From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home Last night I had the pleasure of attending an inspiring NSAI event with my songwriting partner, Jason Waters, at Five Towns College with Grammy Award Winning Songwriter, Jon Vezner , as the Guest Speaker. Jason Waters, Jon Vezner & Jennifer Vazquez What a pure joy it was to listen to Jon’s well constructed and heartfelt tunes. There is nothing that gets me higher than experiencing a GREAT songwriter, up, close and personal. And, sitting in on that Master Class provided both Jason and myself with key reminders for what tools and rules allow for the creation of a GREAT SONG! (Be sure to check out Jon Vezner when you get a chance. He is not only a great songwriter, artist and musician, but a solid person all around. And while you’re at it, check out his musical partner Jeff Gilkinson! Wow, what a player and songwriter!) Here’s some reminders for ALL you songwriters out there: ~ TO BE EFFECTIVE as a songwriter, CREATE TENSION in the song, either in the Melody, the Tempo or the Lyric. ~ EVERY LINE of your song must act as an ACCELERATER for the next one. ~ SHOW IT! DON’T TELL IT! ~ BE SIMPLE:[…]
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Blog #47: Get Ready Los Angeles
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home GREAT NEWS! On Friday, October 11th at 7pm, “Sleeping With The Fishes” will be showing at The Chinese Cinemas on Hollywood Blvd! The film made it into the 16th Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival. Since I won’t be able to be there, I would love for all my LA friends to go and be there for me! And make sure you stay till the very end, as ALL those credits role, cause you’ll get to hear my NEW single,“Getting Out Of My Own Way”. Check out this month’s news to find out more about it: OCTOBER NEWS I leave you with these thoughts…. Beauty starts from within. And then, as time passes and you accept that beauty, everyone around you cannot help but see your inner beauty shines oh so bright and abundantly on the outside. Silence the mind and find out all you can be and do.
Blog #41: Open Air Acoustic Series – “Stilettos-n-Steel”
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home Hey folks! Happy Friday. So, I know a lot of what I have been chatting about is my new duet project, “Stilettos-n-Steel”. Well, I will be sharing some EXCITING NEWS about little old me in Blog #42, so stay tuned! Until then, let’s keep this ball rolling as I share with you Jason Waters and my “live performance” on the “Open Air Acoustic Series”. Stilettos-n-Steel singing “I’M BACK” LIVE: (Grab our single and watch the making of it here: “The Official Release of “I’m Back “) PINOCCHIO? “When will you find me? When will I be ready to let go…” Oh, Pinocchio? I think I am about ready to let go! Are you ready? Are you ready?
Blog #40: “Stilettos-n-Steel” – Our First Single
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home I am excited to announce that Thursday night’s Show at Pianos NYC was a complete success in every way! Jason and I had a blast, lots of you showed up to support our new adventure, we got paid (lol) and we got postive feedback from many of you! Thank you all so much for your support! And now, Jason and I invite you to download the OFFICIAL RELEASE of our Debut Single “I’m Back”! Click here: “The Official Release of “I’m Back “ We’d also like to invite you to watch the video for the making of “I’m Back” below: The Making of “I’m Back” Big Hugs to you all….
Blog #39 – Wed Duet Series – Wk 7/8 – Our Debut Show!
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home Ahhh, the Wednesday Duet Series is back! Yes, I skipped a week. I was busy with Jason getting everything together for this week’s show! These past few months have been so exciting for us, as we found a NEW BEGNNING in the art we have been doing separately, as independent artists, for so long! And now, after all the blood, sweat and tears we’ve put into this project, we get to stop and take in what we have done! Yup, we will share the stage as “Stilettos-n-Steel” for the very first time this Thursday! We will celebrate our First Duet Single, “I’m Back”. What a gift to be able to share this experience with all of you from near and far! If you are in NYC this Thursday, April 11th come join us @ Pianos NYC @ 8pm! We wanna meet you! (Doors open at 7pm) Everyone who shows up gets a FREE Download Card of the New Single, “I’m Back”. So, what do you say? Let us entertain you. Let us share our gifts that we so cherish so much, with you! Grab your advanced tickets here: Pianos NYC – April 11th Show or you can get them[…]
Blog #38: Wed Duet Series: Wk 6 – Ticket Giveaway!
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home Welcome back to Jason and my adventures! How cool is it that we have a name now. Thanks again for all your help! So, today, Stilettos-n-Steel are giving away two FREE tickets to our show at PIANOS on April 11th. All you have to do is click on the link below, enter your name + email, then you will be entered into the contest. Contest ends on April 2nd. Winners will be announced on April 3rd. Good Luck! ENTER TICKET GIVEAWAY CONTEST HERE Hey Pinocchio, are you coming to the show? You might be able to find a family to go home to there! I am thinking you and I are so close, so close, to finding you a home… I think I am starting to find mine!
Blog #37: Wednesday Duet Series: Wk 5: The Votes Are In!
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home Welcome back to this wild and crazy adventure with Jason Waters and I. So, last week, you guys and gals were asked the question, “who are we”? 1. Stilettos & Steel 2. Violet Hill 3. East Of Eden 4. The Lone Pines Week FIVE: Well, The Votes Are In… And the winner is… Stilettos-n-Steel. Yup…That’s Us! And now, we’d like to invite you to celebrate and be a part of our debut show! Thursday, April 11 @ Piano’s NYC Showroom (158 Ludlow Street) Showtime: 8PM (Doors Open: 7PM) $8 cover / 21+ We will be releasing our first single, “I’m Back”. To show our appreciation all who attend will receive a free download of the single! And you can now “Like” our fan page here: Stilettos -n- Steel P.S. How are you doing Pinocchio? I know this is throwing you for a loop, but well, when life throws you a diamond in the rough, well, you grab it and walk ever so gently away from the rugged terrain and right into crisp clear waters. Home seems to be nearer than I thought. We are getting there Pinocchio. We are getting there. Patience my dear friend. Patience!
Blog #36: Wednesday Duet Series: Wk 4: “Who Are We”
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home The Wednesday Duet Series has returned! And now, Jason Waters and I need your help in picking our duet name! This past weekend was our photoshoot with Rosie McCobb Photography. Watch the video below! Then, tell us, what name below rings true to who we are? Post your choice below. You get to decide… 1. Stilettos & Steel 2. Violet Hill 3. East Of Eden 4. The Lone Pines Week FOUR: Who Are We
Blog #35: Wednesday Duet Series: Wk 3: “We Both Know”
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home It’s that time again! Wow, that was quick, huh? Let me know what you think of this Wednesday Duet Series with Jason Waters and I. All ya gotta do is leave a comment below. I check them regularly. I want to give you what makes you happy, what brings a smile to your face, but I cannot read minds, so share your thoughts! And with no further ado… Week THREE: We Both Know So this week, Jason and I decide to cover the new Colbie Caillat song ft. Gavin DeGraw: “We Both Know”
Blog #34: The Duet Series – The Full Interview
From The Blog Series… 365 Blogs To Finding Pinocchio A Home Happy Friday! As promised, here are the full interviews of Jason Waters and I from our Wednesday Duet Series! Wednesday’s Promo Video was just a little teaser. Let me know what ya think of our little adventures. There’s more to come! Until then, just sit back, relax and enjoy the videos below. Jen’s Full Interview Jason’s Full Interview He’s Looking For You… P.S. My friend Dan Prine sent me an email the other day. The subject read, “He’s Looking For You”. I opened up the email and found this! LOVE IT! Absolutely love it! I thought he was with me… but when I looked in the corner, no Pinocchio! I guess Pinocchio’s starting to take his own actions to finding himself a home! Gosh, I really gotta keep a better eye on Pinocchio!