ABOUT LEONARDO
SEE WHAT QUALIFIES LEONARDO FOR YOUR NEXT MUSIC PROJECT
|| BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Leonardo Escobar is a film, video game, and media composer currently residing in West Jordan, Utah. His experience includes composing for a variety of genres from suspense to epic adventure as well as writing music for the concert stage.
He is also a competent conductor from his experience leading public school ensembles and live studio recording sessions with full orchestras. He recently completed a Master’s Degree in Film Score Composition at the Seattle Film Institute.
Music Composer & Producer
Seattle, WA & Remote / Aug 2021 – Present
- Composed music for film, video game, and media under various directors and projects
- Composed music for the concert stage, including string orchestra, saxophone quartet, and more
Music Educator
Boise, ID / June 2018 – August 2021 / West Ada School District
- Taught and managed the music program for multiple performing choirs
- Taught marching marching and music technique for marching band seasons
Private Music Instructor
Multiple Locations / June 2014 – Present
- Taught students of all ages and varying experience levels saxophone, voice, and music creation.
|| CREDENTIALS & EDUCATION
BACHELOR’S OF MUSIC
Music Education
August, 2014 – May, 2020
Boise State University
Magna Cum Laude
MASTER OF MUSIC
Film Score Composition
August, 2021 – July, 2022
Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program at the Seattle Film Institute
|| SKILLS
- Music Production Software (Logic, Pro Tools)
- Music Engraving Software (Finale, Sibelius, Dorico)
- Conducting
- Large Group Instruction
- One-on-one Instruction
- Composition
- Arranging & Orchestration
- Instrumentalist (Piano, Saxophone, Other)
- Vocalist
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Team Focused
- People Person
|| ON A PERSONAL LEVEL
Leonardo is a fun loving guy with a solid sense of humor who enjoys spending time working on old BMWs. His favorite movies include Lord of the Rings (Return of the King), Star Wars (original trilogy), and Black Panther. He loves the Interstellar soundtrack and is heavily influenced by the music of film composer John Williams, Motown artist Stevie Wonder, and concert composer/conductor Eric Whitacre.
