Biography

One of the world's most notable young musicians, Justin Taylor is a musician of versatility and great command. His compositions range from solo piano music to rock to orchestral colours to jazz. Taylor really does do it all. Taylor's music has reached from the tip of southern Ontario in Canada to the other end of the globe in Australia it has a universal appeal which pleases audiences and musicians alike. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, Taylor learned the piano after he moved to Mississauga, Ontario at age 5. In Mississauga he studied with the man to have the first variety show on the CBC - pianist Alf Coward (1989-2000). Coward was also a student of Oscar Peterson, another Canadian treasure. While Taylor never got to meet Oscar Peterson, he did get an advanced education in piano and theory. While with Alf, Taylor became interested in composition and composed his first piano piece at age 10. He also studied trumpet and theory at Loyola school, mainly with instructor Kevin Harkin (2000-2003). 

His first mature classical compositions were premiered in Poland at a private recital (Piano Sonata Nos. 1 & 2). The recital was a huge success and numerous performances followed, both chamber and orchestral. Taylor's first Canadian premiere was given by the Brampton Symphony Orchestra, who performed "Prelude No. 2" in an orchestral arrangement by music director and conductor Robert Raines. The performance earned Taylor a standing ovation and much praise after the premiere. Since then, he has had works performed at various new music and classical music festivals including Beethovenfest in Bonn, Germany, as well as having works premiered by orchestras and performers all around the globe.

Thousands have gravitated towards Taylor's music and his music is becoming more and more popular with each coming year, earning ears all over the world. Taylor has also written compositions for heavyweights in the classical music world such as Helene Grimaud, and Alun Francis, as well as many amateur musicians and friends. Taylor also has a strong online following.

With the release of his album "Unpredictability" in 2011, Taylor made the leap from classical composer and performer to one of a genre weaving craftsman.
 
Taylor's music is published and available from Lake of Songs music publishers. He releases all of his albums via indie label Lantern Records.