:: Q :: What goes into making an album?
:: Jen :: In my situation.. everything! lol The songs come first of course. While you�re writing, effects come to mind.. you try to think ahead (in my case) to how you�ll arrange the tracks.

With my four-track, I use the �bounce� technique (where you collect all four tracks, onto one track.. making more tracks available for recording � BUT � once they�re all on one track, you can no longer tweak them individually.. so you better be satisfied with what you�ve bounced!)

I usually have two songs [of separate moods] on the go at once, so I can pick whichever I�m really feeling. When they�re all written.. I�ll begin recording. I�m really looking forward to that, it�s a lot of fun.

:: Q :: Describe what we can expect on your album
:: Jen :: It�s a combination of Pop, �soft� Rock, maybe some R&B� things could change by the time it hits the final mix. One song � to me � has a nostalgic feel to it, another is deep, others are kind of in-your-face. Gotta throw a couple ballads in.

:: Q :: What kind of responses are you getting so far?
:: Jen :: A lot of people are impatient. I don�t blame them, I am too! Rushing isn�t a good idea for a first-time CD, & most people understand that thankfully.

This site will also be upgraded (ad-free, larger band-width, P.O. Box for letters and purchases) after the album release. Until the actual music can be found here� there�s no need to upgrade since very few visitors find my site. I wont be putting the word out until the CD is available. Thank you to those who do check back!

:: Q :: Compare yourself to professional artists like Christina Aguilera
:: Jen :: A lot of artists.. like Christina, have experienced so much in a short amount of time. They have labels backing their career, helping to promote, providing the best professional guidance, songwriters, choreographers, tour managers� The difference between fortunate people like Christina & myself? Time. They grow faster musically and in business with help from others. I�m just as dedicated to music as they are.. only I�m figuring it out on my own, and doing my best to promote etc without professional backing. Entertainers are people just like us, and I love that fact � it really makes anything seem possible. Maybe not totally on the same level, but it doesn�t have to be so black and white. Famous or not. As long as my work is respected (as much as can be in this business � usually by other songwriters, and people who grasp what goes into projects) and I�m able to write and share� I�ll be happy.

:: Q :: What do you look for in a guy?
:: Jen :: Genuine personality. Funny. Respectable. I don�t have a check-list or anything� I really value honesty.. someone I can goof around with, trust when the going gets tough, and basically mesh, while still respecting each others individuality.

:: Q :: What�s one thing you�ve learned in the past few years?
:: Jen :: Wow. There�s a lot I�ve learned! Mostly to do with people� you can�t rely on others like I would�ve thought ten years ago. Some adults have proven themselves to be even more selfish or immature than the worst kids I�ve known!

It�s hard when you have to depend on others for the green light to move forward with something, other than that� anything you can do yourself? Do it, and do it well! I use to be overly-concerned about people to a fault, when in reality they weren�t nearly as concerned about others in general.