I'm Éloi Desjardins, a keyboard player, musician and composer based in Montreal. I specialize in original composition, sound recording, music production, digital music, live performance, and improvisation accompaniment for theatre. My training at UQAM and Vincent-d’Indy has given me a strong foundation in both creation and performance, and I love connecting with the energy of the stage. Beyond music, I have experience in customer service and catering, which sharpened my listening, adaptability, and teamwork. I'm passionate about musical creation and the theatre context, and I'm also excited about writing and creating online content.

Éloi Desjardins

I'm Éloi Desjardins, a keyboard player, musician and composer based in Montreal. I specialize in original composition, sound recording, music production, digital music, live performance, and improvisation accompaniment for theatre. My training at UQAM and Vincent-d’Indy has given me a strong foundation in both creation and performance, and I love connecting with the energy of the stage. Beyond music, I have experience in customer service and catering, which sharpened my listening, adaptability, and teamwork. I'm passionate about musical creation and the theatre context, and I'm also excited about writing and creating online content.

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I’m Éloi Desjardins, a keyboard player, musician and composer based in Montreal. I specialize in original composition, sound recording, music production, digital music, live performance, and improvisation accompaniment for theatre. My training at UQAM and Vincent-d’Indy has given me a strong foundation in both creation and performance, and I love connecting with the energy of the stage.

Beyond music, I have experience in customer service and catering, which sharpened my listening, adaptability, and teamwork. I’m passionate about musical creation and the theatre context, and I’m also excited about writing and creating online content.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Improvisation accompanist at Various venues and ensembles (Ligue des Grandes Mesures, LICUQAM, La LUDIC, La Sprite, Collège Montmorency, University Improvisation Cup)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided live improvisation accompaniment for over 150 performances, creating live music on the spot and adapting in real time to energy and stage dynamics; supported narrative and emotional atmospheres on stage.
Composer at Montreal Campus
February 1, 2024 - Present
Composed several musical variations for a thematic jingle.
Intern at Quebec Federation of Labour
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Original music creation for awareness advertising campaigns.
Video Editor at Marie-Anne Alepin
April 1, 2017 - Present
Edited a full play recording (1h30) using Final Cut Pro.
Waiter at Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Reception and service in a renowned cultural establishment; managed a demanding clientele in a musical environment; handled a section of about 40 covers per evening.
Cook at Resto-Bar La Maisonnée
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Culinary duties and customer service in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
Cook at La Cage Brasserie Sportive
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Food preparation and service in a sports-themed restaurant.
Cook at Pasta Express
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Short-term cook role with focus on efficiency and quality.
Cook at Saint-Hubert Rotisserie
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Rotisserie kitchen duties with a focus on consistency and customer service.
Employee at IGA Supermarkets
March 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
General entry-level duties at a supermarket; customer service and stock management.

Education

Bachelor of Music at UQAM
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
DEC Musique at École de musique Vincent - d'Indy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment