28/12/2020
SK8FIND Figure skating music on Spotify
We know that the hardest part is to find the perfect music, so we have put together many playlists...
Performing is so much easier when the music sounds amazing!
Because our mixes sound loud and clear. We are creative, passionate and perfectionist.
Magic happens when there’s a bonding relationship between your mix and the choreography.
Rough cuts, abrupt transitions or poor music choice spoil an otherwise memorable moment.
Our artistic approach with acute attention to detail makes our creations shine on the international scene.
Success happens when audience and judges are captivated by a performance.
A good musical arrangement is a crucial asset, a piece of equipment capable of completely transforming the outcome of a season.
Beginner or International competitor, your success is our motivation.
Hugo Chouinard
Musical consultant and designer
editing, mixing, mastering
The designer
Former member of the Canadian National Team in Ice Dance who has created over 60,000 programs in 32 years, Hugo has been immersed into the skating world since the age of 5. He founded the studio in 1993 and was one of the first skating music designers to create computer-generated mixes.
Event technician and DJ at regional, national and ISU events, he knows a lot about ice rinks and pool acoustics. You can be assured that your mix will sound loud and clear.
Former Ice Dance and Synchronized Skating coach/choreographer, his extensive experience and background enable him to both understand and meet the needs of even the most demanding client.
He loves challenges and perfection!
Karl Hugo
Multi-instrumentalist
composer and performer
The composer
Karl is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer. Classical, Latin, Jazz, Dubstep, he is a true genius who brings a very unique edge by creating original arrangements, underlaying rhythm, orchestral music bridges, vocal choirs, etc. He can create a grandiose orchestral ending from a fade-out.
Karl’s large music library is aired in over 100 countries throughout the world on prestigious networks such as ABC, BBC One, TF1, Indosiar, Fox Japan, CBC, Disney Channel, Disney Channel Asia.
Sky’s really the limit!
News
09/09/2020
YOUR LAST KISS
From Karl Hugo the composer and performer : This is a vibrant piano and cello duet. See Feeling Mathieu...
30/08/2020
Gabriella & Guillaume Behind the Scenes
Beautiful example of how composing can enhance your figure skating program. Created in collaboration with our brilliant composer Karl Hugo...
29/08/2020
THE SKATING MUSIC MAGICIAN
Six screens, audio tracks everywhere and music that is constantly playing… Welcome to the world of Hugo Chouinard, the...
09/05/2020
Shoma Uno Behind the Scenes
Karl Hugo performs his new composition “Your Last Kiss” specially created for Japanese figure skating champion Shoma Uno. This...
18/03/2020
I Feel Lonely
Our composer Karl Hugo is passionate about Figure Skating. Loneliness affects everyone, whether you are single or not. To...
26/08/2019
THE MAN BEHIND FIGURE SKATING MUSIC
Pierre-Hugues “Hugo” Chouinard is the man behind the musical arrangements of many of the world’s top competitors. He also...
10/01/2019
Hubbell & Donohue Behind the Scenes
Exclusive behind the scenes footage from Karl Hugo, our composer who arranged and performed the final version of the...
29/09/2018
The Thank You Canada Tour
I’m very excited to be musically involved in this TTYCT journey. I rarely take pictures with the athletes, but...
30/08/2018
Wang & Liu Behind the Scenes
Exclusive behind the scenes footage from Karl Hugo, our composer who arranged and performed the instrumental sections called Beyond...
29/07/2018
Did you know?
Google search results may reveal a lot about your favorite music guy but they can’t possibly tell you everything....
30/06/2018
Behind the Scenes Helsinki Rockettes
Exclusive behind the scenes footage from Karl Hugo, our composer who re-arranged and performed a dubstep version for the...
23/05/2018
All That Skate 2018
Exciting collaboration with David Wilson on the 2018 Gala soundtrack design. A fantastic journey that began in 2006 when...
15/02/2018
How Adam Rippon chooses his music
Figure skating music, explained By Dion Lee During the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Adam Rippon skated to...
14/02/2018
Putting Their Mark on Olympic Skaters’ Music
Behind the Music of 49 Olympic Figure Skaters in Pyeongchang. They are the music origin for the boundary-breaking North...
01/02/2018
The Musician for Figure Skaters and Artistic Swimmers
Karl Hugo began playing and composing on the piano as a child, creating his first concerto when he was barely...
03/03/2016
Olympic Artistic Swimming
Breathless! The silent and frozen calm of winter –Ice cracks like thunder under our feet In the distance, the...
16/02/2016
Podcast Episode 1
by Pj Kwong
Inside Edge When I was trying to come up with who would be a terrific first official guest for...
16/05/2012
Creating Programs
by Vladislav Luchianov
Chouinard talks music Canadian specialist believes figure skating is great musical school. The name Hugo Chouinard is well known...
05/12/2011
Making Music
by Melanie Hoyt
YUNA KIM HAS PREVIOUSLY lent her voice to several popular songs in her South Korean homeland, but her first...
14/08/2010
Skate to a music that grabs your heart!
by Vladislav Luchianov
Hugo Chouinard is a former Canadian National team member in ice dancing. Since 1994 he works in a musical...
05/06/2010
Maestro to Skating’s Elite
LINDA LIN speaks to Hugo Chouinard, the creative genius who designs music for a virtual who’s who of skaters...
01/06/2010
The making of an Olympic
gold medal winning program
According to skating music designer, Hugo Chouinard, “Putting together music, it’s a bit like creating a small Hollywood-style film....
01/02/2010
The Man Behind the Music
by Susan D. Russell
He may not be a household name, but there are likely countless skating fans around the world that have...
18/12/2009
The man who feels the music
by Vladislav Luchianov
Our today’s article is about Hugo Chouinard, great musical designer for Figure Skating. He is former ice dancer and...
Professional design
If you are an athlete, a parent, a coach or a choreographer looking for a professionally edited program,
it will be a pleasure to share our expertise in order to bring your ideas to life.
Specialists in figure skating music editing, mixing and composing since 1993.