Leo Coach

Leo Coach, MM, is a music faculty member at Ursuline College, Ohio, specializing in Ethnomusicology. He holds a Master of Music degree from Cleveland State University, focusing on studying music as culture across global traditions. His expertise bridges academic research with professional performance, having collaborated with international artists from South India, Slovenia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Algeria.

• Focuses on Ethnomusicology, Jazz Studies, and Cultural Studies
• Active performer in Jazz, R&B, Salsa, and South Indian classical music
• Regular contributor to Cleveland State University's Thyagaraja Festival

Coach has secured major grants from The ArtsLink/Sorros Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Slovenian Government for composing, performing, and cross-cultural projects. He continues to perform locally in Cleveland across multiple genres while maintaining academic affiliations.

Key Collaborations & Performances

• Ljubljana Jazz Festival (Europe)
• Lent Festival (Europe)
• Birmingham England Custard Factory music series
• South Indian music festivals