I'm John JK Kanakis, a multidisciplinary music producer, composer, and artist with a background in architecture and software design. Since 1997 I've been creating music for clients, leading projects from budgeting through delivery, and collaborating with creative teams to bring campaigns to life.\n\nI also perform as a bassist, having toured and recorded with Jacksoul, Nelly Furtado, Beyoncé, NSYNC, and Christina Aguilera. Earlier in my career I built software solutions at Visible Decisions Inc., blending technical and creative skills to deliver custom software for clients like NASDAQ, Morgan Stanley, and CISIS.

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I'm John JK Kanakis, a multidisciplinary music producer, composer, and artist with a background in architecture and software design. Since 1997 I've been creating music for clients, leading projects from budgeting through delivery, and collaborating with creative teams to bring campaigns to life.\n\nI also perform as a bassist, having toured and recorded with Jacksoul, Nelly Furtado, Beyoncé, NSYNC, and Christina Aguilera. Earlier in my career I built software solutions at Visible Decisions Inc., blending technical and creative skills to deliver custom software for clients like NASDAQ, Morgan Stanley, and CISIS.

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I’m John JK Kanakis, a multidisciplinary music producer, composer, and artist with a background in architecture and software design. Since 1997 I’ve been creating music for clients, leading projects from budgeting through delivery, and collaborating with creative teams to bring campaigns to life.\n\nI also perform as a bassist, having toured and recorded with Jacksoul, Nelly Furtado, Beyoncé, NSYNC, and Christina Aguilera. Earlier in my career I built software solutions at Visible Decisions Inc., blending technical and creative skills to deliver custom software for clients like NASDAQ, Morgan Stanley, and CISIS.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer, Composer and Artist
January 1, 1997 - Present
Creating music for clients, liaison between suppliers and production, budgeting, scheduling and execution of each project in a timely and cost effective manner. Composed and produced music and commercial campaigns for clients including Coke, BNS, CIBC, Rogers, IMAX, KIA, Toyota, Sundance and Cannes Film Festival Entries, HBO, CBC, Oprah Winfrey Network, History, Discovery and Food.
Bassist
January 1, 1997 - Present
Performed, recorded and toured with Jacksoul, Nelly Furtado, Beyonce, NSYNC, Soul Decision, Ashley MacIsaac, Christina Aguilera, Tom Cochrane, Andy Kim, Jully Black (Partial List)
Software Architect and Designer at Visible Decisions Inc.
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Worked with clients to create custom software. Design, scheduling, budgeting, execution and the daily dealings with clients, engineering, marketing and management.

Education

Professional Bachelors of Architecture at Carleton University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts at University of Toronto
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Alpha Rho Chi Medal
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
JUNO Awards
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education