Elysia Biro

Jazz Singer

Birthplace Vancouver Island, Canada

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About

Canadian singer, songwriter, and pianist known for her musical blend of Jazz, soul, and pop, and for her songs "Take the Memories" and "Just Wait A Minute." She also became known online for her Transcription Tuesday series where she transcribed famous jazz solos by ear and performed them on piano.

Before Fame

She began playing classical piano when she was 4 years old. She was teaching herself jazz by ear, transcribing complex solos, and developing her improvisational style by the time she was 13 years old. She earned an Associate Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music in classical piano performance. She then earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Vancouver Island University. She released her first notable single "Take the Memories" in December 2020. She released her breakout single "Just Wait A Minute" in September 2025. 

Trivia

She signed a joint major record deal with Universal Music Canada and Deutsche Grammophon in September 2025. She received a £3,000 International Music Scholarship to study for her Master's degree in Music Education at the University of York in England in 2021. She has cited Chet BakerNina SimoneEsperanza Spalding, and Chopin to be big musical inspirations to her.

Family Life

She was born and raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Associated With

She has compared to artists like LaufeyLizzy McAlpine, and Olivia Dean.