NEW WEBSITE AND VIDEO BLOG IN THE WORKS!

Hello everyone! I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend, I sure did! I have big news! After years of trying to build an official website, it's finally going to happen! I have found a sponsor site to do it! My new website is in the works and is still on the drawing board, but its getting done. I am so excited because now you all can listen to my music! I will be posting previous recordings that I have done in the studio. There is also going to be a contact page, photo page and maybe even a blog page! (Like i need one, right??? Hahahahaha!) Well, there is no set date as far as when this site will be launched but I will definitely let you know when that happens! My site will be personally designed by myself, so you don't need to worry or wonder if someone else is writing my personal messages for me, because it'll all be done by me!

Also in the planning stage, is a Video blog! It'll give me and you a chance to communicate visually. And who knows, If it really starts kicking off good, I may even answer some questions. Again, all these plans are in the works. The video blog may take some time to get done, so don't expect one coming anytime soon. As far as the new website... Now that launch date is gonna have to be a secret for now until I get everything in order. Until then....

Always follow your dreams!

with love from,

J-A

Check out Music Appreciation's new Blog page!

Hey guys! I was just notified that the after school program at Mar Vista High School's new  after school activity now has a blog page!  I have agreed to advertise it! So please check it out, I am associated with the activity. Here is the URL for the blog:

musicapp2009.blogspot.com

    You can also send them a detailed message if you are interested in joining at:

musicapp2009@gmail.com

  So go check it out! 

 

Always follow your dreams!

with love from,

J-A

Our first session, collaboration skills and Music Appreciation

Hey there! As you know I have been busy with the Dolly Parton tribute event. We just had our first mentoring sessions on Thursday. It went really well. We have our second session on Monday. I am so excited that these sessions are finally starting I went through a good two months or so to get everything situated and organized.... AND I'M STILL NOT DONE! (haha!) But you know, its all a part of the process. I am having fun with every second of it! I just set up an agenda for the next session, I think an agenda is always good to plan out, that way things run quicker and a lot smoother too! The group still needs to work the group song which "9 to 5". They'll get it though.
I really do commend them for devoting their time to these sessions, Its amazing how love they have for music! I am so pleased with everyone's talent and commitment. Every project is a collaboration and I truly believe that collaboration is a wonderful learning skill, it's a skill we all use in our daily lives. Wether we're collaborating with our teachers, friends, workmates, roommates, family, associates, staff. It's a great skill that I think we all need to learn and master. These sessions will do just that! It's like a Music Appreciation session! It's wonderful.


Again, I am so happy that things are running smoothly so far! I still need some performers and musicians to come join! The sessions are Mondays and Wednesdays at Mar Vista High School in Room 710 from 2:40pm - 4:00pm. See you there!

Always follow your dreams!

with love from,
J-A

Update on Dolly Parton Tribute

Hello again! The past two weeks have been busy, and it's only getting busier! But I'm having fun. Well, with all the changing dates, we have finally set a date for our first mentoring session of the Dolly tribute to begin. It will start Thurday, March 19, 2009 at Mar Vista High School in Room 710 from 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM. We had planned it to be Wednesday but our supervisor has a meeting Wednesday. So, it will be on Thursday. I am really excited about the sessions. I am anxious on how they're going to turn out! I still need to print out a book of the chords of the songs we'll be using for the show and a lyrics book for the performers. I have been really focused on all this stuff and of course with school work too, but I know it's worth it! The outcome of this tribute is going to be great! As far as a donation letter being typed and distributed, I still need to do that as well.

Well, I guess that's it for now. I will talk to you all soon!

Always follow your dreams!

with love from,

J-A

MENTORING SESSIONS

Hi! How is everyone? Well, this week, so far is going great! I just found out today that our first mentoring sessions for the Dolly tribute will be next Monday, March 16, 2009. I am sooooo excited! I can't wait to work with all the performers and musicians.

TO PERFORMERS: You must be at EVERY sessions unless told otherwise by me or the supervisor. If you, for some reason are unable to make it to a session you must notify me before the session starts. Other than that, I can't wait to work with you! Also, performers must choose (if you haven't already) and learn the Dolly song they choose BEFORE the first session, I am going to hear every performer on their song. So please be prepared.

Okay, I guess that's it, to the general public, If you are interested in becoming a performer or musician for this tribute please contact me at:

nievesj_a@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/nievesrecords


Or simply comment this blog.


Always follow your dreams!

with love from,

J-A

I HAVE A BLOG

Well hello! I am so excited to be having a blog page now! This is awesome! This blog page will update you on my current projects. Right now, I am organizing a Dolly Parton tribute event. I am still in need of performers, so if you are interested, please let me know! I am a very busy person and I keep an open mind to new ideas and new dreams. What can I say? I'm a dreamer! Well, I'm still writing songs and music as I always have been and I'm having fun with it. No set date for a debut album yet. I'm working on it though. 2009 is my year to shine, I know I'll get a lot of work done and a lot dreams will come true. Count on a new blog every week. Till then....


Always follow your dreams!

With love from,

J-A