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Hello! I’m Arden Arapyan, a passionate musician, composer, and music producer based in Laval, Quebec. With a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from the Université de Montréal, I’ve dedicated my life to exploring and sharing diverse musical styles, from jazz to classical and world music. Whether performing on cruise ships or teaching piano and jazz improvisation at the university, I love connecting with people through music.
Alongside my performance career, I founded the ArtDen Music Workshop, offering lessons and coaching to musicians of all ages and skill levels. Music education and creation are at the heart of what I do, and I strive to inspire others to discover their own musical voice. When I’m not making music, you’ll find me exploring interests like Shaolin Kung Fu, yoga, theatre, or scuba diving.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Armenian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Turkish
Intermediate
Work Experience
Pianiste et claviériste de l’orchestre de spectacle principal at P&O Cruises Carnival U.K. & Holland-America Line Cruises
January 1, 2010 - April 27, 2025Pianist and keyboardist in the main show orchestra aboard cruise ships, performing live music entertainment from 2010 to 2025.
Professeur de musique à l’école primaire at Commission Scolaire de Laval
January 1, 2020 - April 27, 2025Music teacher at the primary school level, delivering music instruction and fostering musical skills in young students from 2020 to the present.
Fondateur / entrepreneur at Atelier de musique « ArtDen »
January 1, 2015 - April 27, 2025Founder and entrepreneur providing individual instrument and composition lessons, ensemble coaching, and musical awakening classes for children, adolescents, and adults since 2015.
Professeur de piano at Université de Montréal - Service des Activités Culturelles
January 1, 2013 - April 27, 2025Piano teacher responsible for jazz initiation workshops and jazz ensembles from 2013 to the present.
Responsable de l’activité de musique avec les jeunes at Activité « Hayortyats » Union Générale Arménienne de la Bienfaisance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Led musical activities including singing, guitar, and piano lessons for young beginners between 8 to 17 years old, organized cultural outings, and discussions about all music styles during 2015-2016.
Pianist and Keyboardist at P&O Cruises Carnival U.K. & Holland-America Line Cruises
January 1, 2010 - June 15, 2025Performed as pianist and keyboardist in the main show orchestra aboard cruise ships, delivering live music entertainment to a diverse international audience from 2010 to 2025.
Music Teacher at Commission Scolaire de Laval
January 1, 2020 - June 15, 2024Teaching music at the primary school level, fostering musical skills and appreciation in young students, from 2020 to present.
Founder and Entrepreneur at Atelier de musique « ArtDen »
January 1, 2015 - June 15, 2024Founded and managed a music workshop offering individual instrumental lessons, composition and arrangement coaching, ensemble coaching, and musical awakening classes for children, adolescents, and adults since 2015.
Piano Teacher and Jazz Workshop Leader at Université de Montréal Service des Activités Culturelles
January 1, 2013 - June 15, 2024Teaching piano, responsible for jazz and improvisation initiation workshops and directing jazz ensembles since 2013.
Music Activity Coordinator at Hayortyats Union Générale Arménienne de la Bienfaisance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Led music activities for youth aged 8 to 17, including beginner lessons in singing, guitar, and piano, and discussions about various music styles. Organized free attendance to student dress rehearsals at the Opéra de Montréal from 2015 to 2016.
Pianiste et claviériste at P&O Cruises Carnival U.K. & Holland-America Line Cruises
January 1, 2010 - June 27, 2025Pianist and keyboard player in the main show orchestra aboard cruise ships, performing from 2010 to 2025.
Professeur de musique at Commission scolaire de Laval
January 1, 2020 - June 27, 2025Music teacher at the primary school level, delivering music education since 2020.
Fondateur / entrepreneur at Atelier de musique « ArtDen »
January 1, 2015 - June 27, 2025Founder and entrepreneur providing individual instrument lessons, composition and arrangement coaching, ensemble coaching, and musical awakening programs for children, teenagers, and adults since 2015.
Professeur de piano at Université de Montréal
January 1, 2013 - June 27, 2025Piano teacher at the Cultural Activities Service, responsible for the initiation workshop to jazz and improvisation, as well as jazz ensembles, since 2013.
Responsable de l’activité de musique avec les jeunes at Activité « Hayortyats » Union Générale Arménienne de la Bienfaisance
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Managed music activities for youth aged 8 to 17, including beginner lessons in singing, guitar, and piano, as well as discussions on all styles of music and organizing outings to the Opéra de Montréal student rehearsals in 2015-2016.
Pianiste et claviériste de l’orchestre de spectacle principal at P&O Cruises Carnival U.K. & Holland-America Line Cruises
January 1, 2010 - April 27, 2025Performed as pianist and keyboardist for the main show orchestra aboard cruise ships, providing live musical entertainment for international audiences from 2010 to 2025.
Professeur de musique à l’école primaire at Commission Scolaire de Laval
January 1, 2020 - April 27, 2025Teaching music to elementary school students, developing their foundational skills and fostering musical appreciation since 2020.
Fondateur / entrepreneur at Atelier de musique « ArtDen »
January 1, 2015 - April 27, 2025Founder and leader of the ArtDen Music Workshop offering individual instrument and composition lessons, ensemble coaching, and musical awakening programs for children, teens, and adults since 2015.
Professeur de piano et responsable d’ateliers d’initiation au jazz at Université de Montréal - Service des Activités Culturelles
January 1, 2013 - April 27, 2025Teaching piano and managing jazz initiation workshops and ensembles at the university's cultural activities service since 2013.
Responsable de l’activité musique at Union Générale Arménienne de la Bienfaisance « Hayortyats »
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Led music activities for youth aged 8 to 17 including beginner-level choir, guitar and piano lessons, and music discussions. Also organized educational outings to the Opéra de Montréal’s student dress rehearsals in 2015-2016.
Education
Baccalauréat at Université de Montréal
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Diplôme d’études collégiales at Vanier College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Baccalauréat at Université de Montréal
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Diploma at Vanier College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Baccalauréat at Université de Montréal
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Diplôme d’études collégiales at Vanier College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Baccalauréat en Interprétation Jazz at Université de Montréal
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Diplôme d’études collégiales at Vanier College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Winner of the 2008 Grand Prize at the Montreal International Jazz Festival
July 5, 2025 - July 5, 2025Winner of the instrumental category of the Propulsion Jazz competition at Planète Jazz radio in 2007
July 5, 2025 - July 5, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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