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May 4, 1991
Berklee College of Music Graduation Ceremony
Photo taken with Phil Collins, Al Jarreau, Lee Berk (President of Berklee) and Ahmet Ertegun (President of Atlantic Records)
Education
Berklee College of Music Boston, MA
Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance, Graduate May 1991
Other Major Studies include Classical and Contemporary Art forms in Performance, Large Ensemble Arranging & Scoring (big band and orchestral, etc.), Songwriting, Film scoring, Conducting, Composition, and all other general music and academic courses.
Professional experience
1989-Present
Piano/Keyboard and Songwriting instruction for all ages.
Early beginners through very advanced levels in all styles of Music specializing in Jazz and Classical.
1990-1991 Private Instruction, Boston, MA Self-Employed
1991-1993 Private Instruction in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware: Self-Employed and Employed by Howard Herbert’s Music Center.
1993-1998 Private Instruction in Tri-State area: Self-Employed and Employed through The Conservatory Without Walls, Anthony Casario, Director.
1994-Present Self-Employed at Michael Leggerie Piano/Keyboard Instruction and Songwriting Studio, Philadelphia, PA.
1989-Present Performing in many various settings for solo, small and large ensembles at casinos, clubs, concerts, restaurants, hotels, places of worship, museums, conventions, political rally’s and other public and private functions, including weddings, corporate affairs, parties/celebrations (anniversary, retirement, birthday, holiday, religious, etc.)
1999-2002 Former Keyboardist/Backup Vocalist for original rock group on Bodyguard Records music label.
Additional professional activities
Piano Instruction to hundreds of people, including professionals (or family of) such as: musicians, actors, artists, lawyers, police, firefighters, doctors (and many other people in the medical profession), people in professional sports, broadcasting, government, politics, education and many other occupations. (More on file)
Piano Instruction to Special Needs children and adults.
Recording Artist, Producer, Engineer, and Arranger on numerous records/CD's.
Jazz/Classical Pianist, Bandleader of Jazz trio and other duo/trio/quartets performing in tri-state area of Philadelphia.
Jazz/Classical Pianist with Philly local band "The Heartbeats" since 1990 (mainly private functions, i.e. Weddings, etc.)
Singer/Songwriter and Performer of original pop/rock band currently working on recording/publishing deal.
Songwriter/Co-Writer, Performer, Recording Artist with many musicians/bands in many various genres of music including country, folk, blues, jazz, and alternative art forms.
Performed on Live Radio 97.5 WPST, Philadelphia, PA
Performed live on Major Television Networks ABC, CBS, and FOX (pre-recorded), and several cable networks along the East Coast.
Berklee College of Music Graduation Ceremony
Photo taken with Phil Collins, Al Jarreau, Lee Berk (President of Berklee) and Ahmet Ertegun (President of Atlantic Records)
Education
Berklee College of Music Boston, MA
Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance, Graduate May 1991
Other Major Studies include Classical and Contemporary Art forms in Performance, Large Ensemble Arranging & Scoring (big band and orchestral, etc.), Songwriting, Film scoring, Conducting, Composition, and all other general music and academic courses.
Professional experience
1989-Present
Piano/Keyboard and Songwriting instruction for all ages.
Early beginners through very advanced levels in all styles of Music specializing in Jazz and Classical.
1990-1991 Private Instruction, Boston, MA Self-Employed
1991-1993 Private Instruction in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware: Self-Employed and Employed by Howard Herbert’s Music Center.
1993-1998 Private Instruction in Tri-State area: Self-Employed and Employed through The Conservatory Without Walls, Anthony Casario, Director.
1994-Present Self-Employed at Michael Leggerie Piano/Keyboard Instruction and Songwriting Studio, Philadelphia, PA.
1989-Present Performing in many various settings for solo, small and large ensembles at casinos, clubs, concerts, restaurants, hotels, places of worship, museums, conventions, political rally’s and other public and private functions, including weddings, corporate affairs, parties/celebrations (anniversary, retirement, birthday, holiday, religious, etc.)
1999-2002 Former Keyboardist/Backup Vocalist for original rock group on Bodyguard Records music label.
Additional professional activities
Piano Instruction to hundreds of people, including professionals (or family of) such as: musicians, actors, artists, lawyers, police, firefighters, doctors (and many other people in the medical profession), people in professional sports, broadcasting, government, politics, education and many other occupations. (More on file)
Piano Instruction to Special Needs children and adults.
Recording Artist, Producer, Engineer, and Arranger on numerous records/CD's.
Jazz/Classical Pianist, Bandleader of Jazz trio and other duo/trio/quartets performing in tri-state area of Philadelphia.
Jazz/Classical Pianist with Philly local band "The Heartbeats" since 1990 (mainly private functions, i.e. Weddings, etc.)
Singer/Songwriter and Performer of original pop/rock band currently working on recording/publishing deal.
Songwriter/Co-Writer, Performer, Recording Artist with many musicians/bands in many various genres of music including country, folk, blues, jazz, and alternative art forms.
Performed on Live Radio 97.5 WPST, Philadelphia, PA
Performed live on Major Television Networks ABC, CBS, and FOX (pre-recorded), and several cable networks along the East Coast.
KEYBOARDIST/VOCALIST FOR SEPARATE WAYS THE BAND