Marti Amado is a composer, arranger and producer as well as a classically and jazz trained keyboardist and vocalist.

With a degree from Northwestern University’s School of Music in Chicago, Marti began her musical career writing and producing music for commercials in Chicago and Nashville.

Relocated to Southern California, Marti now writes music for TV and radio as well as recording and producing records for commercial release. Record projects include: I’ll Be Home for Christmas for MCA Records.

Recent television projects as composer, arranger and producer include: The Odyssey TV Network (a project featuring The Muppets for which she won a PRO-MAX Gold Medallion Award), scoring for Entertainment Tonight and NBC Television Network. Marti also has composed and produced numerous radio station ID packages for stations around the U.S.

Also an outstanding performer, Marti brings her pianistic style and vocal talent to studio session work and live shows. Marti has performed or recorded with top artists including: Kenny Rogers, Michael Bolton, Kim Carnes, Rita Coolidge, Juice Newton, Nell Carter, Stephen Bishop, and Little River Band’s, Wayne Nelson.