Ian Aisling is a composer set out to create emotionally resonant music, always in search of creating and sharing a feeling called frisson; a thrill-induced shiver.

Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario of Canada, Ian has been writing original music from the moment he first played the piano back in 1998. His parents put him into piano lessons from a young age, where he naturally adapted to the instrument and began to experiment musically. In 2003, Ian experienced his first video game; Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES, and completely fell in love with the soundtrack. From that point on, Ian spent much of his free time at the piano, deciphering film and video game scores by ear and rearranging his favourite sections while adding creative twists. This marked the beginning of Ian’s improvisational development and sparked his fascination with music creation.

By 2012, Ian began formally structuring and recording his music creations by integrating his piano playing with digital music software. He began studying jazz in 2013 after realizing that his natural tendencies aligned heavily with the improvisational mindset of formal jazz training. And by 2014, Ian enrolled in the Mohawk College Jazz & Contemporary Music Program, graduating in 2017 with an outstanding final recital ensemble performance, featuring all original music. Not too long after, Ian debuted his first official virtual music release titled Light Through The Trees, marking the start of his composing career.

Today, Ian’s creative ventures have grown into an abundant catalogue of over 350 compositions, spanning 8 EPs, 19 LPs, and 4 OSTs. His projects range from; solo piano improvisations, electronica & alternative music to orchestral, hybrid & contemporary works. A depth of output that is the combined result of several ventures within the music industry — at one point or another, Ian has worked professionally as an: arranger, graphic artist, producer, music inscriber, piano teacher, music production teacher, mixing & mastering engineer, and even maintains a selective client base as a piano technician. With all paths leading back to music composition as his primary calling, Ian maintains a unique perspective in the field as he is able to bridge all gaps between the phases of music creation.

Ian Aisling is also a pianist and performing musician, known for his wide palette of genres and richly improvised textures. Ian has performed as a solo pianist at countless public & private events throughout his hometown, including sessions with the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH). He has been the longtime keyboardist for the alternative funk band Junestone since 2018. Ian has also performed live-streams of his music creation process on Twitch; encouraging a relaxed, playful, and sometimes educational environment.

Ian continues to create original music, be it through the exploration of new mediums, collaborations, and live performances; all through an endless spectacle of delightful curiosity.