Biography:
JUDY LEONARD'S HISTORY
A professional singer, pianist, teacher, writer for 20 years, Judy Leonard's musical talents possess heavy influences of gospel, pop, rock, and R&B, a unique sound appealing to all ages. She's sung concerts, live and background studio vocals for commercials and CD/Album projects, and has toured the Southeast performing her original children's music. In addition to performing,
Judy has taught music at all age levels in public schools, private schools, and colleges. Judy also holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from FSU. Judy's teaching and performance experience combine to deliver high energy enthusiasm and practical knowledge to her students. She finds the diamonds of talent within her students and polishes them to shining brilliance!
Judy has extensive professional experience as a singer/pianist/entertainer
in live shows, theme parks, convention/trade shows, and recording studios.
She has produced and directed self-authored musical plays throughout
the southeastern U.S. Judy also has experience as a public speaker
and workshop facilitator for groups of all sizes and age levels. In
addition, she served as a radio talk show host for a major FM rock
station in Atlanta, Georgia. Judy has sung lead/background vocals for
numerous radio commercials, industrials, and album/CD projects.
MORE HISTORY |
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Self-employment
Judy Leonard Productions: Nashville, Tennessee
and Orlando, Florida
1990 to present |
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Write/perform/produce/distribute four children's
music tapes and curriculum materials which are currently used by more
than 500 schools, teacher training facilitators, and children's activity
leaders throughout the United States. |
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Develop and facilitate workshops in children's music
education and creative writing (have been retained by numerous school
districts, national and state children's organizations, zoos, aquaria,
and retreat centers in the United States). |
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Served as staff songwriter for The Reppies, an
educational program syndicated on many American and Canadian PBS television
stations (awarded a 1997 Sun Coast Emmy). Performed concerts for children
and families in schools, malls, zoos, aquaria, and camps/retreats. |
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Music Instructor
Orange County Public Schools; Orlando, Florida;
August 1997 through January 1998 |
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Taught music to grades K through 5 |
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Directed 4th and 5th grade chorus and instrumental
ensembles. |
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Directed school plays and concerts |
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Music Instructor
Tishomingo County Public Schools; Iuka, Mississippi;
August 1996 through May 1997 |
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Taught music and directed plays for grades K through
5 at Iuka Elementary |
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Taught chorus and music and directed concerts and dramas
at Tishomingo County High School. |
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Director
Baldwin Piano and Organ Company; Nashville, Tennessee;
1989 through 1990 |
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Developed and instructed teachers in delivering city-wide
preschool keyboard learning programs |
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Lead Singer/Keyboard
Player
"Radioactive"; Atlanta, Georgia; 1982 through 1989 |
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Managed and performed Top 40/rock band in nightclubs,
national conventions/trade shows, and special events in the southeastern
United States. |
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Lead/Background
Singer
Sound Shop Recording Studios; Norcross, Georgia;
1980 through 1989 |
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Performed as vocalist for radio/television commercials,
industrials, and album projects. |
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Lead/Background
Singer
Crescendo Recording Studios; Atlanta, Georgia;
1984 through 1989 |
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Performed as vocalist for radio/television commercials,
industrials, and album projects. |
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Piano and
Voice Instructor
Keynote Music Company |
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Instructed private and group piano and voice lessons. |
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Radio Talk
Show Host
WKLS 96 Rock FM; Atlanta, Georgia; 1982 through
1984 |
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Served as host for 96 Rock Forum, a live discussion/debate
show on current events and issues relating to the community of Atlanta. |
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Singer/Pianist
"Soft Touch"; Clearwater, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia; 1976
through 1982 |
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Performed in pop duo traveling throughout Florida,
Georgia, and Alabama in nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, and conventions. |
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Singer/Pianist
"Sunshine Season"; Tallahassee, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia;
1972 through 1974 |
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Performed in six-member folk/country band at concerts
and festivals, including Six Flags Over Georgia during summers. |
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Selected to perform for Seventeen magazine's Summer
Fashion show. |
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Lead Singer/Dancer
"Natural High"; Florida; Summer 1971 |
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Performed as one of three leads in touring production
for the Florida Baptist Convention. |
