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Michael Leggerie Piano Instruction Studio

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

Michael L. Leggerie Sr.

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

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

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