production

Mario Lepage is well versed in the field of production working with some of Western Canada's most promising artists including: Rayannah, Shawn Jobin, Vaero, Wild Black, Éemi, and Respectful Child.

With a wide array of analogue gear at his disposal and a diverse skill set, the multi-instrumentalist always aims to work with the artist's vision and encapsulate their personality while taking their music to the next level.

In 2019, Lepage received two “Producer of the Year” awards and is nominated once more for “Producer of the Year” at this year’s Trille Or Awards.

“Working with Mario was one of the most enjoyable collaborative experiences I've had in my musical career thus far. He really tunes into your creative vision and immerses himself in the process of capturing it, while also challenging you to push your own musical boundaries. Armed with an array of quality instruments and analog gear in a gorgeous studio space, Mario's keen creative sensibilities are a tasteful balance of blending traditional songwriting approaches with more experimental exploration, leaving you with a high quality, beautifully unique sonic story. I highly recommend working with him!”

— Wild Black

“Mario has a dreamy, adventurous and tenacious spirit which he shares wholeheartedly with all the projects he undertakes. Our collaboration on my album led to something richer, more daring and more anchored thanks to his artistic mark. I can say with pride and sincerity that my creative process has been marked by our experience together.”

— Rayannah

Mario is everything you want out of a film composer: collaborative, flexible, and TALENTED, all caps. He knows which questions to ask to better understand your vision - you know, uh, the one that you’re, um, having trouble articulating - and has a good understanding of (and patience for!) the tango that is post-production.

With his tunes, Mario took our project exactly where it needed to go - a place we couldn’t have imagined at the outset - and was super responsive to any tweaks we wanted to make. So whether you have a very specific idea in mind, or need some creative input from a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist (because you’re running on fumes and have a hundred other decisions to make), Mario is your person. Give him a seed, and watch it grow.

— Gabriel Tougas & Simon Madore (directors of “Excluded By Design”)

“My experience with Mario has been so successful! His creative curiosity is contagious and he stays true to the artist's musical style. It's a real collaboration when we work together and I always look forward to seeing him in the studio!”

— Éemi

“Mario Lepage is a natural leader in the studio and above all, a producer who knows how to bring a song to fruition. Through my working experience with Mario I can attest that he is an artist who understands the essence of a sonic piece. His ability to map out where to go with a song helps to shape and elevate each piece he contributes to. His openness and generosity are a few of his remarkable qualities which are greatly appreciated by the artists he works with, including myself.”

— Shawn Jobin

“I've worked with Mario Lepage numerous times over the years and have absolutely loved each experience. He is a fine session musician as well as an amazing producer and engineer. His work reflects the professionalism and creative energy brought to every project he works on and his interest for the artist's wellbeing is at the heart of his work.”

— VAERO aka Véronique Poulin