“I love Alex, he’s a great man!”
— Clyde Stubblefield, The Original Funky Drummer

Alex Leong is a music nerd who does not mess around. A twenty-year veteran of the music industry, his contributions have elevated tech companies, sheet music publishing, vinyl record pressing, and broadcast media.

As a performer, Alex has appeared with mainstage acts at regional music festivals and has kept “the dream of the nineties” alive with cover bands, tribute artists & DJs across the Midwest. His collaborations with Chicago & Los Angeles songwriters have been recorded at Nashville studios, and he has shared his insight & expertise at university lectures, clinics & private events.

Alex is currently based in Madison, Wisconsin, where he helps musicians get paid through publishing, licensing & royalties. To learn more:

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