Back to School

On this rainy day, reality starts to sink back into my mind. Summer is practically over and I've done a lot of growing up this summer. Looking back on these past four months it seems like I’ve become a different person for the better. I’ve become more emotionally, physically and spiritually stronger and am looking forward to the next chapter of my life: my 20’s. I don’t know what’s to come but I’m definitely ready to face whatever opportunities come my way.

think, write, sing. Continue chasing after you dream. Those who matter most will be with you every step of the way.

 

AllyshaJaye

Who's stoked? I am!

Okay. Update on EP project:

One song is 98% percent finished. One thing I've found with recording is that you can always find something to change but so far I'm happy how my first song has come together. As for the other four/five songs are completed in regards to ghost tracks. I'm so excited to start working on the other songs. I can't wait to start getting feedback from people about what I'm doing... not that I care about what people think because I'm doing what I want with my music, but it's always a good thing to get opinions from people I want listening to my music.

Anyways, thought I'd make a small blurb on this blog... I've definitely been neglecting it for a while.

Updated Gigs for The Jardines:

July 28 - The Yale. We're playing with an awesome lineup for a benefit concert for Karl Watt, who passed away very recently from Lou Gehrigs disease.

We have a few more gigs coming up in August and September, will keep an update!

Check out the Facebook page for our July 28 gig. Get your tickets today :)

June/July Goals

I need change.

1. Finish pre-production for EP
.... start production

2. Sign up for dance classes
.... I need a challenge

3. Start Vocal lessons
.... I want more training

4. Class Monologue
.... I should start on that

5. Keep playing guitar/piano and write more
.... well duh.

6. Start gigging
.... better sooner than later


PS. The Jardines had some wicked photos taken backstage on June 15 at the East Vancouver Cultural Centre by the talented Amanda Siebert. Check out her page for her recent work and rates.

Music project well underway

So I have two tracks laid down with pre-production ideas and structure. I'm really looking forward to working on the other 2, possible 3, tracks that will be on my upcoming EP project that is being recorded at the Soundlounge Studio in Vancouver. Unfortunately, yesterday I earned myself a lovely concussion which was great fun (not really!). After this weekend though, it's back in Studio B for me to continue working on the two songs before fine tuning them in Studio A. Like I mentioned before, I will be producing, writing and mixing the songs myself with the help of Kirk Douglas who will be engineering and playing bass on the tracks. He will be training me how to mix and engineer tracks so I can someday, in the near future, work solo on sessions that come into the studio! It's an amazing opportunity and I'm really looking forward to learning more about both engineering and producing.

-AllyshaJaye

This photo was taken by my good friend Lin Aylward. The Jardines played at the East Vancouver Cultural Centre tonight, June 15th, and opened for Johnny DeMarco. It was a definite honour and fabulous opportunity to open for his band. More details about the event tomorrow!

Much love,
AllyshaJaye

It's EP time!

It's been almost two since since I started to legit pick up the guitar and write songs... wow. Time really does fly by quickly. Recently, I had a wicked time shopping for guitars and found myself an acoustic Fender Kingmen with a sunburst solid top, a dreadnaught body with a cutaway, and a strat head piece. It's no Larrivee (omg those guitar are GORGEOUS) but I'm really happy with my new baby. So back to my point, I've been songwriting for almost two years now. I've written about everything and anything I have experienced or witnessed. This summer I'm recording my first EP project! I have around eleven completed songs that I am considering for the four track EP... I am very privileged to have some help from Kirk Douglas at Sound lounge studios and I will be ultimately producing, arranging and mixing the songs myself. It is definitely going to be a huge and awesome project and I will develop more engineering skills from Kirk so one day I will be able to take on recording sessions on my own.

-Allyshajaye

quick shout out

Just want to share that photos of myself were taken by the talented Amanda Siebert. Check out her work on her blogger page http://www.imagerybyamanda.blogspot.com/