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Sept 2023: So I've just learned that a soundtrack I composed for a Canadian short film “Wild Music” has now accumulated 26 awards worldwide for “Best Original Soundtrack” !! This includes the 2023 International Film Festivals in Venice, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, even Tokyo!
I'll be releasing a bunch of music soon, so please follow me on Spotify & subscribe to my YouTube channel to hear what I'm up to.
PIANO LESSONS! - Fall 2023
School is in! Robert is accepting students for piano lessons (all ages, beginners especially welcome!) Email: robertgscottmusic@gmail.com OR call/text @ (647)-913-4423
- Virtual or In-Home -
new release on zsan records
"Musical and lyrical summersaults with no net. Baring their souls, the live-creative duo of Robert G. Scott and Genevieve Marentette conjure up and embellish variations of 80's popular hits with jazz telepathy and unmatched skill."
- George Koller (Zsan Records)
bio
Juno-nominated Canadian pianist, producer, songwriter, teacher & wanna-be astrophysicist. B.Mus, B.Ed, Member (Ontario College of Teachers)
Robert Scott's music has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, The Today Show, Late Show with Craig Kilborne, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, The X-factor UK, and many others. Robert has also composed scores for CTV, CBC, City-TV, HGTV, Comedy Network. As a pianist he has played, written and recorded with such artists as the late Jeff Healey, Michael Bublé, Colin James, Tom Wilson, Kim Stockwood, Jane Birkin, Bob Rock and more.
Robert wrote Michael Bublé’s hit single, "Hollywood". The song reached #1 in both Canada and the United Kingdom, and the EP was Billboard's #1 adult contemporary album for several weeks after its release. Robert also played the piano and sang the falsetto background vocals on "Hollywood", which was produced by the legendary Bob Rock.
Robert is known for his virtuosic technique, uncanny eidetic musical memory, and his highly passionate and personal performances. He has performed and recorded extensively both as a soloist and as a sideman for many high-profile artists. At age 16, Robert was also one of the youngest people to receive a four-year tuition scholarship to the prestigious Berklee School of Music in Boston MA.
In addition to his B. Mus degree from Berklee, Robert holds a B. Ed from the University of Toronto. Robert was honoured with U of T's "Music Education Innovator of the Year" award in 2004. Robert continues to mentor young musicians both privately and through in-school workshops.
Robert has recently released an archival recording from 2015, called "Live & Improvised", with long-time collaborator, vocalist Genevieve Marentette, on George Koller's boutique label ZSAN RECORDS.
Robert has recorded several albums and will be re-releasing his discography in 2022.
To keep up with Robert G. Scott, follow him on Spotify and subscribe to his YouTube Channel .
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