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Tempo and Melody

By: Jesse Sullivan
  • Summary

  • A podcast where we dig into the finer details of the creative journey with music artists, producers, songwriters, and more.
    Jesse Sullivan
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Episodes
  • Being on The Voice, Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone, and Receiving Feedback w/ Nia Ekanem
    Apr 12 2024

    Nia Ekanem is a soulful singer/songwriter who effortlessly transitions from delivering powerful choruses to crafting soft acoustic guitar ballads. His distinctive emotional vocals led him to the Semi-Finals on The Voice as part of Team Anne-Marie. In his latest single, "Love Me Still," Nia presents an incredibly catchy tune driven by acoustic guitar melodies that will have you singing the chorus throughout your home. In today's episode, Nia and I delve into his experience on The Voice, the importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone for growth, and his approach to receiving and processing feedback.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Solo Performance, Studying Guitar, and Professionalism w/Jonjan
    Mar 21 2024

    Jonjan is a guitarist with a unique fusion of flamenco and funk, delivering performances that effortlessly captivates audiences with his energy and charm. From playing in Jimi Hendrix's apartment to performing for the likes of Apple and Google, Jonjan plays his carefully crafted songs, and will leave you wondering how one person can produce such a diverse range of sounds with just one instrument. In 2023, Jonjan released his debut album, "Strings Attached", featuring the dynamic songs that he is known to perform on stage. In today's episode, Jonjan shares insights into his musical journey, discussing his early influences, his experiences studying guitar and solo performance, the lessons learned from street performances, and the importance of maintaining professionalism in the music industry.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Songwriting, Staying Authentic, and Performing Live w/ Jackson Rouse
    Mar 21 2024

    Jackson Rouse (Rouse as in house, not Rouse as in moose) is a singer/songwriter whose soaring vocals guide him through the dynamic landscape of the music industry. His latest single 'Wash My Hands' is an unforgettable power ballad that draws you in from the opening organ chord and then delivers a big, soulful, and choir-filled chorus to keep you hooked. In addition to amassing nearly 400k views on his cover of 'Surrender' by Natalie Taylor, Jackson is gearing up for his second headlining show and performing all over London in intimate gigs with Sofar Sounds. In today's episode, Jackson takes us through his journey of becoming a solo artist, honing his craft in songwriting and singing, and highlights how staying authentic is key for maintaining passion and appeal.

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    1 hr and 21 mins

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