BYU Campus Education Week 2013

I'm performing in classes Tuesday through Friday this week at BYU Campus Education Week. My classes begin on Wednesday at 11:10 a.m. and I will also be singing in Marvin Goldstien's classes beginning on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and Janice…

What a Joy!

Look what I got today! A beautiful women brought me this candy with my name on it and told me how much she had enjoyed my singing in class. It really made my day! I just want to give her a public "thank you" and also let her know it is still…

Pier in Dunkirk, NY

I love NY! And I LOVE water. It calms me to see it and be near it. It relaxes me and gives me peace instantly. It is one of my favorite things in life. WATER! Is there anything you enjoy in nature that helps you to relax quickly?

Playground Drama Camp

Having a blast this week at Playground Drama Camp in NY!

Fredonia, New York Concert

Come see me in concert 7:00 pm August 14, 2013

Buffalo NY Drama Day Camp

Heading out this morning to Buffalo New York to do a workshop this week with Enrichment Through The Arts for high school students at Playground Drama Day Camp!

Vanessa Joy Christmas Album Pictures

My Christmas Album will be released on August 7, 2013

Booking a Recording Studio

HOLD UP! Booking a studio. I think there should be some very dramatic music right now... excuse me, "DUM DUM DUM DUM". Did that do it for you? How about listening to this short clip on youtube to get the dramatic effect I'm looking for... Did…

Recording Christmas Music

I recorded more music this month! There is always a great sense of excitement when I go into a recording studio. I'm always a touch nervous and full of lots of energy, wanting to get started and sing my heart out. This time it was at a…

Minnesota Lakes

Do you like to hide? This is one of my favorite places in the world to escape. I LOVE it here. I enjoy listening to the peaceful sounds of God's creations. It's so secluded in these woods, its like I'm the only person on earth. I love to visit…

Happy Independence Day

Independence Day Celebration

I'm in the Vistancia Magazine. I will be performing for the Red, White and Blue BBQ today from 5:00-8:30 pm. Should be a great event. Hope to see you there!

Vanessa Joy Singing with MC6

I had a great time singing at a fireside with MC6 the other night. It was so fun hearing their harmony parts. They are a group of a cappella singers and they sing fantastic hits of the 40's and 50's. Go see them when you're in Phoenix, and check…

How to Record an Album

I'm in the middle of making an album and this is what it looks like right now. A 3 ring binder of notes, song titles, keys and sheet music. I hope you are as excited about it as I am. Actually this album has taken me SO long. It is the longest…

Toastmasters take two

Seriously? I can't believe I won "Best Table Topic" again. What's up with that? I think they definitely have it rigged in the club to have the award go to the person who is the newbie. There is no question about it. This time we did an impromptu…

Pompeii

I cannot believe it has been a year ago from today that I got to go on a tour to Italy. Getting to sing in Pompeii was short and sweet. Well, I take that back, the drive was not short and sweet, it was a long 4 hours one way! We were not able…

My Music Quote

Recently I was asked to write a paragraph about music for a book. The book is called, "Where Words Fail, Music Speaks" written by Susan Easton Black and Marvin Goldstein. Marvin told me that it was back in 1995 that he used the title in describing…

Toastmasters

It was a great morning today! I attended a Toastmasters club meeting today and I got to give an extemporaneous speech and won an award. (Maybe they give awards to all the newbies... who knows?) I'm excited to go back. It was cool to meet so…

Mesa Arizona Temple Lights

I'm performing with Marvin Goldstein tonight at Temple Lights. I'm looking forward to the concert and to see all the many different lights they have on all the trees and other areas around the Temple. What a spectacular way to celebrate…

Piano Jewelry

Ba ba ba Bling! I found some cute jewelry recently and wanted to share my fun find with you. It was staring at me through the glass case at the Phoenix Symphony gift shop (operated in the lobby of Symphony Hall before/durring concerts) as…

Meet Mr. Universe

I met Mr. Universe and Joe Cefalu a few weeks ago in their amazing fitness studio. I was on their radio show with them Saturday morning on KFNX AM Radio1100 and we talked about the powerful effects of music on our mind and…

Feeling Peachy?

What a fun weekend. I spent a great part of my Saturday picking peaches and shaking trees. YUM! They are so delicious and smell super good in my house right now. They are juicy and perfect for canning. When I'm not singing I love eating. The…

The Big Shift

It was a blast getting to perform and meet so many amazing people last night at the "Big Shift" event. I enjoyed being able to participate using music and also getting to hear some great speakers! Sorry my picture is a little blurry but I'm…

KFNX 1100 Radio show "Solutions by Dr. Fitness"