A Yamaha endorsed artist for just a few years, Patrick Leonard has outfitted his studio with Commercial and Pro Audio gear as well as pianos and keyboards including the DM2000 and MOTIF. The artists with whom he works rely on Patrick's deep knowledge of how to use this equipment to create a unique, but progressive sound for each. Madonna and Sir Elton John are two of the major artists he works with, yet both have distinctive sounds.
An accomplished songwriter and producer, Patrick produced the soundtracks for Moulin Rouge, Legally Blonde and Shrek.
Biography:
Los Angeles-based Songwriter, Producer and Keyboardist Patrick Leonard has collaborated with such legendary artists as Elton John, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, Roger Waters, Jeff Beck, and Bryan Ferry, to name a few. Having achieved worldwide success with performers like Jewel, Bryan Adams, Enrique Iglesias and Rod Stewart, his recent projects include albums by Casey Stratton, Duncan Sheik, and a collection of rearranged classic Bon Jovi cuts, "This Left Feels Right." As a performer, Patrick was a founding member of, and the principal songwriter for, early 90s progressive-pop studio band, Toy Matinee.
Patrick's soundtrack production credits include blockbusters such as Moulin Rouge, Shrek, Legally Blonde, and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
Having written and produced her breakout hits, Patrick is currently working with Madonna on an upcoming project.
