OVERVIEW

Ian Aisling is a multidimensional talent within the worlds of music creation and collaboration. Born and raised in Hamilton Ontario, Canada, he is a formally trained jazz pianist and piano technician whose work lives at the crossroads of composition, improvisation, creative education and piano care. Whether crafting original scores, performing to a live audience, guiding the next generation of producers, or fine-tuning a grand piano, his career is a natural extension of his deep musical curiosity and hands-on expertise.

As a composer, Ian’s collective of original music, film scores, productions, and mixes have been enjoyed by millions across the world; be it through films, chart topping pop songs and various media outlets. Hundreds of Ian’s original music compositions are available for sync licensing through various partners around the globe. His complete portfolio of works can be found here.

As a performing artist, Ian brings a wide palette of genres and rich, improvised piano textures to audiences across Hamilton. He is regularly invited to perform at private events hosted by the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH), and has been the longtime keyboardist for Hamilton’s vibrant alternative funk band Junestone, performing with the group since 2018.

As an educator, Ian has been providing private music lessons to piano students since 2018, and private music production lessons since 2022. His teaching philosophy stems from a combination of positive reinforcement, mindfulness, and balancing creative & logical thinking, all while adapting his teaching strategies to be unique per student. Ian has taught thousands of one-on-one lessons and continues to grow alongside his students as a lifelong ambassador for the wonders of music. He currently offers one-on-one video lessons for composers seeking to refine their creative process, be it through their DAW, traditional notation or any other medium.

As a piano technician, Ian began studying professional piano tuning and maintenance after realizing just how many instruments were left uncared for. In 2023, he formally pursued piano technology training and later graduated from the International Piano Technicians School as an ETD-certified tuner. Ian’s combination of musical sensitivity and technical expertise has allowed him to quickly become a confident and trusted piano technician throughout the Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions of Ontario, Canada. To inquire about Ians’s piano care services, please see the contact form here.