Before leaving Philadelphia, Lee had a vision to release a number of EPs each featuring a different producer, set of musicians, and visual artist in order to bring each EP to life. In his first release, "Palindrome" Lee collaborated with Philadelphia painter Lucretia Clark with a piece from her Jameri Artistry series. 

One of the oldest songs contained in this collection, written in 2008, but brought to new life again in 2011. Many of the songs in Lee's early writing connects with the emotional journey that is taken into adulthood through relationships. This song illustrates the initial emotions of angst at the end of a tumultuous relationship, and then reflecting on why the relationship felt so impactful to begin with.

Anyway is a song written in 2010 while Lee Allen Schimmel was living in Philadelphia. Like much of the writing in his early work, this song conveys the emotions that we often experience in a youthful "crush". The lyrics reflect on the hopes and nervousness of being around someone new and exciting.

In what has become one of Lee Allen Schimmel's most well-regarded songs, this is one of the earliest recordings of the song. Written in 2011, this song was inspired by a local art gallery named "Piranha Betty" asking artists to paint their own representation of the name. 

After traveling to California for an opporunity to perform at the San Diego Convention Center, as well as connect with other local musicians, Lee returned months later in order to share a bill with musicians John Hull and Trevor Green. The album cover represents a collection of photos taken during this second trip to Califronia, including images of locations from San Diego to Los Angeles.

Go Slow is one of the pivotal songs that marks growth in Lee's writing and his journey toward writing songs that are more conceptual rather than always being based on tangible events. This has become another of Lee Allen Schimmel's most popular songs that has stood the test of time as being a deep and introspective song about reflecting positively about the ups and downs of the journey through life.

My Muse marks the end of a chapter. An intentional end to reflecting on a relationship that ended, but being able to reflect on it positively for the lessons learned both during and after the relationship.

Marking another song in Lee's growth as a songwriter, the lyrics in Until You Smile focus about maintaining a positive mindset in the face of obstacles. 

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Sample from second rehearsals with new band during Spring 2025 at Monument City Brewery. 
Full 5-piece band includes Lee Allen Schimmel on Vocals and Guitar, Jesse Moody on Guitar, Sean Oliver on Bass, Devon Kardell on keyboards and Michael Schmitt on Drums. Full band performs original songs at local events and currently has a one hour set composed of a selection of songs Lee Allen Schimmel has written between 2009 and 2025

The first song in a new series brought to the Lee Allen Sounds YouTube page. This is a piece that was written, recorded, and edited all in one week. Only having one camera however, Lee recorded himself performing this identical piece 8-10 times. Each take was audio recorded using a single microphone with the camera placed at a new angle in order to obtain all of the footage.

This will begin a regularly occurring series where original songs will be featured in similar intimate ASMR styles. Marking another chapter of growth in Lee's development as an artist, this instrumental series will focus on the balance of layering, placing guitar alongside other traditional and non-traditional instruments. Lee's second video iin the series s currently in production and will incorporate Devon Kardell on the Pan Drum as well.

Original song entitled "Go Slow" performed at local Baltimore open mic at Monument City Brewing (now Brewer's Haven) with accompaniment on percussion by Michael Schmitt and vocals by Mike Bragg.

In addition to being a singer/songwriter, this video demonstrates vocal and percussion accompaniment with one of many talented local artists.

Supporting Local Musician performing and original song at The Depot open mic. Jesse Moody is one of many duo partners that Lee collaborates with in and around Baltimore.

Mashup of cover songs from a Sunday Morning recording session with local musician Madisun Bailey. This was recorded for the series where I was promoting it by visiting other local artists and posting collaborations.

Adding percussion and harmonies to Alex Egner performing "Ain't No Sunshine"

Another mashup collaboration with Philadelphia musician Sudha Sai. This artist has formed connections with local Baltimore artists through their posts in this series and found themselves a welcome part of a city's community of musicians thanks to Sunday Under the Covers.

Another mashup with local musician Tavair Dominque for the Sunday Under the Cover Series

Another collaboration with Alex Egner on the road to the airport before leaving for France in Summer 2024.

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Introduction video about Co.Lab edited from a compilation of footage from the workshops and interviews with participants after the very first Co.Lab Collaborative Writing Session on January 15, 2024.

"The Collaboration Laboratory is a uniquely empowering creative opportunity for singers, writers, rappers, instrumentalists, and musicians to meet with others in their community and write music together..."

Co.Lab was the second organization selected to be featured as part of PBS's Be Inspired series. 

The Be Inspired initiative celebrates individuals, organizations, and businesses who are going above and beyond to make a difference. It is MPT’s mission to highlight extraordinary work and inspire others to create positive change in their communities through these short documentary films. 

The Be Inspired digital series began in 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing those who were quick-thinking in rising to meet new challenges during an uncertain time. In recent years, the series has expanded to include features about environmental preservation, building community, uplifting others, and creating spaces to help children grow and thrive.

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Original song written by a group of artists in only 15 minutes during first season of Co.Lab on April 1, 2024 (April Fools Day). During this session groups were provided individual words to pick out of a hat each round in order to provide inspiration for their songwriting. At the of the night it was revealed that the Participants had been "Rick-Rolled" with all of the songs being the lyrics from "Never Gonna Give You Up"

| guitar - Gregory Andrew @gregoryandrewmusic | guitar - Bailey Rhapsody @bailey_rhapsody | | vocals - Gabbs @bbphonehome | vocals - Casper TFZ @c4sper_raps | | percussion - Alex Egner @oldcrabhands |

Original song written in 15 minutes by 3 local artists during our July 15, 2024 session. 

| piano and vocals - Sadia @sadiathestar | | guitar and vocals - Mo @mosesisdead | | vocals - Luke @lukeoluch. |

Co.Lab had its first public performance event the "Co.Lab Showcase," which featured two collaborative groups that were voted as audience favorites from a competitive finale event. The top two groups given 3 months to prepare a 40 minute all-original music set. Each member of the top group, Dungeoness, also took individual opening sets to feature their individual projects. 

Co.Lab aims to build a network of collaborative musicians, and to connect them with the greater community through events like these. Co.Lab Sessions are at the core of our musicians community.

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Photo of local musician Tavair Dominque while performing at Collaboration Laboratory

Photo of local musician, Ben Randolph, at a recent Collaboration Laboratory session.

Photo of Local Musician, Kojo Bonsu, at recent Collaboration Laboratory Event

Photo of West Virginia musician, Jennie Williams, at recent Co.Lab session

Photo of local musician, Alex Egner, at a recent Co.Lab session

Photo of local musician, Siena Rose, performing at a recent Collaboration Laboratory event.