Jesse Jukebox

His music presents a refined balance of humor, humanity, and heart – a recipe for impactful, meaningful songs. High-energy, electrifying interactive concerts make Jesse a favorite with families across the nation. A self-taught musician from Cleveland, Ohio, with a Master's degree from Berklee College of Music and a Master's in early childhood education from Ursuline College, Jesse learned at a young age to harness his talents to create catchy, relatable songs for children. 

His music presents a refined balance of humor, humanity, and heart – a recipe for impactful, meaningful songs. High-energy, electrifying interactive concerts make Jesse a favorite with families across the nation. A self-taught musician from Cleveland, Ohio, with a Master's degree from Berklee College of Music and a master's in early childhood education from Ursuline College, Jesse learned at a young age to harness his talents to create catchy, relatable songs for children. Jesse has studied under Livingston Taylor, Thaddeus Hogarth, and Pat Pattison, and worked with multi-platinum award winner Michael Seifert and Grammy-winning producer Dean Jones. He was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition ‘23 and the USA Songwriting Competition ‘24. Notable performances include The Grog Shop, Evanston Space, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, ShapeShifter Lab, and LaureLive Music Festival. Jesse is also a voting member of the Recording Academy. With four albums under his belt (including one comprised entirely of one-minute songs), Jesse released his fifth, “Jesse Jukebox Sells Out,” to affirm life’s dualities using the absurd as an effective and entertaining tool. It went on to win a World Entertainment Award for Best Children's Album (2026).