MÉLANIE GUAY PRODUCTIONS

A refined singer/songwriter with an elegant touch who seamlessly blends soul and pop, Melanie Guay is a classically trained vocalist and jazz pianist with a sophisticated sound embarking listeners on a hypnotic journey through songs of comfort, liberty and complete honesty.

Having begun her songwriting catalogue at the early age of 7, Melanie undeniably had a natural attraction and drive towards creating a unique musical path under her terms. The beginning chapters depicted a scholarly focus from mastery in her first classic and jazz piano studies to completing her bachelors in pop and jazz vocals at the highly regarded “l’Université de Montréal”. Her professional start included prestigious provincial accomplishments; a semi-finalist position in the 2006 edition of “Ma Première Place-des- Arts”, winner of the “Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée” in Gaspésie, and 2 “Coup De Pouce” awards at the “Festival Vue sur la Releve” in 2009.

Drawing inspiration from her lake in her hometown and one of its most breath taking historical gems, “Lac-Mégantic”, Melanie self produced her debut album “Palais d’hélium” showcasing her songwriting depth and vocal command. Released in 2011 through Passport Records, the singles resonated in all the radio stations in Canada and overseas. Last year. She released independly a new single, “L’Aventure” which received overwhelming Stingray and provincial radio support.

Ignited with an urge to further explore her deepest inspiration, Melanie is currently in studio preparing an album encompassed around the theme of water who’s properties are ingrained in her artistic writing and vocal style; simple yet complex, subtle yet powerful, as capable of calmness as of anarchy. Pure and uncompromised, this new collection of songs will showcase Melanie’s journey and growth as both a singer and songwriter and is scheduled for release towards the end of 2019.