tag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:/blogs/road-to-the-voice?p=1Road To The Voice2023-08-24T13:38:58-07:00Jenepher Whitefalsetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/72626932023-08-24T13:38:58-07:002023-10-16T07:53:38-07:00August 24, 2023 - Am completing Vocals. Then, getting ready to release my next single, "Won't Be A Victim"<p>August 24, 2023 - Hi Guys! Well, I just got done competing for “The Opening Act” Music Competition. And, thought I didn't win, or anything. I got a lot further than I ever thought. The whole competition was based on votes. And, you showed me how you were behind me. And, that meant the world to me. Thank you, so much!</p><p>On to completing the Vocals. Then getting ready to release, my next single; "Won't Be A Victim". Who hoo!!</p><p>🎶🙂🎶</p><p>In the meantime, I'm gonna do an Open Mic, or two. I've been working on “Fallin” by Alicia Keys. And, it's time for me to be comfortable, singing it in front of people. No pressure. Nobody's tellin me to sing “Fallin.” It's just kind of a marker, to show me where I'm at vocally.</p><p>Be well.</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/65218402021-01-15T10:59:07-08:002021-01-15T11:01:27-08:00January 15, 2021 - Release of my new track, "Virus!"<p>January 15, 2021 - Release of my new track, "Virus!"</p>
<p>In March 2020, Brionna Taylor got killed. And, Washington state got put on lockdown, due to Covid 19. I felt like we were imploding. There was so much that needed to be said ...and done. I just didn't know what ...I was scared for all of us. I wasn't sure what this song would be ...until I said it.</p>
<p>"Virus" is the culmination of all that ...and more. Enjoy!!</p>
<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/sOZaXl7kWlM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/sOZaXl7kWlM" style=""><span style="color:#f1c40f;">https://youtu.be/sOZaXl7kWlM</span></a></p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/64926172020-12-05T15:32:47-08:002020-12-05T15:32:47-08:00December 2020 - Y'all, this is Gertrude!<p>This is my piano. Her name is Gertrude. I don't understand how people don't name there pianos. Each one can be totally different in tone and timber ...much like the voice. </p>
<p>Gertrude is about 107 years old. Ohhh and she sounds that deep and rich. </p>
<p>🎶🙂🎶</p>
<p>#jenepherwhite #piano #virus #neosoul<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/352613/ae3288ad813ec6eeb071f0bb8c38c25ada5ab754/original/gertrude.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/64919582020-12-04T16:00:00-08:002020-12-04T16:00:03-08:00Road to what's next?!?<p>Announcement! My newest single, "Virus," to be Released on January 15, 2021!!</p>
<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/wq3aBwoL8ec " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/wq3aBwoL8ec" style=""><span style="color:#f39c12;">https://youtu.be/wq3aBwoL8ec </span></a></p>
<p>Be brave,</p>
<p>Jenepher</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Spoiler Alert - viruses come in all shape and sizes. #jenepherwhite,#virus,#neosoul,#blm</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/64525172020-10-09T10:37:04-07:002020-10-09T10:46:19-07:00October 2020 - Changing Directions!<p>October 2020 - Changing Directions!</p>
<p>The last submission to The Voice got no response. Since it was the clearest picture of me, as an artist, yet. I have decided to stop trying.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So, I have been meditating on it, a while. And, what's come up for me, is what I really want. So, I asked myself what that would be??? Immediately, the answer came to mind. I want to be featured on a TV Show that presents the "Culture Changers" of female musicians. No contestants, only featured musicians. And I would like Alicia Keys, or someone like that. To head up the show.</p>
<p>I went to work on the idea. And now, I have a treatment for it. That is what you need to present your idea, to the right people. And am now doing whatever I can, to get it in front of her. </p>
<p>Also, I finished the vocals on "Virus," yesterday. Just the mixing, left. Then I can release it!!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>#jenepherwhite</p>
<p>#BLM</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/64002982020-08-02T17:14:06-07:002020-08-02T17:14:06-07:00July 02, 2020 - Elevator Pitch (feat.The Wanz and Elnah Jordan) ...THE MUSIC VIDEO!!<p>July 02, 2020 - Elevator Pitch (feat.The Wanz and Elnah Jordan) ...THE MUSIC VIDEO!!</p>
<p>It's Here!! The music video for Elevator Pitch (feat. The Wanz and Elnah Jordan)!! </p>
<p>Who hooo! To every creative person out there ...this one's for you. </p>
<p><a contents="https://youtu.be/3rGmDQ4Fwkk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/3rGmDQ4Fwkk" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#f1c40f;">https://youtu.be/3rGmDQ4Fwkk</span></a><span style="color:#f1c40f;"> </span></p>
<p>#ElevatorPitch </p>
<p>#jenepherwhite </p>
<p>#TheVoiceCasting</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/63989122020-07-31T16:58:55-07:002020-07-31T17:05:57-07:00July 31, 2020 - Elevator Pitch is released!!<p>July 31, 2020 - Released today! "Elevator Pitch (feat. The Wanz & Elnah Jordan)" Who hoooo!!</p>
<p>Inspired by the 3rd? ...or 4th?? ...or maybe, 5th??? time, I submitted myself for The Voice ...still doing it. But, this time I used this song for my "Intro." </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Please share it if you like it! Enjoy! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you, </p>
<p>Elnah Jordan </p>
<p>The Wanz </p>
<p>Jason Shavey and Synergy Studios! </p>
<p>https://open.spotify.com/track/6f4AYLhNgD3FHne3NxmiJt?si=ntBE3D7KSOWDU0u4vELZVg </p>
<p> </p>
<p>#TheVoiceCasting #ElevatorPitch #JenepherWhite</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/63789382020-07-07T13:42:11-07:002020-07-07T13:49:46-07:00July 4, 2020 - My Independence Day - A submission the The Voice!<p>July 4th, 2020 - My Independence Day - A submission the The Voice!</p>
<p>Today, I did a submission to The Voice. The thing that is different about this time. Is that I finally have something to say. A way to " be creative" in the "Intro" section of the submission.</p>
<p>I submitted the song, itself, for Songland; in June. My hope was that Adam Levine would take notice of the song, at Songland. And, somehow talk with The Voice folks. And I would get in, that way. But, since then, I've reconsidered. </p>
<p>So, the Voice Submission process requires videos of an Introduction of the artist, and of 2 songs. And they do say, "be creative" for the Intro. So, I have!!!</p>
<p>My Intro portion is Elevator Pitch.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Much Love,</p>
<p>Jenepher</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/63789032020-07-07T13:15:57-07:002020-07-07T13:50:51-07:00July 1, 2020 - Elevator Pitch has a Release Date!! ...It's different this time!!<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">July 1, 2020 - Elevator Pitch has a Release Date!! ...It's different this time!!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">Who Hoo!! After, almost two years, it has a Release Date; July 31, 2020. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">"Elevator Pitch" was inspired by the "Intro" section of the Submission process for The Voice. For the "Intro" they want your name, where your from. Then they ask you to "be creative." This is the best way I can think of, to be creative.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">As the result, I created the song, produced it with Jason Shavey. Got The Wanz and Elnah Jordan, to sing on it, with me. Then got LZane Jones and Jeremy Berg to help me make the music video. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">Much Love,</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">Jenepher</span></p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/63439652020-06-05T16:22:30-07:002020-07-07T13:49:23-07:00Challenge The Fear #8 <p><span style="color:#ffffff;">Challenge The Fear #8 - June 28, 2020</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">Mine was singing acapella for you. What's the fear that you've walked through, this week?</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">Enjoy.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff;">Jenepher</span></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/1856564007812762/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/1856564007812762/"><span style="color:#ffffff;">h</span></a><a contents="ttps://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/1856564007812762/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/1856564007812762/"><span style="color:#ffffff;">ttps://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/1856564007812762/</span></a></p>
<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/63353382020-05-29T17:08:11-07:002020-05-29T17:12:57-07:00May 29, 2020 - Challenge The Fear #7<p>This week song is "All Of Me' by john Legend. Enjoy.</p>
<p>Jenepher</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/907809943016156/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/907809943016156/">https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/907809943016156/</a></p>
<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/63353372020-05-29T17:01:54-07:002020-05-29T17:13:14-07:00May 22, 2020 - Challenge The Fear #6<p>The song I'm singing is "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal. Enjoy.</p>
<p>Jenepher</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/597610167780577/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/597610167780577/">https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/597610167780577/</a></p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/63183902020-05-15T17:27:46-07:002020-05-15T17:28:04-07:00May 15, 2020 Challenge the Fear #5<p>This song is "Lil Darling" by ZZ Ward.</p>
<p>I've got an Open Call Audition, next month, for The Voice. It is the first time I am auditioning for them. Up until now, I've only submitted myself.</p>
<p>I've chosen this song to audition with. Because it's the closest to the songs I write; includes Rap and Belt. : )</p>
<p>https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/171326254257355/</p>
<p>#Lil Darling</p>
<p>#ZZWard</p>
<p>#Neosoul</p>
<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/63183882020-05-15T17:11:53-07:002020-05-15T17:12:30-07:00May 2. 2020 Challenge the Fear #4<p>This a song I wrote; entitled "Out." It started out about the "day job." But, came to include a lot more than 9 - 5p.</p>
<p>I think it's a cool song But, what if I'm wrong?!? : D</p>
<p>Enjoy! </p>
<p>Jenepher</p>
<p>https://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/1136188846717253/</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/62945072020-04-25T13:20:15-07:002020-04-25T13:20:15-07:00April 24, 2020 - Challenge the Fear #3<p>April 24, 2020 Challenge the Fear #3 </p>
<p>The song is "Prepared" by Jill Scott. </p>
<p>Please join me in busting through this wall of fear that has us "locked down." There is not a lot I can do to make Covid-19, non-existent. But, there are a ton of things I can do that will make my life; be more than about, being lockdown. </p>
<p>I invite you. Share some fear you've walked through, this week ...be it big or small. And, we'll get through this together! </p>
<p>Know somebody who could use this? ...share it! </p>
<p>https://business.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/279634216372906/ </p>
<p> </p>
<p>#challengethefear </p>
<p>#werebettertogether </p>
<p>#jillscott </p>
<p>#prepared</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/62945062020-04-25T13:06:39-07:002020-04-25T13:19:12-07:00April 17, 2020 - Challenge the Fear #2<p>April 17, 2020 Challenge the Fear #2</p>
<p>The song is "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" by Donny Hathaway.</p>
<p>Please join me in busting through this wall of fear that has us "locked down." There is not a lot I can do to make Covid-19, non-existent. But, there are a ton of things I can do that will make my life; be more than about, being lockdown.</p>
<p>I invite you. Share some fear you've walked through, this week ...be it big or small. And, we'll get through this together!</p>
<p>Know somebody who could use this? ...share it!</p>
<p>https://business.facebook.com/jenepherwhite/videos/580875315852206/ </p>
<p> </p>
<p>#challengethefear</p>
<p>#werebettertogether</p>
<p>#donnyhathaway</p>
<p>#ILoveYouMoreThanYoullEverKnow</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/62906602020-04-22T11:10:16-07:002020-04-22T11:22:23-07:00April 10, 2020 - Elevator Pitch ...to be Released, soon!!<p>Hey y'all,</p>
<p>I did this because I was just so damn frustrated with the pandemic. And all of my plans, to finish and release this song, getting cancelled! I felt like I had to do something!?!</p>
<p>This post has turned into a "Fear Challenge." Every Friday at 4pm, I will sing a song on Facebook Live. And, drop a sentence or two before hand, about my misgivings. That way, besides hearing me sing. You'll get to know me a little better. Enjoy.</p>
<p><a contents="https://business.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=2259978707644843&amp;ref=watch_permalink" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://business.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=2259978707644843&ref=watch_permalink" style="" target="_blank">https://business.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=2259978707644843&ref=watch_permalink</a> </p>
<p>Remember! Every Friday afternoon, at 4p.</p>
<p>Kind regards,</p>
<p>Jenepher White</p>
<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/62708652020-04-03T12:27:11-07:002020-04-03T12:38:34-07:00April 2020 - Keepin' It Real ...100%<p>See FaceBook Live video for the latest!</p>
<p> https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=214370966454568&id=472193846473278 </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/58254792019-07-15T16:30:00-07:002019-07-16T15:50:37-07:00July 2019 - No Voice, No Matter: )<p>July 13 came and went with no call from The Voice. Not gonna lie I was a little disappointed. But, life has kept me so busy that I haven't had the time (to dwell). In the past few weeks, my toy poodle, Maddie, passed after 16 years. Maddie RIP. I love you, forever. Then, I sliced up my hand with an electric sander while I was attempting to sand the back deck. And, of course, music... music... music..: )</p>
<p>BTW - At a friends nudging, I submitted myself for AGT. I had never done that before. Because, I want to be taken seriously as an artist. I want a career in the music industry. And I assumed that AGT would not be the place for me. But, she talked me into it. So, I could hear anytime between now and next spring ...or not at all ...gawd, I hate the audition process.</p>
<p>See you next time!</p>
<p>Jenepher White</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.jenepherwhite.net" data-link-label="Blog - Road To The Voice" data-link-type="page" href="/blog-road-to-the-voice" target="_blank">http://www.jenepherwhite.net</a></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/jenepherwhite</a> </p>
<p><a contents="http://www.Instagram.com/jenepherwhite" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.Instagram.com/jenepherwhite" target="_blank">http://www.Instagram.com/jenepherwhite</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57944822019-06-17T11:24:13-07:002019-06-17T11:24:54-07:00June 2019 - The Voice - Scheduled Auditions<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">June 2019 - The Voice - Scheduled Auditions</span></h3>
<p>Now they've got this thing where you send them a submission video. Then, choose you for a scheduled audition at the open call city you choose.</p>
<p>I submitted myself maybe 3 weeks ago. I haven't heard, yet.</p>
<p>The hardest thing about all of this is the self-doubt. You know? I look for, and find, the reasons they haven't called; which is bullshit. I know I'm a good singer. I know I touch people when I sing. I know my songs are good and they are authentic.</p>
<p>I allow self-doubt to hang out in my mind, too long. All in the name of "wanting to become better." what a bunch of crap. I am as good as I need to be for The Voice or Songland ...or The Playlist (hasn't come out yet.) I've got to catch those thoughts, as soon as they happen, and say ...bye bye.: )</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57363552019-04-29T11:27:50-07:002019-06-17T11:25:11-07:00February 2019 - The Voice - IG Submission<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">February 2019 - The Voice - IG Submission</span></h3>
<p>They got this new thing. Where you sign up for an Open Call Audition in one of the cities that are available. For me, that was San Fransisco. Then, you post a blacked out video of an audition song, on Instagram. I sang a "Kiss From A Rose." If you want to see it, the video's on my IG profile. https://www.instagram.com/jenepherwhite/ </p>
<p>I figured I would post the audition. Then if I wasn't chosen by 2 days before the Live Auditions. I would cancel my airline flight (minus $150), the car, the hotel, and the spot in the live Auditions. That way I would only be out $150.</p>
<p>I did not get chosen ...I'm not gonna lie. I was pretty disappointed that I didn't get chosen. you'd think I'd be used to it by now.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But, I'll be releasing my new single, "Out" in a few months. So, there's that to look forward</p>
<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136872019-04-09T17:23:38-07:002019-04-13T13:44:40-07:00April 9, 2019 - Up To Date!<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">April 9, 2019 - Up To Date!</span></h3>
<p>In 2013,there was the revitalization of my soul ...I sang for the first time as a solo artist in over 20 years. The time away from music was due to my brain hemorrhaging ...and a lot of fear of performing (The basic history is in my Bio.: ) </p>
<p>When I sang again, my whole world opened up to me. Up until that point, I was sure I would never perform again. I had many reasons, starting with taking care of myself. Making sure I had a consistent job and that it provided health insurance. As I saw it, it was an either or proposition. Either sing ...or take care of myself. </p>
<p>Ok ...there was the way I looked, also. After the BH I was droopy on the right side, and I had no balance. Then, there were the subsequent hospitalizations. On top of all that, was the mountain of fear that I had to face, every time I dared to perform. </p>
<p>But, there was a fairly new show out called "The Voice." I, of course, was a solid fan. I did not miss a show. For 2 years I would watch it and not even dream about me being on it. "The Voice" was for when I had a voice. </p>
<p>When I sang again as a solo artist. And I felt the exchange between me and the audience ...and I remembered all the words! I thought of The Voice, immediately. I started submitting myself. I stopped keeping track of how many times I've submitted myself. I mean, I have all the evidence. But, I just get sad if I think about it, too long. </p>
<p>On the really good side, I had started writing songs, again. Not only that, my latest single, "Out". is soon to be released; on May 5, 2019. And I had a large part in arranging and producing it!! ...who I am becoming as an artist is crazy exciting!!!</p>
<p>Come join me on this "Road To ...What's next???" : D</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136842019-04-09T17:16:35-07:002019-04-13T13:45:17-07:00February 2018 - Submission For "The Voice"<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">February 2018 - Submission For "The Voice"</span></h3>
<p>I submitted myself for The Voice, again. But, it's different this time. I am ready to get chosen, this season. I have been preparing to sing on The Voice, for over 4 years. But, each time I submitted myself, I had a lingering thought in the back of my mind, "I wonder if I'm good enough?" Then, when I wouldn't get chosen, it secretly answered my question; "No." But, I am not allowing that question to have any reality in my mind. And, I sang my ass off on the submission video. <br>The confidence is born from a few things; 1) is the internal work I do to prepare myself for the life I want. And 2), the music I write. My latest release is, Brother Call Me Sister (see above!: ) <br>I am ready...: )</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136762019-04-09T17:13:52-07:002019-04-09T17:13:52-07:00December 2017 - What I'm Doing...<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">December 2017 - What I'm Doing...</span></h3>
<p>Last Update for 2017! <br>I've been working on my own music. I took this season off from submitting myself for The Voice. Mostly cause Alicia Keys wasn't going to be a judge, this season. And, I really want to work with her. <br>It's on my Musical To-Do list. Right now, I am working on "Prepared" by Jill Scott. And, I am not sure of my second song ...I'm thinking "Love & Happiness" by Al Green. </p>
<p>On the songwriting side of the house... <br>I'm at present, figuring out how to get "Brother Call Me Sister" to NBC's The Playlist. See, I've already submitted myself. But, I really want them to hear my latest single. </p>
<p>I'll figure it out!: )</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136742019-04-09T17:10:55-07:002019-04-09T17:10:55-07:00September 2017 - Singing Live!<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">September 2017 - Singing Live!</span></h3>
<p>I'll be singing a 30 minute set of mostly Originals at;</p>
<p>Revelations Yogurt <br>527 Main St <br>Edmonds, Wa 98020 </p>
<p>Friday - September 8th, 2017 <br>7pm</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136732019-04-09T17:05:44-07:002019-04-09T17:05:44-07:00August 2017 - Self-Publish #2<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">August 2017 - Self-Publish #2</span></h3>
<p>Well, I've spent about a month in preparing my second song, "Blues", for the studio. And it went great! <br>I've still got a lot to learn about marketing my music. But, just the fact that it's out there is pretty awesome!!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>BTW - Lesson Learned - NEVER attempt to record 4 songs in one day. You'll be going back to redo the vocals, later.</p>
<p>Unless it's just for a demo.</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136652019-04-09T16:58:58-07:002019-04-09T16:58:58-07:00July 2017 - Self-Published My First Song<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">July 2017 - Self-Published My First Song</span></h3>
<p>I've redone the vocals on the first song, "Freedom - When I Got Here." And it is published on CD Baby! Now, I just got to figure out marketing!: ) <br>https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/jenepherwhite </p>
<p>I'm on iTunes, Amazon, all kinds of places, to buy Freedom - When I Got Here. But also, if you just want to listen to it go to Spotify! </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136642019-04-09T16:56:25-07:002019-04-13T13:54:47-07:00June 2017 - Edmonds Tunes - 4 Originals<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">June 2017 - Edmonds Tunes - 4 Originals</span></h3>
<p>I had a 30 minute set at Edmonds Tunes! I am so sorry I didn't post it. I got to as many of you as I could. <br>The best performance ...yet!! I did 4 of my original songs ...with the backing track that we had just made in the studio!: ) </p>
<p>I have decided to take the advice of my vocal coach ...I am redoing the vocals on approximately a song a month. That gives me time to work on each one, as a singer ...it hadn't even occurred to me that I would have to do that. After all, it's my song!</p>
<p>Music is a language, words are a language, to get her there a language ...and the singer has her language. They're all different. But, they all come from my soul.</p>
<p>: )</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136632019-04-09T16:54:21-07:002019-04-09T16:54:21-07:00May 2017 - Submission to "The Playlist"<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">May 2017 - Submission to "The Playlist"</span></h3>
<p>This song is a kind of We did piano and vocals on four songs. It was a long day. But, one of the best I've had. I feel like they're good demo recordings. Because the vocals were pretty much right along with the melody. <br>Two days later... <br>I submitted myself for NBCs new competition show; "The Playlist." it's going to be for singer/songwriters! At the same time, I am not submitting myself for The Voice. Partly cause I don't think I'm a perfect enough singer for them. But, mostly, it's because Alicia Keys isn't on this season. Those two things and everything I'm doing with my own music made me not waste my very precious hours away from the day-job on something I wouldn't truly want. That being said, I still would love to be on The Voice! ...just not this season. </p>
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<p>I just released this on youtube. I am attempting to get it to Hillary Clinton; this song is a kind of "Thank You!" <br>Please share it with whomever. I believe that enough people sharing it and one day she will get it. </p>
<p>V - StandUpTop of Form </p>
<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136622019-04-09T16:50:55-07:002019-04-09T16:50:55-07:00February 2017 - My Songs In A Professional Studio!!!<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">February 2017 - My Songs In A Professional Studio!!!</span></h3>
<p>This is a dream come true. I booked some studio time. And I will be recording 4 original songs!!</p>
<p>I know it's ambitious. But, I'm attempting to get the most bang for the buck. Yaay! I'm excited!! </p>
<p>I 've worked in a recording studio, in Los Angeles. I even sang backup. But, I have never been the artist, before!!</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136072019-04-09T16:39:04-07:002019-04-09T16:39:04-07:00December 2016 - Edmonds Tunes ...Plus An Original<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">December 2016 - Edmonds Tunes ...Plus An Original</span></h3>
<p>Edmond Tunes </p>
<p>December 16, 2016, 6 - 7pm </p>
<p>Top of Form </p>
<p>Bottom of Form </p>
<p>Cafe Lourve <br>210 5th Ave S <br>Edmonds, WA </p>
<p>Cafe Lourve is a great little coffee place that turns into Edmonds Tunes, every Friday night. A showcase for some of Seattle's most talented artists. </p>
<p>Top of Form </p>
<p>Bottom of Form </p>
<p>This time, I'm playing Edmonds Tunes with keyboardist, Randy Jones! ....and there's an additional Original song!! Yaay!!! <br>...even more fun!!</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57136062019-04-09T16:35:20-07:002019-04-09T16:35:20-07:00September 2016 - Perform at Edmonds Tunes<p> </p>
<p>In some ways, this was my favorite of my performances ...in other ways, not so much. On the Up Side; I let even more of me, out! That was great!! On the not-so-up side; I totally blew Rise Up. My voice cracked a lot.: ( <br>Also, the piano playing was off, through part of the song. The thing is, I had a perfect Rise Up, the night before in rehearsal. <br>Anyway, that's the thing about being "live." You never know exactly what is going to happen?!? </p>
<p>V – WadeInTheWater 093016 </p>
<p>V – RiseUp 093016 </p>
<p>V – Feeling Good 093016 </p>
<p>V – Freedom 093016</p>
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<p>While I'm waiting though, I did get some great news. Apparently, Edmonds Tunes wants me back. Which is crazy??? Because I am still not there "normal fair." Meaning, I don't accompany myself and I sang only "covers;" no original material. <br>This time, I still won't be accompanying myself. But, Randy Jones will be playing keyboards for me. Yaay!! And, I will be debuting an original song, "Freedom - When I Got Here." <br>I am very happy to show up and perform, almost anywhere! <br>So, I'm booked for September 30. Mark it in your calendars! <br>We're gonna have a great time!!</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57135802019-04-09T16:26:30-07:002019-04-09T16:26:30-07:00July 2016 - Submission to "the Voice"<p>I just submitted myself, again, for "The Voice." I agonized over what songs to send. They ask you to keep your video's "Unlisted." So, I won't tell you which one's they are, right now. The submission is good for two months. If you don't hear from them by then. You're not going to. <br>But, they tell you to keep submitting yourself. Because them not calling is not a sign of you not being good enough. <br>I'm glad I'm from Los Angeles and worked as an "Extra" and a "Studio Driver." I know they are telling the truth. There are so many factors to putting on a TV show like "The Voice." </p>
<p>I learned something about myself with this submission... <br>I used to tell people I had, "a voice like Karen Carpenter and a soul like Patti LaBelle." It was a source of great frustration. But, as I was watching one of the videos that I was going to submit ...I got it ...my soul was in my voice! No, I still don't sound like Patti LaBelle ...but, I sound like me! And it's only the beginning!! <br>That is what I have been wanting all of my life. <br>When I came back, 3 years ago, I promised myself I would sing from my soul. And finally, I've got it!! Yaay!!! <br>Don't get me wrong. I am not saying I've arrived or anything. I will keep on working to open up more and sing; "naked" as it were. <br>But, THAT is one of my fondest hopes ...and it has finally started to come true!: )</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57135792019-04-09T16:18:55-07:002019-04-09T16:18:55-07:00June 2016 - Recital<p>I'm doing a recital for my Vocal Coach's class, on the 11th. I've decided to sing "Rise Up," sung originally by Andra Day. And, "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" Written by Bob Crewe, as it is sung by Lauren Wood. </p>
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<p>Ok ...the thing about Recitals and Open Mikes is that you don't have the opportunity to have a sound check ...at least I haven't.: ) And sometimes that can really throw you off ...which it did here. In "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" I struggled with what I was hearing for quite a while. It wasn't until maybe half way through the song that I started feeling more comfortable. Which leads me to the point to my performance. <br>My focus was that I was going to keep going, no matter what! Regardless, of how much I forgot lyrics. Or, missed part of the melody ...or anything! <br>In that sense, it was a great success!!</p>
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<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57135732019-04-09T16:08:30-07:002019-04-09T16:16:12-07:00May 2016 - Bye Bye, Stage Fright!!<p>Okay! I've been thinking about it. There is something all famous performers have in common ...they are absolutely comfortable on stage! And, having a great time!! <br>I worked on; </p>
<p>Giving up the stage Fright; </p>
<p>For the time between knowing I had the gig and doing the gig. Every time I would get "butterflies" in my stomach. Or, I would I would have a scenario run through my head. Where I was, in one way or another, failing. I would pull myself up short. Tell myself, "cancel, cancel, cancel." And then, think about how I wanted it to be. </p>
<p>I imagined how it would be if I got paid a lot to be there ...if everyone who was there, came to see me! </p>
<p>I tried that ...with great success!! <br>BTW - It is unedited for one purpose; the preparation for "The Voice" isn't always as easy or slick as I'd like it ...and that's all a part of it!</p>
<p>It went went great!! There were sound issues... and coffee making issues ...and lyric issues: ) <br>But all it all, it went really well. I was focused on having fun and paying attention to what I was singing. I think I nailed it <br>...except when I forgot my words!: ) <br>Check it out!!! </p>
<p>V - Love&Happiness V – IloveYouMoreThanYoullEverKnow V – ICantTakeMy EyesOffOfYou</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57135722019-04-09T16:05:04-07:002019-04-09T16:05:04-07:00February 2016 - Submission From My Studio<p>This was a submission from my own studio. Where the sound just isn't right.: ( <br>But, I was desperately frustrated by this "Studio" of mine, at the time. And, the new season was being cast.</p>
<p>So, I just did it...</p>
<p>V - J White Intro <br>V 2 love an happiness V - 3 I love you more than you’ll ever know </p>
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<p>Things I didn't like...</p>
<p>There is that "watching yourself" thing. That I am determined to be free of! The basic quality of the sound I didn't like, either. This was still the "learning curve." There were so many things I didn't like about this submission.</p>
<p>Maybe I shouldn't have submitted myself. But, at the time, I thought, I've got to take the chance. Maybe it will be good enough; that I will get out of my "perfectly-lovely-but-not-music" corporate job, this summer. <br>Two months went by with no contact (that's how long the submission is good for.) Oh well, I didn't like that submission, anyway.</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57135652019-04-09T15:43:23-07:002019-04-09T15:44:37-07:00June 2015 - Submission To "The Voice"<p>I wanted to get the best quality I could so I went into a studio. Booked some studio time ...and a videographer. The intent was to record my submission and video record it at the same time.</p>
<p>V - Introducing Jenepher White </p>
<p>V – Deaths Got A Warrant V-Lil Darlin </p>
<p>What I learned from that experience was that I wanted to have my own equipment. That way I could sing a song as many takes as required so I would be truly happy with the end product ...also, I wanted a studio because I am writing songs! …and who knows where that’ll take me.: ) </p>
<p>After much research, I found the equipment I could afford. But, then came several months that the studio would only work, off and on ...some electricity issue. And, then sometimes it would work. But, the sound wasn't right?!? (some Operating System issue.) It was very frustrating …grrrrr!</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57046442019-04-02T16:00:47-07:002019-04-09T15:58:28-07:00May 2014 - Getting Ready<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">May 2014 - Submission #2</span></h3>
<p><span class="font_regular">For the next submission, I had decided to go into a recording studio and get a videographer. One of the perks of working full-time is that I had the money in my savings to do that! Now, mind you, it was a small savings. But, I could do it! So I did. : )</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">First, I...</span></p>
<ul> <li>
<span class="font_regular">Chose and learned songs </span>"Death's Got A Warrant" by Patti Griffin and "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" by Donny Hathaway</li> <li><span class="font_regular">Did a creative Intro (Like "The Voice" wanted)</span></li> <li><span class="font_regular">and submitted myself </span></li>
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<p><span class="font_regular">It took 10 1/2 months (June 2014 - May 2015) to get that next submission in. But, every step of the way, I felt more and more confident ...and that was really good.</span></p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57046472019-04-02T15:51:11-07:002019-04-06T17:22:58-07:00October 2014 - Open Mic - Hop Vine<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">October 2014 - Open Mic - Hop Vine</span></h3>
<p>Hop Vine Open Mic - Seattle, WA (Capital Hill, to be exact: ) <br>So......there we were, Jenepher and I, sitting, rather awkwardly, in a cool, hip pub on capital hill... <br>Since we'd just enjoyed Thai food and neither one of us drinks, we pulled up a couple of bar stools and ordered some fizzy water... <br>The place was loud.. <br>At the front was a make shift stage.. <br>People were gathering their equipment and musical paraphernalia, getting set for the open mic session... <br>As pitchers of beer and funky people filled the pub, our anticipation grew... <br>Soon, it would be Jenepher up on that little stage, her big voice ready to belt out the Al Green song, she'd been practicing... <br>She was seventh in line to perform.... <br>Dude with guitar, after dude with guitar approached the stage, sang, played and enjoyed their moments of limelight... <br>But.....and here's the thing.... <br>For the most part, all the people in the pub, just kept talking and drinking and barely noticed the artists on stage, pouring their hearts out into the microphone... <br>Mere background noise, it was, mostly a barely discernable tune and vague lyrics.... <br>Until.... <br>Jenepher approached the stage... <br>The only woman to perform that evening...A rarity in the open mic scene... <br>Someone clearly different, tall, blond and evidently poised... <br>Her music began, she grabbed the microphone confidently in her hand.... <br>The energy in the pub shifted palpably the moment her voice filled the air... <br>As she sang, the people stopped talking, a hoot was heard, and all around, people began to groove... <br>Oh yeah!, <br>Blond, blue eyed soul captured the scene.... <br>Her black hat fell off her head, she kept singing, feeling the vibe.... <br>When the time came to continue the words, she reached down grabbed that black hat and put it right back on her head....the hat had soul! <br>The crowd loved that! <br>Everywhere, people were tapping and swaying and feeling the music that oozed from the artist on stage... <br>It was clear, Jenepher owned this time in space... <br>We all felt it, in the way that soul music should be felt, in your heart, the kind that makes ya just feel free and happy... <br>The end of her song brought rousing applause... <br>We all, wanted more! Another song, to keep the feeling going! <br>But alas, there was just the one song... <br>But what a song it was! <br>Love and Happiness.....more than the title of the song, it was the shift that permeated the air at the Hop Vine Pub last night... <br>And, while I will admit, some dude's tune My Love is Like a Frisbee, was pretty catchy, ( no pun intended ;) ) it was Jenepher and her soulful performance that made the night, and, I think it's safe to say, based on the hoots, nods of approval and shouts as we left the pub last night, that Jenepher, indeed, has only begun to tap her talent and create her own fan base of those who feel the power too... <br>Well done, my friend....I almost feel famous, just because I was with the star of the evening ...Jenepher White <3 <br>Written by Michelle Berger</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57046452019-04-02T15:49:41-07:002019-04-09T15:25:59-07:00September 2014 - Writing Songs???<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">September 2014 - Writing songs???</span></h3>
<p>I started writing songs, again!! They are totally different than anything I've ever written.</p>
<p>I think some time away might have done me some good.: )</p>
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<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57046252019-04-02T15:40:12-07:002019-04-09T15:53:48-07:00May 2014 - Submission To The Voice<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">May 2014 - Submission To "The Voice"</span></h3>
<p><span class="font_regular">I worked on it for about 10 months. Mostly, because my voice was still rehabbing. But also, my confidence was getting stronger. After almost a year, I was ready. June 2014, with "I Am Changing" and "Love & Happiness" (shot on my cell phone) I submitted myself for The Voice. I heard nothing </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The Voice encourages all singers to submit/audition often. They say, "Don't assume that you're not good enough, it you're not chosen. There are a zillion things that go into making a TV show, that have nothing to do with the Artist.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">So, I started working on two more songs I would learn and submit. </span></p>
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<p> </p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57046242019-04-02T15:38:01-07:002019-04-06T17:17:01-07:00October 2013 - Vocal Coach<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">October 2013- Vocal Coach</span></h3>
<p><span class="font_regular">I also found the best Vocal Coach to help me "rehab" my voice. <br>Jordan Corbin Wentworth has/is doing amazing things for me and my voice.</span></p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57046222019-04-02T15:35:00-07:002019-04-06T17:32:12-07:00July 2013 - What Does The Voice Want?<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">July 2013 - What Does "The Voice" want???</span></h3>
<p><span class="font_regular">First I found out that you have to have two songs to submit yourself for The Voice. I started looking.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I realized that I didn't know at all what style of music I would do. My voice, and experience would lend itself to something ...but what??? Finally I came upon "Love & Happiness" by Al Green. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">And I started learning my second song</span></p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57046062019-04-02T15:29:46-07:002019-04-06T17:32:26-07:00July 2013 - I Remembered The Words!!!<h3><span style="color:#ffffff;">July 2013 - I remembered The Words!!</span></h3>
<p>V-I Am Changing </p>
<p>As I turned to leave the stage I had one thought, "Well ...I could do this all the time!!!: )" </p>
<p>And so, my decision to be on "The Voice." <br>I knew that there would be some work for me to do. Vocally, at least ...all of the surgeries with a tube down my throat and all of the intervening years. </p>
<p>But, it was still there ...in me. I had to sing. And I had to sing for as many people as possible!!!</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57044942019-04-02T15:05:00-07:002019-04-13T13:24:04-07:00April 2013 - The Beginning ...again.<h3><span style="color:null;">April 2013 - The Beginning ...again</span></h3>
<p><span class="font_regular">I was singing in a choir (...something I did now and then, because I could still do that.) And the Choir Director announced that the church was having a Talent Show. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Perfect! I wanted a place that I could "try out" my voice, in a performance. That I knew I wouldn't get "booed" off the stage, no matter how much I sucked. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">After not singing, as a solo artist, for over twenty years. I was preparing to be in this talent show. Yikes!! I still had plenty of stage fright. I was not sure if I would get sick the day before the performance or have a horrible migraine that day. After all, my singing history was littered with my body getting in the way of performances; that was the "usual." But, has it changed? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Yes!! It had. The only way that old "stage fright" actually showed itself, was that I would forget some of the lyrics every single time I was singing in front of another person ...all the way up through the tech rehearsal!! <br>But, I was determined...</span></p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVahaANlwC0</p>Jenepher Whitetag:jenepherwhite.net,2005:Post/57031112019-04-01T15:19:25-07:002019-04-01T15:19:25-07:00Road To The Voice? ...or Wherever???<p>In 2013, was the revitalization of my soul ...I sang for the first time as a solo artist in over 20 years. The time away from music was due to my brain hemorrhaging ...and a lot of fear of performing. The basic history is in my Bio.: )</p>
<p>When I sang again, my whole world opened up to me. I was sure I would never perform again. I had many reasons, starting with taking care of myself. Making sure I had a consistent job and that it provided health insurance. As I saw it, I didn't have a choice.</p>
<p>Beyond that, was the way I looked. After the BH I was droopy on the right side, and I had no balance. Then, there were the subsequent hospitalizations. On top of all that, was the mountain of fear that I had to face, every time I dared to perform.</p>
<p>But, there was a fairly new show out called "The Voice." I, of course, was a solid fan. I did not miss a show. For 2 years I would watch it and not even dream about me being on it. "The Voice" was for when I had a voice.</p>
<p>When I sang again as a solo artist. And I felt the exchange between me and the audience ...and I remembered all the words! I thought of The Voice, immediately. I started submitting myself. I stopped keeping track of how many times I've submitted myself. I mean, I have all the evidence. But, I just get sad if I think about it, too long.</p>
<p>On the really good side, I had started writing songs, again. And who I am becoming as an artist is crazy exciting.</p>
<p>Come join me on this "Road To <em>...Wherever?</em>"</p>Jenepher White