Giving Back to Good Causes
Benefit Concert for The Gathering Place
I worked with the Teen Emergent leaders of The Gathering Place to help put on an awesome virtual benefit concert. Watch the concert and hear some of their stories .
Raising $2,400+ for Greater Cleveland Food Bank
In the beginning of the pandemic, I hosted concerts via Facebook Live to raise donations for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Fox 8 News did a piece about it. Check out the video! The donation page is still active if you would like to help!
Listen up: Awesome!
What I love about “Awesome!” is that it highlights the things that children find awesome, that might get overlooked by grown-ups. It’s also a call-to-action to go on a treasure hunt for that sense of “awesome” that lies within, waiting to be discovered. Give the song a listen and check out the music video (with ASL translation) in the video section below!
Music & Concert Videos
“AWESOME!” MUSIC VIDEO
Music video for my song, “Awesome!” with ASL translation by Jaison Anderson! Filmed at The Dark Room Co.
Official Music Video for “One Minute Song” from my upcoming album, “Just A Minute” coming out 9/2/2022! Artwork by Lindsey J Bryan, animated by Think Media Studios!
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL AT THE CLE URBAN WINERY!
This is a Valentine’s Day virtual concert I filmed at CLE Urban Winery. I played originals and covers that the kids and grown-ups know.
Official Music Video for “Groovy Kangaroo” from my upcoming album, “Just A Minute” coming out 9/2/2022! Artwork by Lindsey J Bryan, Animated by Think Media Studios!
Listen up: There’s Music Everywhere (Full Adventure)
“There’s Music Everywhere (Full Adventure)” is one of my most ambitious projects. When recording my second album, my producer,
Michael Seifert, and I wanted to find a way go give listeners an immersive experience while enjoying the songs. We decided to make it a story
complete with catchy songs, sound effects, and voice acting. All the kids have to do is press play and close their eyes. This is especially good for car rides! Check it out! Kid roles are played by the talented Sebrina Seifert and Erek Williams.
Educational How-To Videos
HOW TO MAKE A RUBBER BAND GUITAR
Part of a video series I made for kids to do activities while stuck at home. Make a rubber band guitar with me!
HOW TO MAKE A HOMEMADE XYLOPHONE
Part of a video series I made for kids to do activities while stuck at home. Learn to make a xylophone with some water and drinking glasses!
IN HOME SCAVENGER HUNT
Part of a video series I made for kids to do activities while stuck at home. Have a scavenger hunt in your house!
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CD CYMBALS
Part of a video series I made for kids to do activities while stuck at home. Learn to make symbols using CDs!
SQUARE BREATHING WITH WALLY
My monkey friend, Wally teaches you a breathing technique called “square breathing”. Give it a try!
HOW TO MAKE A HOMEMADE KAZOO
Part of a video series I made for kids to do activities while stuck at home. Make a homemade kazoo with me!
HOW TO MAKE A HOMEMADE SHAKER
Part of a video series I made for kids to do activities while stuck at home. Learn to make a shaker!
Listen up: The Monkey Song
“The Monkey Song” is the first kids song I ever wrote at 18 years old while I was working with kids singer, Dani B. for my senior project. After a few rewrites, I recorded the song about 7 years later and it quickly became a fan favorite! Take a listen!
Podcast Friends
Barn Banter with Cowboy Andy
EP 40: Juking the Joint with Jesse Jukebox
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Wow! We enter an episode of Breaking Bad and guess what? It all ends with us eating breakfast! Hmm... ok not really. But maybe? Jesse Freidberg and I discuss the current state of affairs, the lack of kindie in Country, beautiful Cleveland, and clever tricks to engage young audiences through live-streaming! It is Awesome! Just like his new album (produced by Dean Jones).
Good Stuff Kids
EP 254: Jesse Jukebox
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Iit’s time to have a blast with Jesse Jukebox. You are awesome, I am awesome, and Jesse is definitely awesome. We all need some high energy feel good rock n’ roll these days! Get to know Jesse and stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear the full song ‘Awesome’.
Overcoming Distractions: The Podcast
From Struggling to Thriving with ADHD
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This week we have a great conversation about schooling, music and proving people wrong. Yes, that’s a thing in the world of ADHD. Jesse Friedberg (aka Jesse Jukebox) is a Cleveland-based children’s musician who grew up struggling with ADHD and we discuss a number of topics during our conversation.
ADHD Support Talk Radio
Creativity, Strengths, and Islands of Competence
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So many people with ADHD crave a creative outlet, but where do you begin? How do you stay on track? Co-host Lynne Edris is joined by children's recording artist, Jesse Friedberg (AKA Jesse Jukebox) to talk about the importance of using your strengths, creativity and your own “islands of competence” when you’re an adult with ADHD. Jesse gives us some insight into his creative process and how you can find your creative side, too.
Listen up: Superhero!
When I was little, my sister and I would put on our Superman and Wonder Woman pajamas and jump on and off all the furniture. Sometimes we would use towels for capes and pretend we were fighting crime in our house! I wrote “Superhero” to remind me of those times I would pretend to be in a comic book and don a superhero outfit. This song is now one of my most requested songs. I also really enjoy all my little sayings throughout the song (holy complicated chorus lines!). Give it a listen!
“We have been very fortunate at the Mandel JCC to have had the opportunity to work with Jesse for a number of years and in a variety of capacities. Jesse is a talented musician, an engaging entertainer and incredibly in tuned to young children and their development. Jesse brings a wonderful energy to his work with our program. He is professional, adaptable, open to feedback, incredibly interactive and willing to take on all different types of musical programs and assignments. Jesse’s positive energy and love for music is contagious and it felt by all our students, families and staff. Jesse leads our Shabbat programming for young families as well as for our toddlers and preschoolers. He also teaches music classes to our young families and participates in our Jewish holiday programming. It is so clear that Jesse loves what he does and has so much fun doing it. Jesse is our go to musician for all of our events!”
Jessica Robins, Director of Early Childhood Services at the Mandel JCC
Live Concert Photo Gallery
Some awesome memories and moments!
“Jesse has been such a wonderful part of our preschool. Due to Covid -19, he is able to join us wherever our students are; their living rooms, kitchens, playrooms, etc, as we connect over Zoom. Music with Jesse is a highlight of our student's week as they look forward to making music through their voices and with instruments. He is personable and makes sure to address each child by name in addition to coordinating his activities with the themes our teachers are teaching to as well. The students look forward to welcoming Jesse and making music with him each week. We look forward to continuing our musical journey with Jesse over the years to come.”
Marilyn Zass, Preschool director for Park Synagogue Preschool