NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

NXNE 2025 (Toronto ON)

Fresh Up Festival Series 2024 (Hamilton ON)

Sunset Sessions 2024 (Kitchener ON)

TD Markham Jazz Festival 2023 (Markham ON)

Next Wave Jazz Series 2023 (Toronto ON)

Opener for Moonchild (as ‘Lazula’) 2017 (Toronto ON)

Tracks presented at The Listening Party Music Producer Showcase (2022, 2023), the Women In Music Summit (2024), the JUNO Songwriters’ Circle (2025)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Mentor, 2022 – present

• Mentorship, coaching and support for fellow industry professionals

Music Instructor, 2015-2018 – Firefly Music Lessons

• One-on-one saxophone, voice, flute, and piano instruction 

Part-Time Faculty Member, 2014-2015 – Brandon University School of Music

• Aural and Keyboard Skills III/IV (jazz stream)

• Saxophone Pedagogy

• Small Jazz Ensemble 

Saxophone Instructor, 2008-2015 – Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music

• One-on-one saxophone instruction

Graduate Assistant, 2012-2014 – Brandon University

• Co-director for small jazz groups and the Brandon University Big Band

 Solfège and Aural Skills Assistant, 2009-2011 – Brandon University

• Tester and grader for undergraduate students on material from Solfège and Aural Skills

Sing! Sing! Sing! Instructor, Summer 2012, Summer 2013 – Brandon University Mini U

• Creator and instructor for a summer day camp course on singing popular music

Music Instructor, Summer 2010 – Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre

• One-on-one saxophone, clarinet and flute lessons, group aural skills class

BANDS & ENSEMBLES

SHANNON CHAPMAN
Shannon is the sole creator, producer, songwriter/composer, vocalist, keyboardist & woodwind player in her original neo-soul project. She is a rising force in the Canadian neo-soul scene, captivating audiences with her effortlessly smooth sound and deeply personal lyrics. An instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer, she brings her autonomous vision to all aspects of her practice, blending sultry woodwinds, lush jazz harmonies, and laid-back grooves to create a musical atmosphere that’s as introspective as it is funky. 

Shannon’s artistry has garnered praise from both the press and industry tastemakers, landing her spots on high-profile Apple Music Editorial playlists like New in R&B, Smooth and Easy, and Grown N Sexy. Her sophisticated songwriting and production style have earned her a reputation for breezily combining meticulous musicianship with soulful and groovy style. 

From intimate solo performances to full band shows, Shannon has graced notable stages such as the Markham Jazz Festival, the Next Wave Jazz Series, Sunset Sessions, and Fresh Up Festival, and presented tracks at The Listening Party Music Producer Showcase.

Her 2020 debut EP, Ebb & Flow, delved into themes of self-reflection, emotional struggle, and breaking bad habits. But with her recent 2024 release Playing Games, Shannon’s music shifts in a lighter, more empowered direction - celebrating new beginnings, authenticity, and embracing life on her own terms. In 2025, she is writing, producing, and filming her next project.

In addition to managing everything music-related, Shannon is also her own recording engineer, booking manager, promoter, release campaign manager, musical director, graphic artist, and merch designer/creator.

KATHERINE WILSON
In singer-songwriter Katherine Wilson’s original pop project, Shannon performs keyboard, backing vocals, and serves as the group’s Music Director, creating charts, lyric sheets, audio reference tracks, and facilitating rehearsals. Additionally, Shannon has co-written several songs with Katherine for this project.

PRETTY
A first-call sub for psychedelic rock band Pretty, Shannon holds it down on organ in this group.

THE WAY LIGHT
A new original project by songwriter-producer duo Katie DuTemple and John Kanakas made its debut in 2024, with Shannon providing backing vocals and keyboard at their band launch in July and their album release show in November.

MEGA CITY SWING BAND
Shannon held the first tenor chair in the Megacity Swing Band, a Toronto community pro/am big band, between 2015 and 2021. Under the direction of music educator and composer/arranger Gary Martin, Shannon was an active soloist in the ensemble.

PAST ASSOCIATED ACTS

Shannon has had many years of varied experience playing in wind ensembles, small jazz groups, big bands, Latin bands, singer-songwriter projects, motown, R&B, pop & more.

Original Projects - Grace May, Braeden Mitchell, Kojo Easy Damptey, Kori Kameda, Alex McCulloch, Tomson Highway

Jazz, Blues & Latin - Sean Irvine Sextet, Toronto Jazz Collective, Mega City Swing Band, Mississauga Big Band, BackTrack Blues Band, Blackboard Blues Band, the Platz/Gatien Jazz Group, Michael Cain, Indestructible (FKA Son Latino Band)

Cover, Tribute & Weddings Bands - Violeta’s Door, Shrinehouse Amy Winehouse Tribute, Fake Prom, Brent Miller LIVE

MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS - PIT BAND

CHICAGO - Flin Flon, MB, 2013. Musical director Crystal Kolt. Alto sax, soprano sax, and flute.

FOOTLOOSE - Virden, MB, 2013. Musical director Brent Campbell. Tenor sax, soprano sax, and flute.

A CHORUS LINE - Brandon, MB, 2009. Musical director Matt Duboff. Tenor sax, soprano sax, and flute.