If you haven't met Russell Sprout yet you are in for a fun surprise! You may find him on stage with all sorts of cool instruments and props, often wearing the strangest things. Maybe you will see him in a music video or in a classroom teaching music. You see, music for Russell Sprout is a lifelong passion. He has been performing in bands and playing solo shows since he was a kid himself. When he is not composing, practicing, or performing, Russell Sprout is teaching music. He has had many private students over the years. Russell Sprout aka Russell Leon is the music teacher at The Jackman Institute of Child Study (OISE) and at Humberside Montesorri school.

Russell Sprout loves music of all sorts. His concerts will have a mashup of many musical styles from folk to rock to beat boxing electronica to... you never know! Some of his songs are funny, some are serious, some are clever and some are silly. "Get up and Move!" That's Sprout's motto.

Did you know that Russell Sprout received an award for the best Children's song from Folk Music Ontario? Did you also know that the producer of Russell's second record is Grammy nominee and Juno recipient Ken Whiteley? If you don't already know this Canadian legend, Ken is a master songwriter who has worked with so many great musicians like Fred Penner, Raffi, and so many others. Russell Sprout's sophomore album Together is a catchy collection of songs with lessons of tolerance and kindness, inspiring positive messages for young, growing music lovers. The patriotic "Here I Am In Canada" embraces our land, cultures and traditions that unify us as a nation. And while good for the soul, other tracks like The Health Hustle and The Best Day help the mind and body by encouraging children to get up and move and empowering them to understand their emotions.