Hi there, my name is Monica. I am a stay at home mom. Pianist, demo vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. I play by ear and can change tempos, rythm and transpose music. I can edit your music. And write lyric hooks for songs. I can make songs sad or happy according to the mood needed. Emotion and inspiration is key to me!
I have been learning and playing music for 17 years and counting. I specialize in piano pieces. And writing song lyrics. Anything you need with your songs, I can most usually help make some sense of it. I love classical and broadway pieces! Along with Christian rock and pop!
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- English
Interview with Mon Jo Music Producer
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I sang the lead role as the narrator for Joseph and the Technicolor Dream-coat. I played electric guitar for a piece in the play. I play piano for church functions, dances and more. I played the piano music live for the play “Annie the musical”. I played some instrumental for “Newsies.” I’ve written and put music to 3 songs for a friends play she wrote. I make up musical pieces on the piano regularly. I can help write songs and edit them to match a catchy rythm or tune.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Making up the music and voice demos for a friends play.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Tom Dupree
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, because I can record it faster, and efficiently this way.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: If I don’t get it right the first time I’ll do it again and again until it’s right!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like to inspire those around me.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How do you transpose that, without reading notes? How do you hear a song and play it?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it’s only for the famous or financially stable.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your goal with this piece? What mood would you like this to get your audience? What style, or tempo are you after? Does key range matter to you?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: As a stay at home mom, I am able to work odd hours, but also have other things that keep me preoccupied daily.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My upright piano, the Yamaha guitar. The Bluetooth speaker, my phone. And generator.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been playing and involved with music and singing for 17 years. I love making Natural skincare and holistic remedies. I’m also an artist, and landscaper
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Moody and or emotional, uplifting and inspiring.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Hans Zimmerman, Phil Coulter, because I love the classical piano style.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Have lyrics with purposeful meaning, and a rythm with emotion that fits the audience.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Christian, country, classical and Hymns, pop rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Piano playing by ear. Songwriting and editing lyrics to fit songs rythm and style.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Emotion, style, and inspirational
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I am a stay at home mom. It could be between 2 and 4 am that I have time to work on my songs while it’s quiet.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have two keyboards, and a regular stand up piano. I have an acoustic electric guitar.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Peter Cetera, Kenny Chesney, Bryan Adams, Celtic Thunder, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I am a pianist, guitarist, demo vocalist, songwriter. And hook writer. I can play for church functions. And community plays. I have been cast as the narrator for the play Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat. I can help write lyrics to songs. Or write entire songs. I can add music to lyrics. I specialize in Christian, and country music. I can hear about any type song and play it by ear. I can transpose music by hearing it.
I was the Pianist producer in this production
I’ll do up to 5 song redoes. I usually take 1 week to 2 days to get a turnaround. Sometimes it may take 1-2 weeks depending on how busy I am.
- Phil Coulter
- Bryan Adams
- Hans Zimmer
- Piano
- Guitar
- songwriter
- demo vocalist
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