Today we’d like to introduce you to Suzanne Jamieson.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I am so happy to be back at Voyage LA with an update on my journey with music in L.A. When I was last interviewed, I had just released my children’s album, Bounce, co-written with The Pop Ups. I am thrilled to report that the album won the NAPPA Award, Moms Choice Award, Creative Child CD of the Year for Social Emotional Learning, Family Choice Award, National Parenting Product Award, and 1st place at the International Songwriting Competition for the song “Grateful” featuring the Alphabet Rockers.
Since then, I have released some fun seasonal singles including “Pumpkin Spice Latte,’ written with Tim Kubart and Matt Puckett, “So You Wanna Be a Witch” written with The Pop Ups, and coming soon, Christmas and New Years songs. Follow me on IG @suzannejamiesonsings for the latest!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I think a smooth career in the arts is a fantasy, if not a fallacy. Obviously, a couple of months into a worldwide pandemic was not the ideal time to release an album, but I was also aware of the lift that families needed which I know the Bounce album provided for many. Now, as we finally are mostly free of COVID precautions (kids are back in school, we are out and about again), I am working on creating live shows to perform in the LA area, which is really fun and exciting.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am probably best known for my children’s music, but I have a background in musical theatre and also yoga therapy. It was my desire to combine these interests that led to the creation of my album ‘Bounce.’ The album is filled with lessons for happiness, drawing from positive psychology and yoga philosophy, but done in a way that never feels like it–the goal was that it just felt like fun bops, and I think we achieved that. What *I hope* I am known for is for making children’s music that adults want to listen to (read: not just tolerate!) If I get the parents on board, I feel like I’ve done what I set out to do. It is my biggest compliment when parents tell me that they sometimes leave my songs on, even after the kids have gone.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
I think that the concept of ‘networking’ can be very intimidating….certainly it is for me. If, however, I think about networking as just an opportunity to meet like-minded people, and to go make future friends with no expectations, then the pressure is off and better, more organic conversations unfold. Remember to always listen more than you talk, ask lots of questions, and follow your curiosity. Also, assume that people are kind and helpful because they usually are!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.suzannejamiesonsings.com
- Instagram: @suzannejamiesonsings
- Facebook: Facebook.com/suzannejamiesonsings
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_gvo4IHPixHu24HzcAdDw
Image Credits
Yellow dress: Dana Patrick Photography pink dress: Jennica Mae
