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Pierre Luc Lalonde is a versatile musician specializing in funk, blues, pop/rock and Jazz/Instrumental music. P-L is recognized for his heavy playing style and the consistent performances he gives.
After working as a Drummer and Music Manager for the world’s biggest cruise line company, Carnival Cruiseline, Pierre is currently working on developing his music career in Londrina, Brasil. He is performing with multiple acts in the city from Jazz trios to Cover Bands and Prog-Rock Band Hocus.
In November 2015, after graduating with distinction from the MMus in Popular Music Performance he undertook at the ICMP in London England, Pierre was offered a contract with Carnival Cruise Lines where he got to perform nightly, playing different genres every night at a professional level while travelling the world. After his first contract, Pierre was promoted to Music Manager meaning he oversaw the music program and musicians on whichever ship he was assigned to while performing nightly. From late 2015 to 2019 Pierre got to connect with, inspire and work to get the best out of the very talented and inspiring musicians on board the ships.
In September 2014 P-L leaves Canada to study music performance in London, UK. During his trip he had the chance to play with upcoming artists in multiple London venues and meets musicians from all over the world. At the end of his journey in London, UK, PL graduated with distinction from the MMus in Popular Music Performance he undertook at the ICMP. During his Master’s studies he explored: Odd Time Signature performance, advanced ensemble leading techniques, Funk from a cultural/performative perspective and completed a Practice as Research project in which he examined the impact of music technologies on Live Music Performance through an academic research paper and a recital. P-L is now developing his own style as a musician and ensemble leader by creating projects which will fulfill his desire to perform as well as explore and study the art of music performance.
MUSIC AWARDS:
“Pierre Luc received an award from the from Association of Popular Music Education in Dec 2015 for Best Overall in the MMus of Popular Music Performance”
“Pierre Luc received an award from Sabian Cymbals in April 2013 for outstanding achievements in Musical Performance. Pierre Luc got the honor to hand pick his new sets of cymbals at the Sabian Factory in Meductic New Brunswick”
“Pierre Luc also received an award (scholarship) from Sabian Cymbals in April 2012 for outstanding achievements in musical Performance”
Pierre’s Website: www.pllalonde.com
