Biography
Guy Bergeron is a Canadian composer, guitarist, arranger, and studio engineer born on October 13, 1964, in Loretteville, Province of Quebec, Canada. He began his formal music education at Cégep de Ste-Foy, earning a collegial degree in music with guitar as his primary instrument in 1984, followed by a DEC in pop music from Cégep of Drummondville in 1986. Bergeron furthered his studies in composition, completing a third cycle at the Conservatoire de musique de Québec in 1990, and later pursued jazz interpretation at the University of Montreal from 1992 to 1994, focusing on electric guitar. He also trained in computer-assisted music at Musitechnic School in Montreal.
Bergeron's career spans over 25 years, during which he has worked as a professional musician, composer (notably in jazz and classical genres), arranger, teacher, and studio engineer. He is proficient in a wide range of instruments, including classical, electric, acoustic, and synthesizer guitars, as well as banjo, mandolin, and bass. Bergeron's versatility is reflected in his work, which covers a broad spectrum of musical styles. He has managed his own studio, recording albums and demos for over a hundred musical groups in the Quebec region, and has composed and arranged for various vocal and instrumental ensembles.
Known for his clean jazz guitar sound and sophisticated chordal shifts reminiscent of Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, and John Scofield, Bergeron has garnered recognition for both his jazz and classical compositions. His works are widely disseminated online, and he is respected within the Quebec music community for his passion and commitment to musical diversity.
Fun Facts
- Guy Bergeron manages his own recording studio, where he has engineered and produced music for over a hundred groups in the Quebec region.
- He is skilled in both classical and jazz guitar, as well as banjo, mandolin, and bass, showcasing remarkable instrumental versatility.
- Bergeron's compositions, especially for guitar ensembles, are widely available and performed internationally via online sheet music platforms.
- He studied computer-assisted music, integrating technology into his creative and production processes.
Musical Connections
Mentors/Influences
- Pat Metheny - Cited as a major stylistic influence, particularly in jazz guitar approach and harmonic language. (General influence on Bergeron's jazz compositions and guitar technique.) [Throughout career]
- Mike Stern - Influence on jazz guitar style and improvisational approach. (General influence on jazz works.) [Throughout career]
- John Scofield - Influence on phrasing and jazz guitar sound. (General influence on jazz works.) [Throughout career]
Key Collaborators
- Various Quebec region ensembles and bands - Recorded, arranged, and produced albums and demos for over a hundred groups as a studio engineer and arranger. (Albums and demos for regional groups (specific names not provided in sources).) [1990s–present]
Artists Influenced
- Various students and regional musicians - As a teacher and arranger, Bergeron has influenced students and musicians in the Quebec music scene. (Arrangements and compositions for vocal and instrumental ensembles.) [1990s–present]
Connection Network
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Reflets | 2015-03-06 | Album |
| Guitar & Friends | 2025-01-09 | Album |
| Music for Guitar Trio | 2021-04-30 | Album |
| Warmer Days Are Comin’ | 2024-03-05 | Album |
| Awakening | 2023-01-13 | Album |
| Living in the Now | 2022-02-17 | Album |
| Blanc & Black | 2021-11-15 | Album |
| Summer Duets | 2021-06-21 | Album |
| See You Next Year | 2021-03-04 | Album |
| A New Beginning | 2020-11-20 | Album |
| Car Ride | 2017-08-25 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Hey Folks (Reflets)
- Slow Snow (Music for Guitar Trio)
- Tryptuk (Music for Guitar Trio)
- Fleur d'eau (Reflets)
- Ad Lib Lovers (Reflets)
- Le ruisseau de mon enfance (Reflets)
- Will You Wait Till Then (Guitar & Friends)
- A Walk in the Park (Guitar & Friends)
- The Three Sides of a Coin (Guitar & Friends)
- Reflets (Reflets)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Guy Bergeron has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | 14:28 | Chuva de Novembro | Tudo Bem (Brazilian)w/ Dean Ellis |