Leo Schmied

The Wizard and the Dragon

 Leo started playing at the age of 4. He is the son of the late, world class classical pianist Dr. Alfred Leo Schmied who was Head of the Music Department at the University of Tennessee. His father taught him to be a master in classical music,  but Leo's dream was to play modern music. His farther taught him the tricks of the trade and how to feel music and/or play from the heart. This technique can be found in Leo's tunes and performance. His classical background is brought forward into modern music with classical instrumentation and expression.

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Leo is a seasoned studio musician and may be found on thousands of karoake singles and hundreds of albums. His performance is not limited to Blues, R&B and Rock. He can perform almost all styles of western music including, but not limited to: Soul, Jazz, Big Band, Classical, Swing, Country Western, Funk, Pop, Hip Hop, Disco, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and more. His works may be found on numerous tunes that have received national and international air play.

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Leo is one of the few musicians with an ear for "sitting in" with groups and performing live. Most audiences can not tell he has not been a member of the band for years. He is considered a Musician's Musician and was dubed the Wizard for his performance, and the Dragon for his vocal range and style. Audiences love to watch his speed of hand, the easy in which he plays, and can touch your very soul with the emotion he brings to his vocal performance.