ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

North Bay, Ontario native Billy Boissonneault became a multi-instrumentalist at age 7 showing a gift for guitar, bass and mandolin. As a student of several musical styles, he first gained professional experience performing in school plays and fronting the host band for Christmas telethons.

He formed a band at age 13, singing lead and harmony vocals and playing guitar. He was presented a plaque in recognition of his accomplishments as musical director for the high school band Café Chantant. He then relocated to Sudbury to plan his next career move.

While in Sudbury Billy established a loyal fan base, impressing club owners and fellow musicians alike. This collective respect from the music business community made him a regular freelancer, playing sessions at reputable studios, taking on guitar students at a music agency and appearing at district fairs.

In 1991 Billy Boissonneault won the Canadian Country Open Singing Contest in his category of Male 18 And Under. He was granted the opportunity of working with a couple of country music veterans. He recorded a tune written by Terry Carisse entitled “Those Loving Lies” which was produced by Larry Mercey at Grant Avenue Studio in Hamilton. Billy’’s single was well received by radio, achieving heavy rotation in Canada and Europe.

Billy spent the next few years honing his craft on the Ontario touring circuit. This led to competing in the professional category of the 1995 “Bud Country” talent contest. Billy won first place singing two original compositions. This award proved a tribute not only to his performance, but to his song writing as well.

In 1996 Billy rose to the next professional level, opening for Little Dogs Records artist Jim Matt, and for Jason McCoy’s summer festival show.

Billy established a digital studio in 1997, branching out to produce and record corporate jingles. He also began performing a single act, with full MIDI production controlled by a laptop.

Since moving to Edmonton in 2000, Billy has written a jingle for a CMT music special, traveled to Europe, appeared on Television with several music artists and played at some of major events such as the Camrose Jamboree, Merritt Mountain Music Festival, The Brier, The Scott Tournament of Hearts and etc.

He looks forward to building on the momentum of his achievements in the music business. Billy is currently teaching guitar, freelancing with various Canadian Recording Artists and recording tracks for studios across Canada.

Billy (780) 490-6169 Located in Edmonton, AB