Clients & Testimonials
“Jody, your song “Life is Why” was the perfect song for opening our event! You expressed the theme of our event in your upbeat, positive message woven into a fantastic song! Everyone loved it! When it was time for the “Give,” you opened people’s hearts with your beautiful song “Open Your Heart”.
The examples of how women live healthy, happy lives because of the generous donations of others was a perfect way to communicate to our donors about the lives they impact each day. Your talent for capturing a message and delivering it in such powerful songs is just amazing, and you connected with everyone in the audience.
Thank you for helping to make our event such a huge success!”
— Stephanie Palumbo, Go Red For Women Director
American Heart Association
“Jody created two songs for our Girls for the World program that skillfully capture the essence of our message.
After only one meeting, Jody intuitively understood our work and beautifully articulated both music and lyrics into a signature song called "Girls for the World" that is memorable and appealing to girls the world over. Jody’s spirit and enthusiasm made our working together pure pleasure.
I highly recommend Jody Soland!”
— Karen Hanson, Executive Director
Girls for the World (Nashville, TN)
"Comments from the summit participants were very positive concerning your workshop sessions and songs! Your closing song, “You are the Hero” was excellent! Very Much in keeping with our theme, and you engaged and you pumped up the audience. You appeared on many evaluations as the “Favorite Part of the Summit.”
Thank you for all that you do each day to assist in making our nation’s schools and communities safer through your project and song “Til' You Can See Me.”
— Pamela Riley, Ed. D, Executive Director
National S.A.V.E.
(Students Against Violence Everywhere)
“All I can say is your workshop was one of the most powerful experiences I ever had!”
— Richard Pacheco, Board President
Unity of NEPA
“Jody perfectly captured the heart and spirit of our agency’s mission in her songwriting. Jody wrote, recorded and performed our theme song “Together We Are One,” which earned her a nomination for a 2015 Ohio Public Images award for bringing awareness to people with disabilities. She is an amazing talent! Jody performed our theme song at our annual meeting, our Holiday Ball, and at our Gala event at the State Theatre in Cleveland, which was a huge success!
Jody was very professional and friendly from start to finish… and the day of the performance was perfect!”
— Karen Knavel, CEO
New Avenues to Independence
“With only a brief introduction and a little information about the patient, Jody was able to connect with patients on a deep level, singing songs that were unique and perfect for each one.
There were joyful songs, funny songs, poignant songs, songs of hope , encouragement and healing. Families and friends who were visiting our patients also recieved Jody’s songs with such appreciation.
I found myself in tears during many interactions, and Jody did not repeat a single song during her visit with over 60 patients that day. She even wrote a song on the spot for one patient. Since that day, Jody has returned several times each week to work with our patients.
I highly recommend Jody Soland!”
— Cheryl Henthorne, CEO
Summa Rehab Hospital
“I've booked professional performers through my agency for over three decades, and I can honestly say that Jody Soland is a unique, amazing talent!
Her beautiful voice, awe-inspiring original songs, and message-rich keynotes leave clients thoroughly thrilled. Jody's authentic, positive personality, good humor, and professionalism make her a joy to work with. She has my highest recommendation.”
— Mary Faktor, President
Faktor's Talent Network
Thank you, Jody, for sharing your workshop "Becoming Who You Are" with the Summit DD staff. This was a ‘non-traditional’ session for us (as we typically offer training related to the developmental disability field) and we received so many comments thanking us for allowing staff to relax, refocus, and re-energize.
— Mary, Event Planner
Summit County DD
Never have I come across a more sincere, spiritual, and talented singer-songwriter than Jody. Her heart and soul are revealed through her musical message. She absolutely captured the essence of our 2012 Relay For Life Survivor/Caregiver ceremony with her inspirational creation “Shine the Light.” She further enveloped those walking for loved ones lost to cancer with the comforting lyrics and gentle melody of “Angels” and “I Remember You.”
Jody has the incredible ability to empathize with the occasion and to create a song that truly gives meaning to the moment where words alone would fail.
— Norene Jones, Event Chair
Relay for Life
Jody Soland sings from her heart to your heart! The Summit County Traumatic Brain Injury Collaborative was wonderfully blessed to have Jody sing and speak at our Annual Conference held in Akron, Ohio.
Her message and music inspired, encouraged, and made all the survivors and family members know that they are not traveling alone on this journey. Jody sings and plays guitar beautifully, but it is her natural ability to reach out and connect with her audience that sets her apart as a gifted musician.
We have asked her back to deliver the Keynote again next year!
— Mary Jo McGuire MS, OTR/L, OTPP, FAOTZ
Summit County Traumatic Brain Injury Collaborative
