Ian Aisling is a composer whose work centres on creating emotionally resonant music for games, film, and creative media. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, he is a formally trained jazz pianist whose creative practice is continually shaped by composition, improvisation, and a deep curiosity for music’s ability to guide emotions, atmospheres, and narratives.

As a composer, Ian’s original music, film scores, productions, and mixes have been enjoyed by millions worldwide through films, chart-topping pop songs, and a wide range of media platforms. Hundreds of his original compositions are available for sync licensing through partners around the globe. His work is driven by a love for impactful, beautiful music, inspired by emotionally rich game scores and cinematic storytelling, and can be explored in full through his portfolio.

Alongside composition, Ian is an experienced music educator who works closely with composers, producers, and pianists seeking to deepen their creative process. Since 2018, he has taught thousands of one-on-one lessons, blending positive reinforcement, mindfulness, and a balance of creative and analytical thinking. He currently offers private video lessons for composers and musicians working in DAWs, traditional notation, or hybrid workflows, tailoring each session to the individual student.

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In addition to his creative work, Ian’s love for piano led him to formally study piano technology, as a result he offers professional piano tuning and maintenance services to local clients. Having a background in professional music composition provides a unique perspective to piano care, combining both musical sensitivity with craftsmanship. As a result, Ian treats every piano as if it were his own, and serves clients throughout the Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions of Ontario. Ian’s tuning abilities are trusted by Long & McQuade, The Art Gallery of Hamilton, and several professional musicians and businesses thought the region. Appointments for piano care services can be made through this scheduling form.

Ian is also an active performing pianist, known for his wide palette of genres and richly improvised textures. He regularly performs at private events in Hamilton, including engagements with the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH), and has been the longtime keyboardist for the alternative funk band Junestone since 2018. Live performance remains an important extension of his compositional voice and musical language.