Stephen Kellogg

Stephen Kellogg

CT, US
Whether you have an unmotivated staff, a classroom full of students or a workshop for creative people, this is one speaker who can leave them fired up and ready to work. He hits all the notes.

Over the last decade Connecticut native Stephen Kellogg has performed more than 1500 concerts around the world, raised thousands of dollars for causes close to his heart, been named Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year, and penned singles for artists like "American Idol" winner Nick Fradiani and legendary guitarist Robert Randolph. He's also had his songs covered by international major label acts and released eight albums of his own that have yielded hundreds of thousands of ticket and album sales.

When it comes to performing, CBS radio has called him "the best live act you've never seen" and another writer for No Depression gives him the oddly flattering title "the best songwriter you're not listening to." Filmmaker Peter Harding was so moved by the underground nature of Stephen's story that he made a documentary called "Last Man Standing" which went on to become an Amazon exclusive film. While it's true that Kellogg may not currently be a household name to everyone, he has persisted in building a substantial career that has landed him onstage with some of the biggest and best touring bands in the world (Train, Sugarland, Jason Isbell, Sara Bareilles, Hanson and OAR to name a few.) Kellogg's music has found it's way onto the Billboard charts and been featured in numerous films and TV shows. His Americana-tinged, folk, pop and rock stylings can make his sound hard to define, but to his core this musician and father of four brings heart and incredible energy to everything he does.

People who work with Stephen Kellogg can expect:

  • An unparalelled ability to relate his unique experiences as a songwriter and performer in the music industry to any boss, employee or student he encounters.
  • A positive experience from the outset with his hands-on team to make sure his talk/program is specifically tailored to your class or event.
  • His ability to connect with the audience on a personal level, whether he's working with a classroom of 30 students or a ballroom of 400 conference attendees. 
  • To leave the program motivated to excel.

Over the last decade Connecticut native Stephen Kellogg has performed more than 1500 concerts around the world, raised thousands of dollars for causes close to his heart, been named Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year, and penned singles for artists like "American Idol" winner Nick Fradiani and legendary guitarist Robert Randolph. He's also had his songs covered by international major label acts and released eight albums of his own that have yielded hundreds of thousands of ticket and album sales.

When it comes to performing, CBS radio has called him "the best live act you've never seen" and another writer for No Depression gives him the oddly flattering title "the best songwriter you're not listening to." Filmmaker Peter Harding was so moved by the underground nature of Stephen's story that he made a documentary called "Last Man Standing" which went on to become an Amazon exclusive film. While it's true that Kellogg may not currently be a household name to everyone, he has persisted in building a substantial career that has landed him onstage with some of the biggest and best touring bands in the world (Train, Sugarland, Jason Isbell, Sara Bareilles, Hanson and OAR to name a few.) Kellogg's music has found it's way onto the Billboard charts and been featured in numerous films and TV shows. His Americana-tinged, folk, pop and rock stylings can make his sound hard to define, but to his core this musician and father of four brings heart and incredible energy to everything he does.

People who work with Stephen Kellogg can expect:

  • An unparalelled ability to relate his unique experiences as a songwriter and performer in the music industry to any boss, employee or student he encounters.
  • A positive experience from the outset with his hands-on team to make sure his talk/program is specifically tailored to your class or event.
  • His ability to connect with the audience on a personal level, whether he's working with a classroom of 30 students or a ballroom of 400 conference attendees. 
  • To leave the program motivated to excel.

TED Talk: I Can't Get No (Job) Satisfaction

In this TED Talk Stephen uses his own career and experience to demonstrate to the audience how anyone in any field can find satisfaction in their work.  If you aren't, as he says "on the ladder you want to climb" he can help you get there. Stephen has modified this talk to fit specific corporations where he's been brought in to motivate their staff.  He can do the same for yours.

In this motivational program you and your attendees can expect:
CareersEntertainment-basedEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Finding Your Voice

Stephen has found his voice, literally and figuratively, by standing on stage night after night delivering both his lyrics and the stories of his life experiences.  He is able to give students insight on following your passion, speaking up when they know something is wrong and listening to your gut. In this presentation Stephen has experience with students of all grades up through college.  Can be brought in to speak with students in a specific class or major or can broaden the...
CreativityEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

How to be Creative for Life

This program can apply to anyone in a field that relies on creativity for success. He uses his two decades of experience in the music industry to illustrate how to keep the creative well from running dry. This talk, complete with humorous visuals, can be given as a keynote address or tailored to be more interactive/workshop based.

This program is ideal for:
  • A keynote address to a workshop of people in a creative field
  • A commencement speech...
CreativityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Songwriting 101

Stephen Kellogg is known for penning lyrics that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. He's able to take his own experiences of failure, loss, parenthood and of course love, to write songs that become the soundtrack to the lives of his fans around the world. Whether you have a group of young songwriters just starting out, or seasoned writers who are looking to focus on crafting deeper, more personal lyrics, this program is for you.  It can be tailored to fit workshops of any...
Musicians/Bands/SingersEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

The Middle Class of the Music Industry

This program is intended for college students who are enrolled in a music or music business program.  Though Stephen has had a team of managers, agents and publicists throughout his career, he's one of the most hands-on artists you'll ever come across.  His in-depth knowledge of each facet of this ever-changing industry, along with the fact that he's sustained a career that supports a family of 6, make him an ideal candidate to bring the real face of sustained success up close and...
Musicians/Bands/SingersAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny