Soul

While I have listened to tons of different singer/songwriters in this town - of all genres - I am still in complete amazement of each person's own sound. Even if they are semi-copying someone else, I believe that their true soul is coming out in their music - thru their instrument - guitar, keys, vocals, etc. - and words.  And it always amazes me the rhythm, feel, and sound of that soul....

We are all so different deep down inside, that we are all the same....

ATTENTION MUSICIANS/SONGWRITERS/ARTISTS!!!

Hey, fellow crazy musicians/songwriters/artists!! I am in the process of getting together an email list so i can send you some great info on how to better your career!!!

There is a website that is in the process of being built - and will hopefully be done by May 1 - that will bring every music website together into one, easy to use, educational, resourceful site where you learn EVERYTHING you need to know to make your career a success, in today's crazy market - with the internet and all....It will also walk you thru the actual stages of everything you just learned so that you can actually DO it!!

Soooo...even though there are daily changes in the music industry, this site will help you figure it all out, and continually update you on everything you need to know...from marketing, to recording, to graphic design, to booking, to all the legal stuff we need to know, and to everything else you can think of!

p.s. This site will be FREE to join and use!!!

So, if you're interested in getting info on this, once it's ready to be launched, please SEND ME YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS....

I promise you will not be getting any spam emails...this is a great resource for you, so you can MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC CAREER SUCCESSFUL!! I'm already on the list, and can't wait to start using it! Finally, an answer on how to build your own career....

Let me know if you have any other questions as well. Unfortunately, I cannot give out the name of the site yet. The creators want to make sure they have everything down before people begin using it....

Thanks and let's make some music!!!

Johanna

"If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain." -Dolly Parton

Strum Magazine 2010 March Madness Competition!!

Let's "Do It Again"!!
OK!!! Soooo...a little change of plans! Unfortunately, during this competition for Strum Magazine (see below for details) this week, there were some hackers, using a program to increase votes by a ton!! This made the competition unfair....soooo...we will be doing this again, starting Monday. You will have to register to vote now, but only once....then you can VOTE AS OFTEN AS YOU'D LIKE!!!


Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me and my music - which is really your music - and those who have voted! I love and appreciate you all!! So, take a few days off of the computer, give your clicker-finger a rest, and we'll start back up (from scratch) Monday morning!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!
~Johanna


Here are the details:
Strum Magazine is having it's 2010 Music Madness Competition!! They have selected songwriters, major label artists, unsigned artists, and independent artists for this competition.

I have been selected as one of the unsigned artists in this contest - for the week of April 12-April 18! Go to the link below to vote!!! (Look at the right hand column of the page) This is the beginning of the competition - with the finals being held May 28-29.

Click here to vote:



Thanks for your support!!
Johanna

Lee Allen - "Settle Down"

So, here I have been in Nashville for a few years, chasing the dream, living the reality...and along the way, I get the awesome opportunity to see those close to me move up the ladder of the music business. And of course, my eyes and ears are wide open to learn from them as they make their way into this new world. I've already been able to watch friends showcase for labels, get label deals, get pub deals, songs cut, songs going number 1, and more...Pretty exciting!

Well, the newest member of this list is my dear Johnathan Hepner and his friend, Drew Davis. They have written a song for a new country artist, Lee Allen! Actually, they've written 2 songs...and this first one, "Settle Down" is now on the radio!! So...do me a HUGE favor, check out Lee, Johnathan and Drew...go to iTunes, have a listen, leave Lee and the boys a little love by writing a review of the song, and call your local radio station and request "Settle Down" by Lee Allen!!! Ok, that's not a lot to ask, right? :)

Here's the link to Lee on iTunes

Here are some other links you should check out...why? How about - for me? :)
Johnathan Hepner & Drew Davis

Thanks everyone!!!