Conversations with Lexi Jones

Today we’d like to introduce you to Lexi Jones

Hi Lexi, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I was born and raised in Richmond, Missouri where my mom was the high school theatre teacher and community theater director so I grew up performing. My family then moved to Kansas City North and I attended New Mark Middle School. Here, I started playing the violin and danced for 4 years with the Ibsen Dance Company. I even was cast in The Wizard of Oz at Starlight Theater. After 8th grade, my family moved once again to the suburbs of Chicago. And starting high school in a new town with no friends wasn’t the easiest so my dad bought me my first guitar and I started teaching myself chords to pass the summer before freshmen year. I started writing songs, little cheesy tunes with basic lyrics. There’s not much to write about when you’re 14 years old. Then in high school, I joined the choir and show choir and really started to find my voice musically.
In 2011, I was asked to attend this talent search in Chicago called LAUNCH where I read some scripts, modeled for a shoot, and sang an original song I wrote. Because of my song, I was introduced to Jaunty Meek, a music producer out of Detroit. I’ve been working with her ever since, along with Randy and Allen Lynch.
Songwriting has become my true passion and has led me to release 11 songs, some in collaboration with other artists as well as with a book series/future tv show called Folktellers.
I’ve had the pleasure of writing songs for a musical out of Los Angeles and most recently had a song be the credit song for a movie called Finding Nicole coming out soon. More of my music can be found in other independent films and audiobooks.
I just released a new song on all music platforms called “Room 415” which is about my experience living in a dorm at Missouri State University.
I am so grateful for the opportunities I have been given and I hope to continue to grow as a songwriter.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Any independent artist working in the music industry can tell you that this job is not an easy one. It’s a long journey. It’s a lot of work, especially because the industry changes everyday. One day it’s all about hashtags. You must promote your music on Facebook and you must use the hashtags. Then the next day Facebook is no longer relevant, TikTok is key and hashtags don’t matter. It’s all a moving chessboard but if you want it bad enough, you’ll hang on and keep playing. Which isn’t easy. There have been so many times that I’ve wanted to quit – throw in the towel. But music isn’t a job to me. It’s a lifestyle. It’s who I am. I will forever write songs. And I’m so lucky to have a team behind me who keeps me motivated, keeps me focused, and helps me through those struggles.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a singer songwriter. I write songs for myself, I write songs for other artists, I wire songs for brands, I write songs for tv shows and movies, I write songs for books! If there’s a song to be had. I’ll write it. I think what makes me a good songwriter is that fact that I love all kinds of music. And I listen to all kinds of music. All genres. So if a tv show needs a fantasy medieval song, I can write that. If an artist needs an 80’s rock song, I can write that.
I’m most proud of my journey. My songs from age 14 versus my songs now as a 28 year old have grown tremendously and I think each new song is better than the last. My team has always challenged me in my songwriting and it’s helped me grow so much. I live for the challenge and I love the process of creating something great.
And sometimes, the key to a great song is collaboration. I’ve had the pleasure of working with some really talented people and I’ve learned so much. I only wish to keep learning and keep growing in my craft.

What were you like growing up?
As a child, I was definitely the performer. I loved to sing for people. Dance for people. Act! All of it. I wanted my name in lights for sure. But I moved twice to different towns and each move kind of took away a little of that confidence. I wouldn’t say I’m much of a performer anymore. I prefer the songwriting and recording processes over being on stage. But I’ve always loved stories. I used to want to be an author for a while and would fill notebooks up with little fantasy stories. And that’s definitely continued into my adult life but of course, now they’re in song form.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.Lexijonesmusic.com
• Instagram: @lexijonesmusic
• Facebook: @lexijonesmusic
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@lexijonesmusic
• Other: https://linktr.ee/lexibrynjones