Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.

Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.

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