About
The Kentish Geordie with Welsh Roots (Married to an Irishman and Living in France)
Welcome to JAY D JONES MUSIC! Jay is a singer/songwriter and producer who also collaborates with other artists in producing memorable music tracks. Her favourite occupation musically is to put tracks to video in a sympathetic style, preferably using scenes from nature, which she loves, or using family footage or retro shots, (as she also loves her family!) She has a varied interest in music styles, which incorporate many different genres. In the coming year she will expand her catalogue of tracks and videos, especially more in the rock direction, (her favourite style), and diversely, to incorporate many classical music elements into these. She will also be venturing into the world of music for sync licensing.
"Have you ever struggled with deep or traumatic challenges in life? I'm guessing that for the vast majority of people the answer will be a resounding 'YES'!
It's also is true that some people appear to have more than their 'fair share'!
My work translates some of these challenges into MUSIC VIDEOS and other musical content, whether they are personal to you, or touch nations and humanity as a whole. I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I also enjoy blogging and creative writing and use that in some of my content.
Do I claim to have gone through everything that I'm writing , so that I can translate that into music to help you? Well the answer is, pretty much, 'yes'. All that I'm writing. Your story is unique to you, but there will be common ground.
I started playing music early, (drums and piano).Creative writing at ten. Songwriting at fifteen. I gave piano up, to my regret, but started with guitar. There were many musical influences around me, and I loved so many different genres, from classical to heavy rock. I knew at fifteen I wanted to do music for a living, but this was also back in the day when music wasn't a 'real job'. So life got in the way. Like many of you, I ended up taking work I didn't enjoy, or some I did, but most which left me largely unfilled. I also trained in other professions (office work in civil engineering, which I enjoyed and psychiatric nursing-which I have only just retired from and which I didn't enjoy but which provided a wage). I did it because thought it was what you did. I brought up children. Mostly as a single parent.
Meanwhile, I used whatever opportunities came my way in order to support my family but still to keep music alive. There were years of music leading with children and adults of all ages, of roadshows and charity slots, collaborating with groups and other artists, choirs, both as a member and a leader and providing music activities to the vulnerable.Then there were the life lessons from which I draw many of my songs. Songwriting and recording were fitted in somewhere.
In between my other jobs there was finally music tech college and then university to study media. (Both of these were started seemingly by 'accident' but that's a story for another time). I also began creating videos by 'accident'. When I hired somebody to help me with what I wanted, it was too frustrating to explain it, so I figured it was easier to do it myself! I also got remarried and spent time in France, which is where I often spend time now. Which puts a whole new slant on things.
Some years ago, I never thought to fulfil that vision from my youth. That it was too late. That it was only for the young and beautiful. Then something happened and I realised that while many people may do this when young, I have experiences that may help people. It has been an uphill struggle, but if you are one of those people, this content is for you.
Now is the time that I want to share with you. Amongst others, I have topics to fit some current difficulties. Such as Sacrifice, (war) Motorway, (purpose of life) Can't help Loving You,(domestic Violence and custody Issues) and Time Gentlemen Please (Signs of the Times). Future topics include amongst others, HOMELESSNESS, MISCARRIAGE AND MISSING PEOPLE. Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover. Meanwhile, much love to all. Follow me for more and help me grow!"
Welcome to JAY D JONES MUSIC! Jay is a singer/songwriter and producer who also collaborates with other artists in producing memorable music tracks. Her favourite occupation musically is to put tracks to video in a sympathetic style, preferably using scenes from nature, which she loves, or using family footage or retro shots, (as she also loves her family!) She has a varied interest in music styles, which incorporate many different genres. In the coming year she will expand her catalogue of tracks and videos, especially more in the rock direction, (her favourite style), and diversely, to incorporate many classical music elements into these. She will also be venturing into the world of music for sync licensing.
"Have you ever struggled with deep or traumatic challenges in life? I'm guessing that for the vast majority of people the answer will be a resounding 'YES'!
It's also is true that some people appear to have more than their 'fair share'!
My work translates some of these challenges into MUSIC VIDEOS and other musical content, whether they are personal to you, or touch nations and humanity as a whole. I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I also enjoy blogging and creative writing and use that in some of my content.
Do I claim to have gone through everything that I'm writing , so that I can translate that into music to help you? Well the answer is, pretty much, 'yes'. All that I'm writing. Your story is unique to you, but there will be common ground.
I started playing music early, (drums and piano).Creative writing at ten. Songwriting at fifteen. I gave piano up, to my regret, but started with guitar. There were many musical influences around me, and I loved so many different genres, from classical to heavy rock. I knew at fifteen I wanted to do music for a living, but this was also back in the day when music wasn't a 'real job'. So life got in the way. Like many of you, I ended up taking work I didn't enjoy, or some I did, but most which left me largely unfilled. I also trained in other professions (office work in civil engineering, which I enjoyed and psychiatric nursing-which I have only just retired from and which I didn't enjoy but which provided a wage). I did it because thought it was what you did. I brought up children. Mostly as a single parent.
Meanwhile, I used whatever opportunities came my way in order to support my family but still to keep music alive. There were years of music leading with children and adults of all ages, of roadshows and charity slots, collaborating with groups and other artists, choirs, both as a member and a leader and providing music activities to the vulnerable.Then there were the life lessons from which I draw many of my songs. Songwriting and recording were fitted in somewhere.
In between my other jobs there was finally music tech college and then university to study media. (Both of these were started seemingly by 'accident' but that's a story for another time). I also began creating videos by 'accident'. When I hired somebody to help me with what I wanted, it was too frustrating to explain it, so I figured it was easier to do it myself! I also got remarried and spent time in France, which is where I often spend time now. Which puts a whole new slant on things.
Some years ago, I never thought to fulfil that vision from my youth. That it was too late. That it was only for the young and beautiful. Then something happened and I realised that while many people may do this when young, I have experiences that may help people. It has been an uphill struggle, but if you are one of those people, this content is for you.
Now is the time that I want to share with you. Amongst others, I have topics to fit some current difficulties. Such as Sacrifice, (war) Motorway, (purpose of life) Can't help Loving You,(domestic Violence and custody Issues) and Time Gentlemen Please (Signs of the Times). Future topics include amongst others, HOMELESSNESS, MISCARRIAGE AND MISSING PEOPLE. Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover. Meanwhile, much love to all. Follow me for more and help me grow!"
Welcome to JAY D JONES MUSIC! Jay is a singer/songwriter and producer who also collaborates with other artists in producing memorable music tracks. Her favourite occupation musically is to put tracks to video in a sympathetic style, preferably using scenes from nature, which she loves, or using family footage or retro shots, (as she also loves her family!) She has a varied interest in music styles, which incorporate many different genres. In the coming year she will expand her catalogue of tracks and videos, especially more in the rock direction, (her favourite style), and diversely, to incorporate many classical music elements into these. She will also be venturing into the world of music for sync licensing.
"Have you ever struggled with deep or traumatic challenges in life? I'm guessing that for the vast majority of people the answer will be a resounding 'YES'!
It's also is true that some people appear to have more than their 'fair share'!
My work translates some of these challenges into MUSIC VIDEOS and other musical content, whether they are personal to you, or touch nations and humanity as a whole. I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I also enjoy blogging and creative writing and use that in some of my content.
Do I claim to have gone through everything that I'm writing , so that I can translate that into music to help you? Well the answer is, pretty much, 'yes'. All that I'm writing. Your story is unique to you, but there will be common ground.
I started playing music early, (drums and piano).Creative writing at ten. Songwriting at fifteen. I gave piano up, to my regret, but started with guitar. There were many musical influences around me, and I loved so many different genres, from classical to heavy rock. I knew at fifteen I wanted to do music for a living, but this was also back in the day when music wasn't a 'real job'. So life got in the way. Like many of you, I ended up taking work I didn't enjoy, or some I did, but most which left me largely unfilled. I also trained in other professions (office work in civil engineering, which I enjoyed and psychiatric nursing-which I have only just retired from and which I didn't enjoy but which provided a wage). I did it because thought it was what you did. I brought up children. Mostly as a single parent.
Meanwhile, I used whatever opportunities came my way in order to support my family but still to keep music alive. There were years of music leading with children and adults of all ages, of roadshows and charity slots, collaborating with groups and other artists, choirs, both as a member and a leader and providing music activities to the vulnerable.Then there were the life lessons from which I draw many of my songs. Songwriting and recording were fitted in somewhere.
In between my other jobs there was finally music tech college and then university to study media. (Both of these were started seemingly by 'accident' but that's a story for another time). I also began creating videos by 'accident'. When I hired somebody to help me with what I wanted, it was too frustrating to explain it, so I figured it was easier to do it myself! I also got remarried and spent time in France, which is where I often spend time now. Which puts a whole new slant on things.
Some years ago, I never thought to fulfil that vision from my youth. That it was too late. That it was only for the young and beautiful. Then something happened and I realised that while many people may do this when young, I have experiences that may help people. It has been an uphill struggle, but if you are one of those people, this content is for you.
Now is the time that I want to share with you. Amongst others, I have topics to fit some current difficulties. Such as Sacrifice, (war) Motorway, (purpose of life) Can't help Loving You,(domestic Violence and custody Issues) and Time Gentlemen Please (Signs of the Times). Future topics include amongst others, HOMELESSNESS, MISCARRIAGE AND MISSING PEOPLE. Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover. Meanwhile, much love to all. Follow me for more and help me grow!"
Welcome to JAY D JONES MUSIC! Jay is a singer/songwriter and producer who also collaborates with other artists in producing memorable music tracks. Her favourite occupation musically is to put tracks to video in a sympathetic style, preferably using scenes from nature, which she loves, or using family footage or retro shots, (as she also loves her family!) She has a varied interest in music styles, which incorporate many different genres. In the coming year she will expand her catalogue of tracks and videos, especially more in the rock direction, (her favourite style), and diversely, to incorporate many classical music elements into these. She will also be venturing into the world of music for sync licensing.
"Have you ever struggled with deep or traumatic challenges in life? I'm guessing that for the vast majority of people the answer will be a resounding 'YES'!
It's also is true that some people appear to have more than their 'fair share'!
My work translates some of these challenges into MUSIC VIDEOS and other musical content, whether they are personal to you, or touch nations and humanity as a whole. I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I also enjoy blogging and creative writing and use that in some of my content.
Do I claim to have gone through everything that I'm writing , so that I can translate that into music to help you? Well the answer is, pretty much, 'yes'. All that I'm writing. Your story is unique to you, but there will be common ground.
I started playing music early, (drums and piano).Creative writing at ten. Songwriting at fifteen. I gave piano up, to my regret, but started with guitar. There were many musical influences around me, and I loved so many different genres, from classical to heavy rock. I knew at fifteen I wanted to do music for a living, but this was also back in the day when music wasn't a 'real job'. So life got in the way. Like many of you, I ended up taking work I didn't enjoy, or some I did, but most which left me largely unfilled. I also trained in other professions (office work in civil engineering, which I enjoyed and psychiatric nursing-which I have only just retired from and which I didn't enjoy but which provided a wage). I did it because thought it was what you did. I brought up children. Mostly as a single parent.
Meanwhile, I used whatever opportunities came my way in order to support my family but still to keep music alive. There were years of music leading with children and adults of all ages, of roadshows and charity slots, collaborating with groups and other artists, choirs, both as a member and a leader and providing music activities to the vulnerable.Then there were the life lessons from which I draw many of my songs. Songwriting and recording were fitted in somewhere.
In between my other jobs there was finally music tech college and then university to study media. (Both of these were started seemingly by 'accident' but that's a story for another time). I also began creating videos by 'accident'. When I hired somebody to help me with what I wanted, it was too frustrating to explain it, so I figured it was easier to do it myself! I also got remarried and spent time in France, which is where I often spend time now. Which puts a whole new slant on things.
Some years ago, I never thought to fulfil that vision from my youth. That it was too late. That it was only for the young and beautiful. Then something happened and I realised that while many people may do this when young, I have experiences that may help people. It has been an uphill struggle, but if you are one of those people, this content is for you.
Now is the time that I want to share with you. Amongst others, I have topics to fit some current difficulties. Such as Sacrifice, (war) Motorway, (purpose of life) Can't help Loving You,(domestic Violence and custody Issues) and Time Gentlemen Please (Signs of the Times). Future topics include amongst others, HOMELESSNESS, MISCARRIAGE AND MISSING PEOPLE. Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover. Meanwhile, much love to all. Follow me for more and help me grow!"
And Now-For My French Friends
Bienvenue sur JAY D JONES MUSIC ! Jay est un auteur-compositeur-interprète et producteur qui collabore également avec d'autres artistes pour produire des morceaux de musique mémorables. Son occupation préférée musicalement est de mettre des pistes en vidéo dans un style sympathique, en utilisant de préférence des scènes de la nature, qu'elle aime, ou en utilisant des images de famille ou des plans rétro, (car elle aime aussi sa famille !) Elle a un intérêt varié pour les styles musicaux , qui intègrent de nombreux genres différents. Au cours de l'année à venir, elle élargira son catalogue de morceaux et de vidéos, en particulier davantage dans le sens du rock (son style de prédilection), et de manière diversifiée, pour y intégrer de nombreux éléments de musique classique. Elle s'aventurera également dans le monde de la musique pour les licences de synchronisation.
« Avez-vous déjà lutté avec des défis profonds ou traumatisants dans la vie ? Je suppose que pour la grande majorité des gens, la réponse sera un « OUI » retentissant !
Il est également vrai que certaines personnes semblent avoir plus que leur « juste part » !
Mon travail traduit certains de ces défis en VIDÉOS MUSICALES et autres contenus musicaux, qu'ils vous soient personnels ou qu'ils touchent les nations et l'humanité dans son ensemble. Je veux que vous sachiez que VOUS N'ÊTES PAS SEUL. J'aime aussi les blogs et l'écriture créative et je les utilise dans certains de mes contenus.
Est-ce que je prétends avoir passé en revue tout ce que j'écris, afin de pouvoir traduire cela en musique pour vous aider ? Eh bien, la réponse est, à peu près, "oui". Tout ce que j'écris. Votre histoire vous est propre, mais il y aura un terrain d'entente.
J'ai commencé à jouer de la musique très tôt (batterie et piano). L'écriture créative à dix ans. Composer à quinze ans. J'ai abandonné le piano, à mon grand regret, mais j'ai commencé par la guitare. Il y avait beaucoup d'influences musicales autour de moi, et j'aimais tellement de genres différents, du classique au heavy rock. Je savais à quinze ans que je voulais faire de la musique pour gagner ma vie, mais c'était aussi à l'époque où la musique n'était pas un «vrai travail». Alors la vie a gêné. Comme beaucoup d'entre vous, j'ai fini par accepter un travail que je n'aimais pas, ou certains que j'aimais, mais la plupart m'ont laissé largement insatisfait. Je me suis aussi formée à d'autres métiers (travail de bureau dans le génie civil, que j'aimais bien et infirmier psychiatrique -dont je viens à peine de prendre ma retraite et que je n'aimais pas mais qui me procurait un salaire). Je l'ai fait parce que je pensais que c'était ce que tu avais fait. J'ai élevé des enfants. Principalement en tant que parent seul.
Pendant ce temps, j'ai utilisé toutes les opportunités qui se présentaient à moi pour subvenir aux besoins de ma famille tout en gardant la musique vivante. Il y a eu des années de musique avec des enfants et des adultes de tous âges, de roadshows et de créneaux caritatifs, de collaboration avec des groupes et d'autres artistes, des chorales, à la fois en tant que membre et leader et en proposant des activités musicales aux personnes vulnérables. Ensuite, il y a eu les leçons de vie d'où je tire plusieurs de mes chansons. L'écriture de chansons et l'enregistrement étaient intégrés quelque part.
Entre mes autres emplois, il y avait enfin un collège de technologie musicale, puis une université pour étudier les médias. (Les deux ont apparemment commencé par "accident", mais c'est une histoire pour une autre fois). J'ai aussi commencé à créer des vidéos par "accident". Quand j'ai embauché quelqu'un pour m'aider avec ce que je voulais, c'était trop frustrant de l'expliquer, alors j'ai pensé qu'il était plus facile de le faire moi-même ! Je me suis également remarié et j'ai passé du temps en France, où je passe souvent du temps maintenant. Ce qui donne une toute nouvelle perspective aux choses.
Il y a quelques années, je n'aurais jamais pensé réaliser cette vision de ma jeunesse. Qu'il était trop tard. Que ce n'était que pour les jeunes et beaux. Puis quelque chose s'est passé et j'ai réalisé que même si beaucoup de gens peuvent faire cela quand ils sont jeunes, j'ai des expériences qui peuvent aider les gens. Cela a été une lutte acharnée, mais si vous faites partie de ces personnes, ce contenu est pour vous.
C'est maintenant le moment que je veux partager avec vous. Entre autres, j'ai des sujets pour répondre à certaines difficultés actuelles. Tels que , Sacrifice, (guerre) Motorway, (but de la vie), Can't help Loving You, (violence domestique et problèmes de garde) et Time Gentlemen Please, (Signes des temps). Les prochains sujets incluent, entre autres, l'itinérance, les fausses couches et les personnes disparues. Faites-moi savoir si vous avez un sujet que vous voulez que je couvre. En attendant, beaucoup d'amour à tous. Suivez-moi pour en savoir plus et aidez-moi à grandir !"
"Have you ever struggled with deep or traumatic challenges in life? I'm guessing that for the vast majority of people the answer will be a resounding 'YES'!
It's also is true that some people appear to have more than their 'fair share'!
My work translates some of these challenges into MUSIC VIDEOS and other musical content, whether they are personal to you, or touch nations and humanity as a whole. I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I also enjoy blogging and creative writing and use that in some of my content.
Do I claim to have gone through everything that I'm writing , so that I can translate that into music to help you? Well the answer is, pretty much, 'yes'. All that I'm writing. Your story is unique to you, but there will be common ground.
I started playing music early, (drums and piano).Creative writing at ten. Songwriting at fifteen. I gave piano up, to my regret, but started with guitar. There were many musical influences around me, and I loved so many different genres, from classical to heavy rock. I knew at fifteen I wanted to do music for a living, but this was also back in the day when music wasn't a 'real job'. So life got in the way. Like many of you, I ended up taking work I didn't enjoy, or some I did, but most which left me largely unfilled. I also trained in other professions (office work in civil engineering, which I enjoyed and psychiatric nursing-which I have only just retired from and which I didn't enjoy but which provided a wage). I did it because thought it was what you did. I brought up children. Mostly as a single parent.
Meanwhile, I used whatever opportunities came my way in order to support my family but still to keep music alive. There were years of music leading with children and adults of all ages, of roadshows and charity slots, collaborating with groups and other artists, choirs, both as a member and a leader and providing music activities to the vulnerable.Then there were the life lessons from which I draw many of my songs. Songwriting and recording were fitted in somewhere.
In between my other jobs there was finally music tech college and then university to study media. (Both of these were started seemingly by 'accident' but that's a story for another time). I also began creating videos by 'accident'. When I hired somebody to help me with what I wanted, it was too frustrating to explain it, so I figured it was easier to do it myself! I also got remarried and spent time in France, which is where I often spend time now. Which puts a whole new slant on things.
Some years ago, I never thought to fulfil that vision from my youth. That it was too late. That it was only for the young and beautiful. Then something happened and I realised that while many people may do this when young, I have experiences that may help people. It has been an uphill struggle, but if you are one of those people, this content is for you.
Now is the time that I want to share with you. Amongst others, I have topics to fit some current difficulties. Such as Sacrifice, (war) Motorway, (purpose of life) Can't help Loving You,(domestic Violence and custody Issues) and Time Gentlemen Please (Signs of the Times). Future topics include amongst others, HOMELESSNESS, MISCARRIAGE AND MISSING PEOPLE. Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover. Meanwhile, much love to all. Follow me for more and help me grow!"
Welcome to JAY D JONES MUSIC! Jay is a singer/songwriter and producer who also collaborates with other artists in producing memorable music tracks. Her favourite occupation musically is to put tracks to video in a sympathetic style, preferably using scenes from nature, which she loves, or using family footage or retro shots, (as she also loves her family!) She has a varied interest in music styles, which incorporate many different genres. In the coming year she will expand her catalogue of tracks and videos, especially more in the rock direction, (her favourite style), and diversely, to incorporate many classical music elements into these. She will also be venturing into the world of music for sync licensing.
"Have you ever struggled with deep or traumatic challenges in life? I'm guessing that for the vast majority of people the answer will be a resounding 'YES'!
It's also is true that some people appear to have more than their 'fair share'!
My work translates some of these challenges into MUSIC VIDEOS and other musical content, whether they are personal to you, or touch nations and humanity as a whole. I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I also enjoy blogging and creative writing and use that in some of my content.
Do I claim to have gone through everything that I'm writing , so that I can translate that into music to help you? Well the answer is, pretty much, 'yes'. All that I'm writing. Your story is unique to you, but there will be common ground.
I started playing music early, (drums and piano).Creative writing at ten. Songwriting at fifteen. I gave piano up, to my regret, but started with guitar. There were many musical influences around me, and I loved so many different genres, from classical to heavy rock. I knew at fifteen I wanted to do music for a living, but this was also back in the day when music wasn't a 'real job'. So life got in the way. Like many of you, I ended up taking work I didn't enjoy, or some I did, but most which left me largely unfilled. I also trained in other professions (office work in civil engineering, which I enjoyed and psychiatric nursing-which I have only just retired from and which I didn't enjoy but which provided a wage). I did it because thought it was what you did. I brought up children. Mostly as a single parent.
Meanwhile, I used whatever opportunities came my way in order to support my family but still to keep music alive. There were years of music leading with children and adults of all ages, of roadshows and charity slots, collaborating with groups and other artists, choirs, both as a member and a leader and providing music activities to the vulnerable.Then there were the life lessons from which I draw many of my songs. Songwriting and recording were fitted in somewhere.
In between my other jobs there was finally music tech college and then university to study media. (Both of these were started seemingly by 'accident' but that's a story for another time). I also began creating videos by 'accident'. When I hired somebody to help me with what I wanted, it was too frustrating to explain it, so I figured it was easier to do it myself! I also got remarried and spent time in France, which is where I often spend time now. Which puts a whole new slant on things.
Some years ago, I never thought to fulfil that vision from my youth. That it was too late. That it was only for the young and beautiful. Then something happened and I realised that while many people may do this when young, I have experiences that may help people. It has been an uphill struggle, but if you are one of those people, this content is for you.
Now is the time that I want to share with you. Amongst others, I have topics to fit some current difficulties. Such as Sacrifice, (war) Motorway, (purpose of life) Can't help Loving You,(domestic Violence and custody Issues) and Time Gentlemen Please (Signs of the Times). Future topics include amongst others, HOMELESSNESS, MISCARRIAGE AND MISSING PEOPLE. Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover. Meanwhile, much love to all. Follow me for more and help me grow!"
Welcome to JAY D JONES MUSIC! Jay is a singer/songwriter and producer who also collaborates with other artists in producing memorable music tracks. Her favourite occupation musically is to put tracks to video in a sympathetic style, preferably using scenes from nature, which she loves, or using family footage or retro shots, (as she also loves her family!) She has a varied interest in music styles, which incorporate many different genres. In the coming year she will expand her catalogue of tracks and videos, especially more in the rock direction, (her favourite style), and diversely, to incorporate many classical music elements into these. She will also be venturing into the world of music for sync licensing.
"Have you ever struggled with deep or traumatic challenges in life? I'm guessing that for the vast majority of people the answer will be a resounding 'YES'!
It's also is true that some people appear to have more than their 'fair share'!
My work translates some of these challenges into MUSIC VIDEOS and other musical content, whether they are personal to you, or touch nations and humanity as a whole. I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I also enjoy blogging and creative writing and use that in some of my content.
Do I claim to have gone through everything that I'm writing , so that I can translate that into music to help you? Well the answer is, pretty much, 'yes'. All that I'm writing. Your story is unique to you, but there will be common ground.
I started playing music early, (drums and piano).Creative writing at ten. Songwriting at fifteen. I gave piano up, to my regret, but started with guitar. There were many musical influences around me, and I loved so many different genres, from classical to heavy rock. I knew at fifteen I wanted to do music for a living, but this was also back in the day when music wasn't a 'real job'. So life got in the way. Like many of you, I ended up taking work I didn't enjoy, or some I did, but most which left me largely unfilled. I also trained in other professions (office work in civil engineering, which I enjoyed and psychiatric nursing-which I have only just retired from and which I didn't enjoy but which provided a wage). I did it because thought it was what you did. I brought up children. Mostly as a single parent.
Meanwhile, I used whatever opportunities came my way in order to support my family but still to keep music alive. There were years of music leading with children and adults of all ages, of roadshows and charity slots, collaborating with groups and other artists, choirs, both as a member and a leader and providing music activities to the vulnerable.Then there were the life lessons from which I draw many of my songs. Songwriting and recording were fitted in somewhere.
In between my other jobs there was finally music tech college and then university to study media. (Both of these were started seemingly by 'accident' but that's a story for another time). I also began creating videos by 'accident'. When I hired somebody to help me with what I wanted, it was too frustrating to explain it, so I figured it was easier to do it myself! I also got remarried and spent time in France, which is where I often spend time now. Which puts a whole new slant on things.
Some years ago, I never thought to fulfil that vision from my youth. That it was too late. That it was only for the young and beautiful. Then something happened and I realised that while many people may do this when young, I have experiences that may help people. It has been an uphill struggle, but if you are one of those people, this content is for you.
Now is the time that I want to share with you. Amongst others, I have topics to fit some current difficulties. Such as Sacrifice, (war) Motorway, (purpose of life) Can't help Loving You,(domestic Violence and custody Issues) and Time Gentlemen Please (Signs of the Times). Future topics include amongst others, HOMELESSNESS, MISCARRIAGE AND MISSING PEOPLE. Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover. Meanwhile, much love to all. Follow me for more and help me grow!"
Welcome to JAY D JONES MUSIC! Jay is a singer/songwriter and producer who also collaborates with other artists in producing memorable music tracks. Her favourite occupation musically is to put tracks to video in a sympathetic style, preferably using scenes from nature, which she loves, or using family footage or retro shots, (as she also loves her family!) She has a varied interest in music styles, which incorporate many different genres. In the coming year she will expand her catalogue of tracks and videos, especially more in the rock direction, (her favourite style), and diversely, to incorporate many classical music elements into these. She will also be venturing into the world of music for sync licensing.
"Have you ever struggled with deep or traumatic challenges in life? I'm guessing that for the vast majority of people the answer will be a resounding 'YES'!
It's also is true that some people appear to have more than their 'fair share'!
My work translates some of these challenges into MUSIC VIDEOS and other musical content, whether they are personal to you, or touch nations and humanity as a whole. I want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I also enjoy blogging and creative writing and use that in some of my content.
Do I claim to have gone through everything that I'm writing , so that I can translate that into music to help you? Well the answer is, pretty much, 'yes'. All that I'm writing. Your story is unique to you, but there will be common ground.
I started playing music early, (drums and piano).Creative writing at ten. Songwriting at fifteen. I gave piano up, to my regret, but started with guitar. There were many musical influences around me, and I loved so many different genres, from classical to heavy rock. I knew at fifteen I wanted to do music for a living, but this was also back in the day when music wasn't a 'real job'. So life got in the way. Like many of you, I ended up taking work I didn't enjoy, or some I did, but most which left me largely unfilled. I also trained in other professions (office work in civil engineering, which I enjoyed and psychiatric nursing-which I have only just retired from and which I didn't enjoy but which provided a wage). I did it because thought it was what you did. I brought up children. Mostly as a single parent.
Meanwhile, I used whatever opportunities came my way in order to support my family but still to keep music alive. There were years of music leading with children and adults of all ages, of roadshows and charity slots, collaborating with groups and other artists, choirs, both as a member and a leader and providing music activities to the vulnerable.Then there were the life lessons from which I draw many of my songs. Songwriting and recording were fitted in somewhere.
In between my other jobs there was finally music tech college and then university to study media. (Both of these were started seemingly by 'accident' but that's a story for another time). I also began creating videos by 'accident'. When I hired somebody to help me with what I wanted, it was too frustrating to explain it, so I figured it was easier to do it myself! I also got remarried and spent time in France, which is where I often spend time now. Which puts a whole new slant on things.
Some years ago, I never thought to fulfil that vision from my youth. That it was too late. That it was only for the young and beautiful. Then something happened and I realised that while many people may do this when young, I have experiences that may help people. It has been an uphill struggle, but if you are one of those people, this content is for you.
Now is the time that I want to share with you. Amongst others, I have topics to fit some current difficulties. Such as Sacrifice, (war) Motorway, (purpose of life) Can't help Loving You,(domestic Violence and custody Issues) and Time Gentlemen Please (Signs of the Times). Future topics include amongst others, HOMELESSNESS, MISCARRIAGE AND MISSING PEOPLE. Let me know if you have a topic you want me to cover. Meanwhile, much love to all. Follow me for more and help me grow!"
And Now-For My French Friends
Bienvenue sur JAY D JONES MUSIC ! Jay est un auteur-compositeur-interprète et producteur qui collabore également avec d'autres artistes pour produire des morceaux de musique mémorables. Son occupation préférée musicalement est de mettre des pistes en vidéo dans un style sympathique, en utilisant de préférence des scènes de la nature, qu'elle aime, ou en utilisant des images de famille ou des plans rétro, (car elle aime aussi sa famille !) Elle a un intérêt varié pour les styles musicaux , qui intègrent de nombreux genres différents. Au cours de l'année à venir, elle élargira son catalogue de morceaux et de vidéos, en particulier davantage dans le sens du rock (son style de prédilection), et de manière diversifiée, pour y intégrer de nombreux éléments de musique classique. Elle s'aventurera également dans le monde de la musique pour les licences de synchronisation.
« Avez-vous déjà lutté avec des défis profonds ou traumatisants dans la vie ? Je suppose que pour la grande majorité des gens, la réponse sera un « OUI » retentissant !
Il est également vrai que certaines personnes semblent avoir plus que leur « juste part » !
Mon travail traduit certains de ces défis en VIDÉOS MUSICALES et autres contenus musicaux, qu'ils vous soient personnels ou qu'ils touchent les nations et l'humanité dans son ensemble. Je veux que vous sachiez que VOUS N'ÊTES PAS SEUL. J'aime aussi les blogs et l'écriture créative et je les utilise dans certains de mes contenus.
Est-ce que je prétends avoir passé en revue tout ce que j'écris, afin de pouvoir traduire cela en musique pour vous aider ? Eh bien, la réponse est, à peu près, "oui". Tout ce que j'écris. Votre histoire vous est propre, mais il y aura un terrain d'entente.
J'ai commencé à jouer de la musique très tôt (batterie et piano). L'écriture créative à dix ans. Composer à quinze ans. J'ai abandonné le piano, à mon grand regret, mais j'ai commencé par la guitare. Il y avait beaucoup d'influences musicales autour de moi, et j'aimais tellement de genres différents, du classique au heavy rock. Je savais à quinze ans que je voulais faire de la musique pour gagner ma vie, mais c'était aussi à l'époque où la musique n'était pas un «vrai travail». Alors la vie a gêné. Comme beaucoup d'entre vous, j'ai fini par accepter un travail que je n'aimais pas, ou certains que j'aimais, mais la plupart m'ont laissé largement insatisfait. Je me suis aussi formée à d'autres métiers (travail de bureau dans le génie civil, que j'aimais bien et infirmier psychiatrique -dont je viens à peine de prendre ma retraite et que je n'aimais pas mais qui me procurait un salaire). Je l'ai fait parce que je pensais que c'était ce que tu avais fait. J'ai élevé des enfants. Principalement en tant que parent seul.
Pendant ce temps, j'ai utilisé toutes les opportunités qui se présentaient à moi pour subvenir aux besoins de ma famille tout en gardant la musique vivante. Il y a eu des années de musique avec des enfants et des adultes de tous âges, de roadshows et de créneaux caritatifs, de collaboration avec des groupes et d'autres artistes, des chorales, à la fois en tant que membre et leader et en proposant des activités musicales aux personnes vulnérables. Ensuite, il y a eu les leçons de vie d'où je tire plusieurs de mes chansons. L'écriture de chansons et l'enregistrement étaient intégrés quelque part.
Entre mes autres emplois, il y avait enfin un collège de technologie musicale, puis une université pour étudier les médias. (Les deux ont apparemment commencé par "accident", mais c'est une histoire pour une autre fois). J'ai aussi commencé à créer des vidéos par "accident". Quand j'ai embauché quelqu'un pour m'aider avec ce que je voulais, c'était trop frustrant de l'expliquer, alors j'ai pensé qu'il était plus facile de le faire moi-même ! Je me suis également remarié et j'ai passé du temps en France, où je passe souvent du temps maintenant. Ce qui donne une toute nouvelle perspective aux choses.
Il y a quelques années, je n'aurais jamais pensé réaliser cette vision de ma jeunesse. Qu'il était trop tard. Que ce n'était que pour les jeunes et beaux. Puis quelque chose s'est passé et j'ai réalisé que même si beaucoup de gens peuvent faire cela quand ils sont jeunes, j'ai des expériences qui peuvent aider les gens. Cela a été une lutte acharnée, mais si vous faites partie de ces personnes, ce contenu est pour vous.
C'est maintenant le moment que je veux partager avec vous. Entre autres, j'ai des sujets pour répondre à certaines difficultés actuelles. Tels que , Sacrifice, (guerre) Motorway, (but de la vie), Can't help Loving You, (violence domestique et problèmes de garde) et Time Gentlemen Please, (Signes des temps). Les prochains sujets incluent, entre autres, l'itinérance, les fausses couches et les personnes disparues. Faites-moi savoir si vous avez un sujet que vous voulez que je couvre. En attendant, beaucoup d'amour à tous. Suivez-moi pour en savoir plus et aidez-moi à grandir !"
