. Throughout my career, I have performed at weddings, funeral services, private events, senior residences and public concerts, both as a solo guitarist and as part of various ensembles. These experiences have given me a practical understanding of the musical materials required in real-world performance situations. Alongside my performance work, I have developed extensive experience preparing, editing and organizing sheet music for rehearsals, concerts, ceremonies and educational purposes. I regularly work with music transcription, transposition, score correction, harmony analysis, chord symbol editing, lead sheet creation and notation formatting. As a music educator, I have worked with students of different ages and skill levels, helping them develop their musical understanding while adapting materials to their needs. This teaching experience has strengthened my attention to clarity, accuracy and usability in every score I prepare. My background in performance, theory and harmony allows me to approach projects from both a technical and musical perspective. Whether preparing a lead sheet, correcting notation errors, transcribing music by ear, adding chord symbols or formatting a score for rehearsal and performance, my goal is always to deliver accurate, readable and musician-friendly results. I work primarily with Flat and MuseScore and provide services in both English and French. I take pride in reliable communication, attention to detail and professional-quality work that musicians can confidently use in rehearsal, teaching and performance settings.