Tommy Lehman is a trumpeter, vocalist, composer/arranger, bandleader, and educator based in Northeast Ohio. He comes from a musical family whose lineage includes life-long music educators, professional musicians, and music curators. Whether at church, school, or home Lehman was surrounded by music and immersed in the arts world from a very young age. 

Lehman received his associates degree from Cuyahoga Community College Jazz Studies Department, his undergraduate degree from the Hartt School of Music, and his Masters’ degree from Cleveland State University. 

Since finishing his education, Lehman has released two studio albums (Faith>Fear, Uplift) which feature a plethora musicians from the Northeast Ohio area. In addition to band leading, he is also a devoted member of ensembles such as: Anthony Taddeo’s Alla Boara, Chris Coles’ Gleam, Chris Coles’ Nine Lives Project, Nathan-Paul & The Admirables, and JT’s Electric Blackout. 

Other notable local collaborations include: Alice In Wonderland with the Cleveland Ballet Company, Alright? with choreographer Dominick Moore-Dunson, Nick Cave’s Heard: Akron at the Akron Art Musuem, Things Eternal by Dan Wilson, and Black Nativity presented by The Karamu House at Playhouse Square. 

For over ten years, Lehman has shared his passion for music education across Northeast Ohio — teaching part time at the Hudson School of Music and maintaining his own private studio.