Who is Greg?

Greg Gibson is a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator with nearly thirty years of professional experience in musical theatre and music education. His passion for live performance and collaboration has taken him across Canada, the United States, and around the world.

For fifteen years, Greg worked as a Music Director and Pianist with Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines, travelling to all seven continents and more than sixty countries. During his time with Norwegian Cruise Line, he had the privilege of music directing major productions including Kinky Boots, Beetlejuice: The Musical, and Jersey Boys (over 200 performances).

Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg holds a Bachelor of Music from Queen’s University, where he studied Music Education and Piano/Vocal Performance. Early in his career, he served as Resident Music Director for Talk Is Free Theatre and later as Intern Music Director at the Shaw Festival under Music Director Paul Sportelli.

Greg has collaborated with theatre companies across North America, including Theatre by the Bay, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Kingston, and the Weston Playhouse in Vermont. In addition to his work in theatre, he is an experienced vocal coach, accompanist, and teacher, offering instruction in piano, voice, and music theory, as well as vocal coaching and audition preparation for performers of all levels.

Now based in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg shares his love of music and the performing arts with students of all ages. His teaching focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music in a supportive and inspiring environment.