Kay Hanley - Letters To Cleo

Joey’s Song

Ever wondered how a rock star transitions to creating music for kids' shows? Kay Hanley, the lead singer of Letters to Cleo, joins us to share her exciting journey from rocking out on stage to composing for Disney Junior's "Kindergarten the Musical." In this episode, Kay opens up about her creative process, balancing the demands of scripting and character development, and her previous work on "Doc McStuffins." We also explore the fascinating differences and unexpected similarities between crafting rock songs and tunes for children’s television.
But the surprises don’t stop there! Kay's collaboration with Tom Polce on "Strange New Worlds" brings a unique twist to the Star Trek universe through musical storytelling. Hear firsthand about the daunting yet thrilling task of developing nine original songs while honoring the cherished Star Trek canon. We also revisit some of Kay’s notable achievements, including her Emmy win for "We, the People," and delve into the magic of meaningful creative partnerships. Plus, learn how her work intersects with the cause close to her heart, Joey's Song.
The final segment takes a heartfelt turn, focusing on the personal and emotional challenges faced by families navigating life with a child diagnosed with epilepsy. Kay shares moving stories of misdiagnosis, the struggle for accurate resources, and the incredible support found through Joey's Song. Discover the transformative power of community and music, and find out how you can contribute to ongoing epilepsy research and awareness. Don't miss this compelling conversation that merges music, personal triumph, and advocacy.

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Joey's Song is a federally registered 501(c)3 charity that raises money to fund research into treatments and cures for epilepsy. Joey's Song is 100% volunteer with no paid staff, so we are able to convert more dollars into life saving research.
Our Joey's Song family of artists include Rock N Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy and Emmy winners and Top 40 hitmakers.

Chapter

1. Kay Hanley - Letters To Cleo (00:00:00)

2. Joey Song Podcast With Kay Hanley (00:00:10)

3. Star Trek Musical Discussion (00:10:07)

4. Epilepsy Community and Music Event (00:17:03)

5. Joey Song Podcast Promotion (00:27:10)