ABOUT

“Being a musician isn’t just about writing songs, playing instruments and performing; it’s about dedication to a craft, building a brand and a business, and being fuelled by the desire to make a difference to people’s lives.” - Ali McLeod

Ali McLeod is a versatile Scottish producer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger. As a native to Edinburgh, Ali received his HND in Popular Music Performance with Distinction from Edinburgh College in 2014. He subsequently moved to London to complete his degree at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. where he was awarded a BMus (Hons) with First Class Honours. Since earning his M.M. in Contemporary Music Performance and Production from Berklee College of Music in 2018, Ali has been busy collaborating with musicians locally and abroad.

Drawing a particular influence from bands such as Snarky Puppy and Lettuce, Ali has a refined love for jazz, funk, and fusion. As a versatile musician, he has experience playing a variety of genres, including rock, pop, indie, blues, funk, soul, folk, and jazz. His performances include a wide range of venues: from pubs and clubs, to large festivals and audiences of over 5,000. In addition to drumming, he enjoys performing guitar, bass and keyboards in professional gigs and recordings.

Ali McLeod with Nona Hendryx - Vocalist, Producer, and founding member of Labelle

Ali McLeod performing with Gary Willis - Bassist, Composer, and founding member of Tribal Tech

For more information about Ali’s experience, please download his resumé from the header above. Check out the Production and Drumming pages for more information on services that Ali can provide. Feel free to contact Ali using the Get In Touch page with any questions, enquiries, or proposals.

As a child, he was immersed in music: listening to his parents’ albums, going to gigs, and enjoying jam sessions with friends. At age seven, he found himself awe-struck at the Nice Jazz Festival by performances from Robert Plant, Chic, and Dr. John. After this inspiring experience, he convinced his parents to let him begin learning guitar and piano. Fascinated with rhythm, he picked up drumming at age eleven. At fourteen he experienced his first rock festival, which showed him the energetic and emotional impact that music can bring to audiences. 

Ali McLeod working with Gregg Field - Drummer and Grammy-Winning Producer