Leah Salomaa sings music for everyone in the family.

There are no gimmicks and she doesn't patronize. Clear, passionate and often therapeutic is her approach to singing for babies, children, parents and grandparents.

This work, performance and collection of recordings grew from an organic place. Leah started singing with her mother (a music teacher and folk singer in Toronto, Canada) at the young age of 4 years old. As Leah grew in the vibrant Toronto arts scene (studying and performing professionally in voice, violin, ballet, modern and theatre) she brought her talents into the classroom as a special guest at her mother's Montessori music classes.

Leah fused her experience as a performing artist, understanding of folk music from singing at home and her new love of music from her Celtic heritage. By the time she was 18 she was getting music circle jobs of her own throughout downtown Toronto.

In 2004, now a mother herself, Leah decided to take the popular songs from her music circles (a collection of classic children's songs, Celtic and East Coast Canadian folk, American traditional folk and some original) and record them onto cd for families to enjoy at home.

Over the past 12 years these songs have been spread far and wide and continue to be worldwide top selling children's songs online. Her cds have appeared in notable children's book stores across Canada and she has been a special guest at folk festivals such as "Hillside" (Guelph), "Home County" (London), "Strawberry Festival" (Stouffville) and countless libraries, Early Years Centres and public school workshops and performances.

Now located in London, Ontario Leah continues to teach privately, lead music circles and perform this material for all sorts of family events and stages.

To receive a quote for either private instruction or public performance email Leah at: leahsalomaa@rogers.com