Songwriting

Hi everyone,

A lot of people have asked me if the stories in my songs are something I've gone through myself. The answer is both yes and no.
When I write a song it can all start from either a feeling, line, part of a melody or even just from a single word. If I have a clear idea or experience I feel like writing about, it sometimes happens that the song starts to "live it's own life" and head a different direction. In that case it's easy to get stuck if I try to hold on to the original idea and I often have to "kill my darlings".
That's why I can't say that everything I write about is directly taken from my own experiences, but the feelings and thoughts always represent something I've been through or felt myself.
I remember when I was offered a song about a bunch of girls going to a shopping mall and not letting the boyfriends join because they wouldn't understand girl talk. Well, if it wasn't for the fact that I hate shopping and most of my friends are guys, it would have been a great song to work with.

Cheers,

Jessica

Live and kicking

Hi everyone,

Chilling at home preparing for tomorrows song writing session. I have a lot of half done songs and hopefully we can finish one of them. It's always intersting how creativity goes in waves. You've got to grab it when you have it!
Other than that I had an interview at Metro Fm last Friday. I had a lot of fun and the guys were great! The day continued with a band practice which ended with karaoke and a couple of beers.
I'm looking forward to next week (except for a scary dentist appointment) thats filled with band practice, song writing and Kung Fu.

Cheers

Jessica Wolff

It can always get better

Hi everyone!

I had a great band training yesterday. Playing with the band is absolutely the best of everything that has to do with music. I've sang my songs houndreds of times (poor neighbours) but still there's always something to work on. Just like acting, Kung Fu and many other things, you can always get better.
Tomorrow I'm off to Sweden to do some studio work. Haven't been there in a long time and it'll be great to meet my producer again. He's such an awsome guy.

Cheers,

Jessica Wolff

Hi there,

Just came home from band training. I'm quite exhausted but in a good way. I've been up and running the whole day starting by getting new ear plugs, finally.
Other than that things are going great and I'm really looking forward to getting up on the stage.

Cheers,

Jessica

Ps. On Friday I'm having an interview at Radio X3M at 08:30. Be with me!

The discovery of a new tool

Hi everyone!

I tried something quite unusual today. I practiced singing and Kung Fu at the same time.
I've been training Kung Fu with a Chinese master for about a year now. It's not only a great way to balance the music, I've also realized it has a lot in common with singing. Both my Kung Fu trainer and singing coach always point out how I should relax my shoulders, use less muscle power, keep the chest out etc.

I usually focus mostly on the feeling in the song and sometimes, when I practice alone, I forget to pay attention to the position of my body. When it comes to Kung Fu it's the complete opposite.

The result really suprised me and it will deffinately not be the last time I sing in a Kung Fu pose, not on the stage though. My voice got really clear and much stronger and I reached tones I never reached before. I can't belive I didn't come up with the idea earlier.

Cheers,

Jessica Wolff

Not a fan of dentists

Hi everyone!

I felt like a kid who just skipped class when I cancelled a dentist appointment for a singing session today. I'm not completely sure but I think it was a spontanious reaction from my subconscious, scary dentist or relaxing singing session? The truth is that I rather sleep in a spiders nest than going to a dentist. I gotta be a bit braver next time. It wouldn't be too nice being a toothless rock/pop artist. But at least I had a good singing session.
Now I'm going to continue the evening by getting ready for a gig at Tavastia. Manboy is releasing their new album. Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Jessica Wolff