Words 4 Life

This weeks episode of TFarrell Presents features musician, composer, artist, producer, and musical director Teddie "FX" Rollins.    

Teddie has recently put out a couple of singles on his own and his production work on Thomas Warren Jr.'s latest project has been nominated for album of the year.   He has also had the honor to play for great icons and legends like; Hezekiah Walker, Kurt Carr, JT Taylor (former lead vocalist for Kool & the Gang), Sandra Reaves-Phillips (from the Lean on Me-Film), and has shared the stage and backed up countless artists including Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, The William Brothers, Vicky Winans, Men of Standard, Brandy, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, Ray Charles, & Bebe & Cece Winans and the list goes on.  

Our discussion includes 

 - The mindset he adopted to get the type of opportunities he got 

 - One of the key lessons he learned from his successful moments 

 - Why he decided not to make music his full-time career

Connect with what Teddie is doing now - 

Website - https://www.keyandkayproductions.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/teddiefx/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teddiefx  and  https://www.facebook.com/fxrollins

This weeks episode of TFarrell Presents features Voice over artist TJ Thomas.    

His clients include IBM, BMW, Target, Uber, McDonalds, The Weather Channel, Amazon, Chase, Peloton, Adidas and the list goes on.   

We have a candid conversation about what it takes for him to succeed as a voice over artist.   We also touch on looking back and seeing God’s hand in one of the most trying times in his life.  

Connect with TJ: 

Website - https://www.tjthomas.net/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tjthomasny/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Thomas.TJ.Miller81

In this episode of TFarrell Presents I have a candid conversation with pianist, producer, arranger, composer and organist Johnny Mercier.   He shares one of the most difficult things he went through and how important mental health is.  Johnny also shares his opinion of what makes a musician or singer "great".  We also get into the importance of developing your sound and what components go into that.  Our prayer, as always, is that GOD uses something in this episode to speak to you directly.  

Connect with Johnny Mercier  

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnny_mercier/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mrjohnnymercier 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnny__mercier?lang=en 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_qqC4Ef9johqrkWacRH9Q/featured  

soundcloud.com/johnnymercier (Johnny Mercier)

In this episode I have a candid conversation with Garry Graham about so much, including

  - Why he started in the mental health field.  

  - What changed his perspective on mental health.  

  - Three things that immediately effect anxiety.  

Garry is a Professional Development Speaker | Motivational Writer | Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor | Licensed Mental Health Counselor and one of the hosts on a thriving podcast called snack time with the Grahams.  Most of all he’s a down to earth Christian brother.  

Best way to stay connected to what Garry is doing... 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticgarrygraham/

In this episode Samona, a contemporary gospel artist speaks about her musical journey including some of the insecurities that comes along with being an artist. We touch on one of the toughest things GOD brought her through. She also explains the importance she puts on vocal tone as well as what she learned about message driven production.

Below is an email to connect with Samona and a link for her music.

Email: [email protected] 

Links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/samona/encouraged-to-inspire-2

The special guest this week on Levite Productions Presents is Dr. Julius A. Sloane. 

Bishop Julius Sloane is a staple in the New York /East coast Gospel Music community. Bishop Sloane is one of the former lead singers of the Timothy Wright Concert Choir.  He later answered the call to pastoring and is about to step into his 30th year of his pastoring assignment.  He also just released a powerful project entitled ‘Worship The King’.

We talk about:

• A couple of things he does to stay on top of his game as a leader.

Link to Bishop Sloane's latest project - https://open.spotify.com/album/3A6GHOFIIONanKZ3xe35F5?si=_SRveVYwTDG_xevvqufpsw&dl_branch=1

Our special guest this week is video and music producer Jonathan Hall.  We have a candid conversation about one of the things the Lord has brought him through, the lessons he's learned and is still learning.  We touch on some key concepts about forgiveness and love that I believe will positively impact your life. 

Welcome to Words 4 Levites , your weekly source for wisdom nuggets designed for singers, musicians and ministry leaders.

Our special guest this week is CEO of Daley Smith Inc., Joanna Smith. Joanna is a classical pianist, singer, teach and geotechnical engineer.

We discuss the benefits of music beyond money and Joanna's philosophy of "jack of all trades, master of some".  By GOD’s grace you will walk away from this episode with an expanded view of the benefits of music, inspiration to spend more time cultivating a talent GOD gave you and a desire to help a child dig deeper into music, math, science, and leadership.

It premieres on Youtube tomorrow (Tue. 9/28) @ 9pm ET - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk_D6MZ-R_PmodN30L_JL1xABdlA977R5

It will also be available everywhere podcasts are streamed. - https://li.sten.to/words4levites

The special guest for this weeks episode is Freddie Russell. He founded the True North Leadership Group, has a Bachelors in Theology and a Masters in Organizational Leadership and Management. By GOD’s grace you will walk away from this episode with ideas of how to become a more effective leader. It premieres on Youtube tomorrow (Tue. 9/21) @ 9pm ET - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk_D6MZ-R_PmodN30L_JL1xABdlA977R5 It will also be available everywhere podcasts are streamed. - https://li.sten.to/words4levites

The special guest for this weeks episode of Words 4 Levites is Steve B. Walters, A minister of the gospel and an actor/model. He shares his testimony of going from making 6 figures to almost being evicted and the lessons he learned from that experience. By GOD’s grace you will walk away from this episode inspired and with practical ideas of how to make it through your dark times.