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Hi, I’m Ron Leonardi. I’m a composer, performer, and instructor based in Seattle with a lifelong passion for storytelling through music. I write scores for film, create immersive live performance experiences, and teach piano, songwriting, and theory to students of all ages.
Over the years I’ve scored nine short films, toured with disco/funk bands, and performed as a solo artist. I thrive on collaboration across genres and love bringing music to life on screen and stage.
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Film Composer at Sam & Whinnie
January 1, 2025 - PresentComposed music for the animated short Sam & Whinnie; other film credits include Read Me (2016), Average Community (2009), Tale of Two Megans (2006), Entering Wendy (2005), and Skippy Lightfoot’s Perfect Day (2003).
Film Composer at Sam & Whinnie
January 1, 2025 - PresentComposed music for an animated short; worked on multiple scoring projects including Read Me (2016); festival recognition noted.
Film Composer at Sam & Whinnie
January 1, 2025 - PresentScored and composed music for animated short.
Pianist at Ron Leonardi (solo piano)
January 1, 2024 - PresentOriginal and cover solo piano; album Slow Motion Departure; client engagements include Nordstrom and private events.
Keyboardist at Face The Music
January 1, 2024 - PresentELO tribute band; Seattle, WA.
Dance Accompanist at University of Washington - Dance Department
January 1, 2023 - PresentDance Accompanist (Piano).
Dance Accompanist (Piano) at University of Washington - Dance Department
January 1, 2023 - PresentDance Accompanist (Piano).
Dance Accompanist (Piano) at University of Washington - Dance Department
January 1, 2023 - PresentDance accompanist (Piano).
Keyboardist at Sonic Funk Orchestra
December 31, 2019 - September 13, 2025Disco/Funk cover band.
Pianist at Sonic Funk Orchestra
January 1, 2019 - September 13, 2025Disco/Funk cover band; keyboardist.
Film Composer at Read Me
December 31, 2016 - September 13, 2025Scored the feature film Read Me (2016).
Film Composer at Read Me
December 31, 2016 - September 13, 2025Composed music for feature film.
Film Composer at Read Me
January 1, 2016 - PresentFeature film score; earned recognition with Queens World Film Festival NYC.
Keyboardist at Face The Music
January 1, 2012 - PresentELO tribute band based in Seattle, WA.
Keyboardist at Face The Music
January 1, 2012 - PresentELO tribute band based in Seattle.
Keyboardist at Hit Explosion
January 1, 2012 - PresentKeyboardist in a top regional disco/funk/dance cover band; clients include Microsoft, Boeing, Fred Hutchinson, Seattle Kraken, BECU.
Keyboardist at Jill Cohn Band
December 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Singer-songwriter and keyboardist.
Film Composer at Average Community
December 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Scored the documentary Average Community (2009).
Keyboardist at Jill Cohn Band
December 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Singer-songwriter; keyboardist.
Film Composer at Average Community
December 31, 2009 - September 13, 2025Scored documentary.
Keyboardist at Jill Cohn Band
January 1, 2009 - September 13, 2025Singer-songwriter; Seattle & Los Angeles.
Film Composer at Average Community
January 1, 2009 - PresentDocumentary score; winner, CMJ Film Festival NY.
Pianist at Sonic Funk Orchestra
January 1, 2009 - PresentDisco/Funk cover band; position: Pianist.
Pianist at Ron Leonardi
January 1, 2009 - PresentOriginal and cover solo piano performances; album Slow Motion Departure; client Nordstrom and private events.
Guitarist at White Trash Whiplash
December 31, 2008 - September 13, 2025Original alternative country-rock band.
Guitarist at White Trash Whiplash
December 31, 2008 - September 13, 2025Original alternative country-rock band.
Guitarist at White Trash Whiplash
January 1, 2008 - September 13, 2025Original alternative country-rock band.
Film Composer at Tale of Two Megans
December 31, 2006 - September 13, 2025Score for the short film Tale of Two Megans (2006); festival winner.
Film Composer at Tale of Two Megans
December 31, 2006 - September 13, 2025Scored short film.
Film Composer at Tale of Two Megans
January 1, 2006 - PresentShort film score; winner, Florida Art Film Festival and DMAC Short Film Slam.
Musical & Sound Effect Accompanist at Jet City Improv
December 31, 2005 - September 13, 2025Live improv comedy troupe; musical and sound effect accompaniment.
Film Composer at Entering Wendy
December 31, 2005 - September 13, 2025Score for the short film Entering Wendy (2005).
Musical & Sound Effect Accompanist at Jet City Improv
December 31, 2005 - September 13, 2025Live improv comedy troupe; musical and sound effect accompaniment.
Film Composer at Entering Wendy
December 31, 2005 - September 13, 2025Scored short film.
Accompanist at Jet City Improv
January 1, 2005 - September 13, 2025Live improv comedy troupe; Musical & Sound Effect Accompanist.
Film Composer at Entering Wendy
January 1, 2005 - PresentShort film score.
Film Composer at Skippy Lightfoot’s Perfect Day
December 31, 2003 - September 13, 2025Score for the short film Skippy Lightfoot’s Perfect Day (2003).
Film Composer at Skippy Lightfoot’s Perfect Day
December 31, 2003 - September 13, 2025Scored short film.
Private Music Instructor
January 1, 2003 - PresentPrivate piano, songwriting and theory instruction across many genres and styles.
Film Composer at Skippy Lightfoot’s Perfect Day
January 1, 2003 - PresentShort film score.
Private Music Instructor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2003 - PresentPrivate piano, songwriting and theory instruction across many genres and styles.
Private Music Instructor
January 1, 2003 - PresentPrivate piano, songwriting and theory instruction across many genres and styles.
Keyboardist at Throttle
December 31, 1998 - September 13, 202590s alt-rock cover band managed by Billy Stott.
Keyboardist at Throttle
December 31, 1998 - September 13, 202590s alt-rock cover band.
Keyboardist at Throttle
January 1, 1998 - September 13, 202590s alt-rock cover band; managed by Billy Stott.
Pianist at Alaska Sightseeing/Cruise West
December 31, 1996 - September 13, 2025Cruise ship entertainer.
Pianist at Alaska Sightseeing/Cruise West
December 31, 1996 - September 13, 2025Cruise ship entertainer.
Pianist at Alaska Sightseeing/Cruise West
January 1, 1996 - September 13, 2025Cruise ship entertainer.
Keyboardist at Dr Z
December 31, 1994 - September 13, 2025Original Punk/Funk/Metal/Rock; venues include CBGBs, The Bitter End, Kenny’s Castaways, Village Gate.
Keyboardist at Dr Z
December 31, 1994 - September 13, 2025Original Punk/Funk/Metal/Rock; venues include CBGBs, The Bitter End, Kenny’s Castaways, Village Gate.
Keyboardist at Dr Z
January 1, 1994 - September 13, 2025Original Punk/Funk/Metal/Rock; venues include CBGBs, The Bitter End, Kenny’s Castaways, Village Gate.
Education
Masters of Music in Film Music Composition at Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program at the Seattle Film Institute
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts - Piano Performance (Jazz) at Cornish College of the Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Coursework: Jazz Piano at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989Masters of Music in Film Music Composition at Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program, Seattle Film Institute
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts - Piano Performance (Jazz) at Cornish College of the Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Jazz Piano Coursework at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989Masters of Music in Film Music Composition at Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program at the Seattle Film Institute (Seattle, WA)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts - Piano Performance (Jazz) at Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, WA
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Jazz Piano Coursework at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Other
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