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Tunezies: Vol 1 - The Album

Set for release on August 29, 2025, Tunezies: Vol. 1 marks the joyful beginning of a bold new musical world created by award-winning artist, educator, and mom Jesse Palter. As the first release in an original early music education curriculum, Tunezies: nurtures not only foundational musical skills, but also emotional awareness, creativity, and self-expression—all through the lens of music education and imaginative play.

This is Tunezies

— a one-of-a-kind live music experience created by award-winning singer, songwriter, and educator Jesse Palter.

Step into the magical world of Tuneztopia — a rainbow-sparkle-infused musical realm where children and their families embark on a 50–60 minute immersive adventure through music, movement, and imagination. At the center of it all lies the Imagination Station, Jesse Palter’s whimsical home base inside the House on Harmony Hill, nestled in the heart of Tempo Town. This is where the magic of Tunezies comes to life.

Tunezies is a joy-fueled, musically rich experience crafted to both educate and enchant. Every live performance features Palter’s original family-friendly songs that weave together essential music foundations—beat, rhythm, pitch, dynamics, form, melody, and harmony—with themes of creativity, connection, and emotional expression.

It’s music.

Produced by Jon Cowherd and Jesse Palter and recorded at Marigny Studios in New Orleans, Tunezies: Vol. 1 features a powerhouse band of greats:

Herlin Riley – Drums
Roland Guerin – Bass
Brian Seeger – Guitar
Matt Chamberlain – Additional Percussion on “Snacks,” “Tempo Town,” and “Beat Baby”
Joel Frahm – Saxophone on “Jazz ABCs”
Rick Nelson – Engineer and Fiddle on “Tunezies”
Jon Cowherd – Piano, Organ, Keyboards

Special Guests & Collaborators:

Children’s Choir (alphabetical order): Ada Wittenberg, Abel Wittenberg, Aria Palter, Gus Gerstein, Layla Bass, Sofiane Cowherd, Sybil Gerstein
Additional Background Vocals & Choir Recording: Jake Bass at FBT Studios, Ferndale, MI
Child Voice on “Music Is Everywhere”: Jude Abrams

Mixed and mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Recording in NYC, the album’s sound is warm, vibrant, and full of life.

It’s magic.

Beloved characters like Melody the Earworm, Kitty Pawliday, and magical, oversized rainbow instruments add layers of whimsy and delight—but it’s the power of community that defines Tunezies. Jesse’s mission is to foster a welcoming shared musical space that inspires confidence, sparks curiosity, and reminds us all that music is not only fundamental—it’s transformational —leaving every audience member, whether 2 or 82—with a deeper love for music and a song in their heart.

It’s community.
And it’s made just for you.

The Tunezies Live Experience: Joined by an all-star live band, Jesse invites children and their grown-ups to become part of the show—singing, dancing, learning, and laughing together. Whether you’re jamming with rhythm sticks, floating beneath a rainbow parachute, belting out a heartfelt ballad, or grooving to a glittery anthem, every moment is infused with intention, artistry, and Jesse’s signature sparkle.

That… is Tunezies.

Step behind the scenes with Jesse Palter in this short documentary-style video capturing three incredible days in the studio in New Orleans, recording Tunezies: Vol. 1