Michael Leggerie Piano Instruction Studio LLC
Michael Leggerie Entertainment
Making a difference everyday passionately enriching lives with the power of music!
Bio and Information
Everything you need to know about Michael Leggerie
Education
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Bachelor’s Degree (Dual Major of Jazz and Classical- 10 semesters) in Piano 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.
1989-1991 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.)
1992-Present Pianist with THE HEARTBEATS (Coctail hour/Ceremonies) as an independent contractor
1999-2002 Former Keyboardist/Vocalist with LOVE SAVES THE DAY original rock group on Bodyguard Records music label with former National act band leader Dean Davidson of Britny Fox.
2009-2010 Pianist and Vocalist with SEPARATE WAYS THE BAND (Journey Tribute Band)
2014-Present Piano/Music Theory/Improvisation Instructor at Grisafi Music Institute, Bensalem, PA
2014-2018 House Pianist at Laurel Creek Country Club, Mt. Laurel, NJ
2014-Present Bandleader/Pianist/Vocalist of House Band at Dog and Bull Brew, and Music House, Croydon, PA for Saturdays Brunch
2014-2015 Full time Music Theory Instructor and Assistant Choir Director/Pianist at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, A String Theory Charter School in Center City, Philadelphia, PA (Grades 5th-10th)
2014-2019 Pianist/Vocalist at Fries Rebellion Restaurant, Weekend Jazz Brunches, Quakertown/PA
Additional professional activities:
Musician/Composer/Producer/Music Typesetter/Transcriptionist/Copyist/Studio Musician/Arranger
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.
Singer/Songwriter and Performer @Michael Leggerie Entertainment
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.
Featured on WEtv's My Fair Wedding and worked with producer David Tutera.
Featured on the Nationally televised Rachael Ray Show 2018, ABC Network for the NFL
Opening act for the Legendary Rick Springfield, Poconos, PA in 2011
Featured on WMGK radio, Philadelphia, PA Business of the Month
Performed on International Cruise Lines
Performed for many noteworthy charitable organizations and events
Some Venues Performing
Michael Leggerie Entertainment
VENUE CITY STATE
Ace Center
Lafayette Hill
PA
Aldie Mansion
Doylestown
PA
American Hotel
Freehold
NJ
Aronomink CC
Newtown Square
PA
Arts Ballroom
Philadelphia
PA
Ashford Estate
Allentown
NJ
Atlantic Club Casino
AC
NJ
Auletto Catering
Deptford
NJ
Avalon Yacht Club
Avalon
NJ
Ballroom at the Ben
Philadelphia
PA
Bally’s
AC
NJ
Bally’s Beach Bar
AC
NJ
Batello
Jersey City
NJ
Bear Creek Resort
Macungie
PA
Bellevue Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
Bellevue Hyatt
Philadelphia
PA
Belvoir Mansion
Bensalem
PA
Bensalem CC
Bensalem
PA
Big Boulder Ski Lodge
Lake Harmony
PA
Black Lake Room
Philadelphia
PA
Bluebell CC
Bluebell
PA
Bluestone CC
Bluebell
PA
Bobby Dee’s
Avalon
NJ
Bok Bar
Philadelphia
PA
Bonnett Island
Manahawkin
NJ
Borgata Casino
AC
NJ
Bowman’s Tavern
New Hope
PA
Bradford Estate
Hainesport
NJ
Brandt Beach Yacht Club
Long Beach
NJ
Brigalias
Sicklerville
NJ
Brooklake CC
Florham Park
NJ
Brookside CC
Pottstown
PA
Caesars Casino
AC
NJ
Cafe Lamberti
Cherry Hill
NJ
Cairnwood Mansion
Bryn Athyn
PA
Cape May Convention Center
Cape May
NJ
Celebrations
Bensalem
PA
Cescaphe
Philadelphia
PA
Chart House Lincoln Harbor Pier
Weehawken
NJ
Chase Center
Wilmington
DE
Chesapeak Bay Maritime Museum
St Michael’s
MD
Chester Historical Society
West Chester
PA
Chubb Hotel & Conference Center
Lafayette Hill
PA
Cira Center
Philadelphia
PA
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VENUES PERFORMING CITY STATE
Clarks Landing
Point Pleasant
NJ
Clothier Hall
Wynnewood
PA
Collingswood Grand Ballroom
Collingswood
NJ
Commonwealth CC
Horsham
PA
Congress Hall
Cape may
NJ
Cork Factory
Lancaster
PA
Country Barn
Lancaster
PA
Courtyard Marriot
Philadelphia
PA
Cove Haven
Lakeville
PA
Crystal Plaza
Livingston
NJ
Crystal Point Yacht Club
Point Pleasant
NJ
Crystal Springs
Hamburg
NJ
Crystal Tea Room
Philadelphia
PA
Currans
Bensalem
PA
Curtis Arboretum
Wyncote
PA
Curtis Atrium
Philadelphia
PA
Curtis Center
Philadelphia
PA
Dagwoods Pub
Philadelphia
PA
Deerfield CC
Newark
DE
Delaware Park Casino
Wilmington
DE
Desmond Hotel
Malvern
PA
Dog and Bull Brew and Music House
Croydon
PA
house Pianist/Vocalist
Doubletree Hotel
Wilmington
DE
Dover Downs
Dover
DE
Dover Speedway
Dover
DE
Downtown Club
Philadelphia
PA
Drake Tavern
Jenkintown
PA
Drexelbrook
Drexel Hill
PA
Drumore Estate
Pequea
PA
Dupont Hotel
Wilmington
DE
Echolakes CC
Westfield
NJ
Eddington House
Bensalem
PA
Ellis Preserve
Newtown Square
PA
Empire Casino
Yonkers
NY
Erlton Ballroom
Cherry Hill
NJ
Estate at Farrington Lake
Brunswick
NJ
Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
Philadelphia
PA
Farm at Eagle Ridge
Lancaster
PA
Fidler’s Elbow CC
Bedminster
NJ
Flanders
Ocean City
NJ
FOP
Philadelphia
PA
Four Seaons Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
Francoluigis Restaraunt
Philadelphia
PA
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
PA
Free Library of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
PA
French Creek Golf Club
Elverson
PA
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VENUES PERFORMING CITY STATE
Fries Rebellion
Quakertown
PA
Front and Palmer
Philadelphia
PA
Galdos
Philadelphia
PA
Glenmaura National Golf Club
Moosic
PA
Glenn Foerd Estate
Philadelphia
PA
Golden Nugget Casino
AC
NJ
Grande Cascades Lodge
Hamburg
NJ
Great Bay CC
Somer’s Point
NJ
Green Acres CC
Lawrenceville
NJ
Greenville CC
Wilmington
DE
Greystone Hall
West Chester
PA
Hamilton Manor
Trenton
NJ
Hanover Marriot
Whippany
NJ
Hardrock Casino
AC
NJ
Harmon HS
Croton
NY
Harrah’s Casino
AC
NJ
Hartfield National CC
Avondale
PA
Hershey Hotel
Hershey
PA
Hilton Hotel
Hasbrouck
NJ
Hilton Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
Horticultural Center
Philadelphia
PA
Hotel Dupont
Wilmington
DE
Hugos
Mendenhall
PA
Icona
Avalon
NJ
Icona
Wildwood
NJ
Indian Trail Club
Franklin Lakes
NJ
Indian Valley CC
Telford
PA
Inn at Fernbrook Farm
Chesterfield
NJ
James Michener Museum
Doylestown
PA
Jericho National Golf Club
New Hope
PA
Jimmy’s Timeout Sportsbar
Philadelphia
PA
John James Audubon Center
Audubon
NJ
Jr’s Bourbon Street
Cranston
RI
Keswick Theater
Glenside
PA
Knowlton Mansion
Philadelphia
PA
Lake House Inn
Perkasie
PA
Lambertville station restaurant and inn
Lambertville
NJ
Laurel Creek Country Club
Mt. Laurel
NJ
house Pianist/Vocalist
Laveranda Restaraunt
Philadelphia
PA
Library House
Jersey City
NJ
Linwood CC
Linwood
NJ
Lobster Shanty
Point Pleasant
NJ
Lock 3
Akron
OH
Loews Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
Logan Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
Lucien’s Manor
Berlin
NJ
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VENUES PERFORMING CITY STATE
Lulu CC
North Hills
PA
Lumpy Magees
Philadelphia
PA
Madison Hotel
Morristown
NJ
Makefield Highlands Golf Club
Yardley
PA
Manasquan River Golf Club
Brielle
NJ
Manny Browns
Newtown
PA
Manor House
Horsham
PA
Mansion at Noble Lane
Betheny
PA
Manufacturers CC
Fort Washington
PA
Maplewood CC
Maplewood
NJ
Mardi Gras
Newport
RI
Marriot Hotel
Lancaster
PA
Marriot Hotel
Baltimore
MD
Meadowlands CC
Bluebell
PA
Medford Village CC
Medford
NJ
Memorial Hall
Jim Thorpe
PA
Mendenhall Inn
Mendenhall
PA
Merion Cricket Club
Haverford
PA
Merion GC
Ardmore
PA
Merion Tribute House
Merion Station
PA
Mohawk CC
Sparta
NJ
Mohegan Sun Casino
Poconos
PA
Moonstruck Restaurant
Philadelphia
PA
Mt Airy Casino
Poconos
PA
Nanina’s in the park
Belleville
NJ
National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia
PA
NBC production facilities
NY
NY
Newport Blues
Newport
RI
Newport Blues Cafe
Newport
RI
Normandy Farms
Bluebell
PA
Northampton CC
Richboro
PA
Oldstone Restaurant
New Hope
PA
Old York CC
Ambler
PA
Oswego Speedway
Oswego
NY
Overbrook GC
Villanova
PA
Oyster Point Hotel
Red Bank
NJ
Paradise Streams
Mt. Pocono
PA
Park Chateau Estate
East Brunswick
NJ
Park Savoy
Florham Park
NJ
Parks Casino
Bensalem
PA
Paxon Hollow CC
Media
PA
PCI
Philadelphia
PA
Peabody Library
Baltimore
MD
Pearl S. Buck Estate
Perkasie
PA
Peche Radnor
Radnor
PA
Pen Ryn Mansion
Bensalem
PA
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VENUES PERFORMING CITY STATE
Penn Museum Kitner Gallery
Philadelphia
PA
Penns Peak
Jim Thorpe
PA
Pennslanding Caterers
Philadelphia
PA
Philadelphia Ballroom
Philadelphia
PA
Philadelphia CC
Gladwyne
PA
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Philadelphia
PA
Philadelphia Racquet Club
Philadelphia
PA
Philander Chase Knox Estate
Malvern
PA
Phoenixville Foundry
Phoenixville
PA
Pines Manor
Edison
NJ
Pitman Golf Club
Pitman
NJ
Playground Pier
AC
NJ
Playoffs
Falls River
MA
Pleasantdale Chateau & Conference
W Orange
NJ
Please Touch Museum
Philadelphia
PA
Presidential Caterers
Norristown
PA
Princeton University
Princeton
NJ
Pyramid Club
Philadelphia
PA
Radisson Hotel
King of Prussia
PA
Radisson Lackawanna Station
Scranton
PA
Radnor Hunt
Radnor
PA
Radnor Valley CC
Villanova
PA
Ramsey CC
Ramsey
NJ
Randis Restaurant
Philadelphia
PA
Red Rooster Restaurant
Philadelphia
PA
Resorts Casino
AC
NJ
Revel Casino
Atlantic City
NJ
former house Pianist/Vocalist
Ridgewood CC
Paramas
NJ
Rittenhouse Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
Ritz Carlton
Philadelphia
PA
Rivercrest CC
Phoenixville
PA
Riverdale Manor
Lancaster
PA
River’s Edge
Bensalem
PA
Riverview Restaurant
Burlington
NJ
Rose Tree Park
Media
PA
Ryland Inn
Whitehouse Station
NJ
Saucon Valley CC
Bethlehem
PA
Scranton Cultural Center
Scranton
PA
Sea Isle Yacht Club
Sea Isle
NJ
Sea Oaks CC
Egg Harbor
NJ
Seaview
Galloway
NJ
Seaview Hotel And Golf Club
Galloway
NJ
Sheraton Eatontown Hotel
Eatontown
NJ
Sheraton Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
Southampton Ballroom
Philadelphia
PA
Sparks Center
Jenkintown
PA
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VENUES PERFORMING CITY STATE
Split Rock Lodge
Lake Harmony
PA
Springfield CC
Springfield
PA
Springmill CC
Ivyland
PA
Springmill Fire Co.
Conshohocken
PA
Springmill Manor
Ivyland
PA
Stockton Seaview
Galloway
NJ
Stone House
Warren
NJ
Stone Terrace
Hamilton
NJ
Stonewall CC
Elverson
PA
Stotesbury Mansion
Whitemarsh
PA
Sugarhouse Casino
Philadelphia
PA
Sun West Studios
NY
NY
Sunnybrook Ballroom
Pottstown
PA
Surf Club
New Rochelle
NY
Talamore CC
Ambler
PA
Tavistock CC
Voorhees
NJ
Tavistock Country Club
Voorhees
NJ
Tendenza
Philadelphia
PA
The Carriage House
Galloway
NJ
The Curtis Center
Philadelphia
PA
The Flanders Hotel
Ocean City
NJ
The Golden Inn
Avalon
NJ
The Grand Summit Hotel
Summit
NJ
The Grove at Centerton
Pittsgrove
NJ
The Lucy
Philadelphia
PA
The Mansion
Voorhees
NJ
The Merion
Cinnaminson
NJ
The Old Mill
Rose Valley
PA
The Palace
Somerset
NJ
The Reeds at Shelter Haven
Stone Harbor
NJ
The Stone House at Sterling Ridge
Warren
NJ
The Wobbly Barn
Killington
VT
Trenton CC
Trenton
NJ
Tribecca Rooftop
NY
NY
Tropicana Casino
AC
NJ
Trump National CC
Pinehill
NJ
Tyler Arboretum
Media
PA
Union College
Schenectady
NY
Union League of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
PA
Union Trust
Philadelphia
PA
Valenzano Winery
Shamong
NJ
Versailles Ballroom
Toms River
NJ
Vie
Philadelphia
PA
Villanova Conference Center
Villanova
PA
Warrington CC
Warrington
PA
Warwick Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
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VENUES PERFORMING CITY STATE
Washington’s Crossing Inn
Washington’s crossing
PA
Waterfall Room
Claymont
DE
Waterworks
Philadelphia
PA
Westin Hotel
Philadelphia
PA
Westmoreland Club
Wilkes-Barre
PA
Westmount CC
Woodland Park
NJ
White Manor CC
Malvern
PA
Whitemarsh CC
Lafayette Hill
PA
William Penn Inn
Bluebell
PA
Wilmington CC
Wilmington
DE
Windrift
Avalon
NJ
Winterthur Museum
Wilmington
DE
Wolf Penn Creek Amphitheater
College Station
TX
World Cafe Live
Philadelphia
PA
World Cafe Live
Wilmington
DE
1757 Club
Dulles
VA