A Brooks native, composer and pianist Melody Lo has a passion for music ever since she was a child. With over 15 years of playing experience, she holds an RCM level 10 certificate and passed her ARCT in piano performance playing exam. She has studied under mentors such as Edwin Gnandt, Mboya Nicholson, and Chris Andrew. She has some experience with freelance arranging work, bringing a client’s idea to life into sheet music and DAW demos. This inspired her to pursue composition over performing. Her compositions are rooted in Romantic lyricism and emotional clarity, coupled with the narrative shaping and harmonic colour of traditional Disney and musical theatre. Melody is completing her Bachelor of Music at MacEwan University, where she also earned a diploma in composition. Outside her work, she enjoys playing video games, wall climbing, shopping, drawing, and watching movies — influences that often find their way into her creative world.

Melody Lo

A Brooks native, composer and pianist Melody Lo has a passion for music ever since she was a child. With over 15 years of playing experience, she holds an RCM level 10 certificate and passed her ARCT in piano performance playing exam. She has studied under mentors such as Edwin Gnandt, Mboya Nicholson, and Chris Andrew. She has some experience with freelance arranging work, bringing a client’s idea to life into sheet music and DAW demos. This inspired her to pursue composition over performing. Her compositions are rooted in Romantic lyricism and emotional clarity, coupled with the narrative shaping and harmonic colour of traditional Disney and musical theatre. Melody is completing her Bachelor of Music at MacEwan University, where she also earned a diploma in composition. Outside her work, she enjoys playing video games, wall climbing, shopping, drawing, and watching movies — influences that often find their way into her creative world.

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A Brooks native, composer and pianist Melody Lo has a passion for music ever since she was a child. With over 15 years of playing experience, she holds an RCM level 10 certificate and passed her ARCT in piano performance playing exam. She has studied under mentors such as Edwin Gnandt, Mboya Nicholson, and Chris Andrew. She has some experience with freelance arranging work, bringing a client’s idea to life into sheet music and DAW demos. This inspired her to pursue composition over performing.

Her compositions are rooted in Romantic lyricism and emotional clarity, coupled with the narrative shaping and harmonic colour of traditional Disney and musical theatre.

Melody is completing her Bachelor of Music at MacEwan University, where she also earned a diploma in composition. Outside her work, she enjoys playing video games, wall climbing, shopping, drawing, and watching movies — influences that often find their way into her creative world.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composing Music at Personal
September 1, 2020 - Present
Composed a 5-movement orchestral work titled "The Bird Suites" for chamber orchestra which premiered in summer 2023. Created compositions across varying genres, primarily classical and jazz, during university studies.
Collaborative Composer at Client-based
May 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023
Arranged music and collaboratively wrote several pieces. Played piano for recording demos. Proficient in using scoring software like Finale and digital audio workstations, particularly with MIDI.
Piano Teacher at Royal Music Academy
September 30, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Taught piano in a home-based school alongside other music instructors. Planned practicing routines and assisted children aged 4-12 with improving their piano skills.

Education

Bachelor of Music at MacEwan University
September 1, 2022 - August 18, 2025
High School Diploma at Brooks Composite High School
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2017

Qualifications

RCM Grade 10 Piano Certificate
June 13, 2013 - June 14, 2014
Bachelor of Music
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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