Alexandra Soto, artistically known as Lea Soto, is the Co-Founder and Educational Programme Director of Creativity Art Workshops, a London-based creative studio specialising in immersive artistic experiences, contemporary creative education and curated programmes for children, schools and families. Alongside her educational work, she is also a multidisciplinary visual artist, Spanish singer-songwriter and live performer based in London, working across Latin jazz, bossa nova, Spanish pop-rock, rumba and bolero-inspired sounds.
Born in Madrid with Costa Rican and Peruvian roots, Lea was raised in a family deeply connected to classical music and Spanish folklore. Her musical identity blends the warmth of Latin music with the emotional storytelling of singer-songwriter traditions, alongside influences from 90s rock, jazz and acoustic soul. She began composing music at an early age, and her first single, Hoy, became a finalist in La Removida, a national talent competition organised by Radio Nacional de España under the Sony Music label in 2014.
Between 2009 and 2013, Lea performed across Spain with the acclaimed gospel choir EnclaveGospel, appearing in theatres, festivals and live music venues. Her debut album, Volver (2017), produced by Ignacio Monteverde, is a cinematic and emotionally driven project exploring themes such as love, women’s rights, dreamlike worlds and climate consciousness through a fusion of Latin pop, acoustic rock and world music.
Throughout her career, she has performed at iconic venues and international events including Jazz Café London, The Barbican, KOKO, The Bedford, Bolívar Hall and Paris Fashion Week, among others. Since 2015, she has been the lead vocalist of the Latin jazz band Riamba, performing across the UK and Europe at private events, concerts, luxury venues and cultural celebrations.
Alongside her work as a professional singer in London, Lea currently performs with Leandavid, the Mediterranean acoustic duo she created with her partner David González. Their live sessions blend acoustic reinterpretations of well-known songs with Latin flavours, samba, bossa nova, jazz-inspired arrangements and relaxed Mediterranean summer vibes.
David González is a Spanish musician, composer and producer whose musical language combines flamenco fusion, blues, jazz and rock influences. Together, they create immersive live performances full of warmth, rhythm and atmospheric storytelling.
This website is a window into that evolving creative universe.
EXPERIENCE
Creativity Art Workshops, London Co-Founder & Educational Programme Director
2013 – Present
Co-founder and creative lead of Creativity Art Workshops, a London-based organisation specialising in immersive art education and curated creative experiences for children, schools and families. I lead the development of educational programmes, artistic direction and contemporary creative methodologies across camps, workshops, exhibitions and cultural collaborations.
Piano & Singing Teacher The Yard @ Gracelands, London
2018 – PRESENT
Piano and vocal teacher working with children and young performers in North West London, nurturing confidence, musicality and artistic expression through contemporary and classical approaches.
Guest Artist & Life Drawing Tutor Mini Picassos Art School, London
2021
Guest artist and tutor leading life drawing sessions for children and adults, exploring observation, movement and expressive mark-making through contemporary drawing practices.
Professional Singer & Vocal Arranger Riamba / Lea Soto, UK & Europe
2014 – Present
Lead vocalist and vocal arranger for the Latin-jazz project Riamba, performing across the UK and Europe at venues and events including Jazz Café London, The Barbican, KOKO, Bolívar Hall and Paris Fashion Week.
Lead Singer & Vocal Arranger Leandavid, London
2018 – Present
Lead singer of the flamenco-fusion project created alongside guitarist and producer David González, blending flamenco, jazz, acoustic reinterpretations and Mediterranean musical influences.
Singer-Songwriter, Composer & Visual Artist Lea Soto
2009 – Present
Independent artistic practice exploring songwriting, visual art, performance and contemporary storytelling through music, painting and interdisciplinary creative projects.
Studio Session Singer LittleBabyBum, London
2019 – 2020
Session vocalist for internationally recognised nursery rhyme productions and children’s audiovisual projects.
Spanish & Early years music teacher Bilingual Beats, London
2014 – 2018
Art Teacher Cultural Centre Valdemorillo, Madrid
2008 – 2012
Music and language educator delivering immersive Spanish and music sessions across nurseries, schools and creative spaces in London.
Art educator for children and adults specialising in live drawing, painting and traditional artistic techniques within community and cultural education programmes.
I’m always interested in collaborations, artistic projects and meaningful creative partnerships across art, music, education and cultural experiences.