Elyse Jewel

Interview by Celeste Lim |Photographer: @swayslife

Meet Elyse Jewel, an emerging pop singer/songwriter whose passion for music began when she was a little kid putting on shows for her parents. After getting serious about building a career, she went on to perform in a variety of venues in the Dallas area, and toured with Kristin Chenoweth. With Jewel’s undeniable energy – both on and off stage – it doesn’t seem like she’s stopping any time soon. The teen star talked with Nyota about songwriting, social media, and keeping busy in 2020.

When did a singing career become of interest to you?

Singing has always been a passion of mine and I feel like I kind of always knew it was what I wanted to do. I had grown up around music and I even remember putting on concerts for my parents in my living room. I used to jump up on my bed and scream Taylor Swift and Katy Perry songs, pretending I was them.

It seems like you’re very active on social media. What role do platforms such as Instagram play in your music career?

Social media allows me to connect with so many people around the world. It allows me to get my messages and songs across to people who may need to hear them. I promote positivity and self love, and through my songs I try to always let people know that they aren’t alone in any situation. Social media gives me another place to spread my music and connect with people.