Lesly Freed, President and “Rhyme Master” of PartyWriter Inc.
 has 25+ years of experience as a writer, professional vocalist, band leader, and event planner. In addition to graduating from Boston University, she received her certificate from BU’s Public Communication Institute, studied writing at the New School for Social Research and music at Berklee College of Music. Over the past 10 years, she has fine-tuned her graphic design & computer abilities and expanded professionally into the areas of public relations, corporate meeting planning, and community fundraising.

In addition to finding just the right words, she and her creative colleagues offer the highest quality custom framing, graphic design, photo editing, and, CD’s/DVD’s of spoken or musical renditions. Here is Lesly to tell you her story.

How did I become a Party Writer?

The seeds of Party Writer were actually planted over 40 years ago when I was a very little girl in New York City. In the 1950s and 1960s, my dad Joe Nadler made his living as a C.P.A., but his true passion was writing poems and parodies and reciting them for “weddings, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, and all catered affairs,” as he would colorfully describe. When he arrived at professional meetings, his use of rhyme and wit turned boring meetings into motivating and memorable gatherings. I inherited his love of writing, singing, and performing. In addition, I’ve always loved “putting on a show!"

In my college years, I wrote diaries of verse. My philosophy was “A poem a day, keeps the psychiatrist away.”

Envision revision to make the decision
No stopping or clearance
From ones so much older
who say they are better
Who act like they’re bolder
Imagine what action, no rule or infraction
to stop you from doing or doing to stop you.
What a reaction.
Is this satisfaction?

Some of my poems were published in poetry collection “Songs on the Wind”, catalogued in the Library of Congress ISBN 1-56167-265-3

So, after college I made the decision to follow my dream. I become a professional vocalist, and teamed up with pianist/writer Mary M. Morgan and formed “The StepSisters,” a musical/comedy duo. For several years we traveled extensively, met fantastic people, and co-wrote and performed original songs including It Happens©, Vaudeville Man©, and A Birthday Song©, and our crowd pleaser parodies such as “Tall People,” and “If I Were a Rich Girl.”

In time I satisfied my wanderlust and returned to Boston to “settle down.”

Fortunately, I met up with other talented musicians Charlie Sorrento and Joe Mason who wanted to put together a group to perform regularly in local venues.

My band “Lesly Winters & Friends” began as a club group and spent many hours writing and recording original songs.


As we matured, we expanded our repertoire to include jazz, standards, and audience favorites.

We started performing more at restaurants, private clubs, and hotels.

As our business shifted more into playing at weddings, corporate events, and other parties, I became known for adding personalized lyrics to first dances, “oldies” reunion songs and anniversary favorites.

 

 

 


My role expanded into emceeing, hiring other musicians and DJs, and event planning for over 300 weddings and functions. My job description now included vocalist, band leader, emcee, music contractor and party planner. For over five years Lesly & Friends was their official function band and I was the music coordinator for the Lenox Hotel, Boston, MA. In addition, I performed throughout New England at various hotels, restaurants and function facilities, and private clubs (e.g., Park Plaza, Sonesta Hotel, Fairmont Copley Plaza, and the Harvard Club).

 

 

Although I loved the spotlight, it was difficult performing after my second son was born. I chose to work more conventional hours, developed computer and graphic design expertise and expanded professionally in the areas of public relations, meeting planning, fundraising and community events. I was the Director and Mistress of Ceremonies of the televised summer concert series in Randolph. I also participated in the 60 mile, 3-day Avon Breast Cancer Walk. Here I am at the finish line! I worked in Development & Alumni Relations for Milton Academy and continued event planning, creating invitations and class reunion books and personalizing poems and songs for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions.

 

At Milton Academy, their motto is “Dare to be true.” And I decided to take the challenge. Goodbye Milton, hello PartyWriter! Here is an excerpt from my farewell poem to my Milton friends.


In August of 2000
A job offer came to me
To join the faculty and staff
of Milton Academy

I knew there would be challenges
From the very start
To work in an environment
Where everyone was smart!

In another life I hope to be
A boarder here at Milton
With the brains of Madame Curie
And the looks of Paris Hilton!

The time has come to try new things
And I place the blame on you
After 4+ years of hearing it -
Now I’m daring to be true!


These years just seemed to fly by
It’s like I woke up from a coma
On this, my graduation day
Did I get the School diploma?

Thanks for all your kindness
I hope some folks will keep in touch
The Community here is quite unique
And I’ll miss you very much!

I have spent my life developing my creative skills into a full time career. Over the years I have worn many professional hats, but creative writing has always been my number one passion! I am honored to share special times in your life by helping transform your own personal thoughts and expressions into a cherished and life-long gift.

              Lyrically yours,
                               Lesly (lesly@partywriter.com)