Strong Songs

Our Favorite TV Themes, with Leigh Sales

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Oct 17, 2025
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Leigh Sales
Leigh Sales, an Australian TV presenter and musician, joins for a lively discussion on TV theme music. They dive into the emotional resonance of iconic themes like 'The Office' and 'Parks and Recreation'. Leigh shares her journey of picking up the cello later in life and reflects on her voice roles in 'Bluey'. The duo analyzes how themes create narrative context and captivate audiences, exploring everything from 'M*A*S*H' to 'Succession'. They end with Leigh's top music picks, proving that great themes stick with us long after the credits roll.
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ANECDOTE

Learning Music Later In Life

  • Leigh Sales recounts learning organ, violin and later cello with elite teachers across her life stages.
  • She describes practice as meditative and humbling, helping her reconnect with learning outside broadcasting.
ADVICE

Practice Slow To Improve Faster

  • Practice slowly and return to beginner exercises to notice real improvement and cement technique.
  • Use repetition of simple exercises to break rumination and build steady progress in skill.
ANECDOTE

Bluey Voice Roles And A Kid's Recognition

  • Leigh Sales narrated her two small Bluey voice roles and a child's reaction when she spoke Coco's mum's line in public.
  • She found the process fun and enjoyed directors requesting varied emotional reads for tiny parts.
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