Melisa McGregor is a multifaceted Canadian artist, excelling as a violinist, composer, and producer. Her remarkable career has seen her collaborate with esteemed organizations, including the Labyrinth Theater Co. in New York City, where she has crafted music for their productions.
For the past seven years, Melisa has had the privilege of working alongside the renowned Danny Elfman, assisting him on numerous film scores. Her impressive portfolio includes contributions to iconic films such as Alice in Wonderland and Fifty Shades Darker.
As a dedicated philanthropist, Melisa serves as the producer of The Library Concert Series, which benefits music education and charities. This initiative showcases her commitment to using her talents to make a positive impact on the world.
Melisa's creative endeavors have also been recognized through her award-winning films, "Gajeta" (2008) and "Fast Forward" (2004). Both projects, which she wrote, directed, and composed the music for, received accolades for their outstanding use of music at prominent independent film festivals.
Melisa's accomplishments have not gone unnoticed, as she was selected as a Sundance Composer Lab Fellow in 2016. Additionally, she participated in the BMI Conducting Workshop the same year. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada.