He has written over 20 film scores, including the 2004 film TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE, which earned him many accolades. In addition to being a versatile composer, Charest is an accomplished jazz guitarist, performing regularly with some of Montreal’s finest musicians. Like many teenagers of his time, Charest picked up the guitar at age 13 to learn Beatles and Led Zeppelin tunes. After taking lessons, he went on to further his musical studies at McGill and Montreal Universities. He toured as a sideman for various bands in Quebec and abroad.