Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

About this entry

You’re currently reading “Hello world!”, an entry on janebakken.com

Published:: 05.10.08 / 10am

Category:: Uncategorized

Tags:

25 Comments

Jump to comment form | comments rss [?] | trackback uri [?]

Jane Bakken 01.18.14 / 6pm

25

RE: Coaching with Rosalind Plowright from England

I recently had the opportunity to work with Ms. Rosalind Plowright in several one-on-one vocal teaching sessions. In addition to being an outstanding opera singer, Ms. Plowright has the rare ability to convey her many years of rich vocal wisdom that is at once precise, technical and yet appropriate for each unique singer. She brings all of her vocal teaching treasures to each student with the same pathos and energy that she brings to her operatic roles. In experiencing a safe place for growth, I found myself moving naturally into new vocal potential with her unique techniques and insights. She is a vocal coach who asks for your best efforts while being most generous in encouragement along the way. If you are fortunate enough to work with Ms. Plowright, I have no doubt that you will find yourself growing as a singer in ways you previously thought impossible! I recommend her to any singer committed to the journey and the art of beautiful singing!
Jane Bakken 01.18.14 / 6pm

24

RE: Nicole Guberman, Singing Coach in Seattle, WA
Professional, Fun, Wisdom beyond her years

I have worked with Nicole now for nearly 2 months. As a professional singer for several years, having worked with various singing coaches, some internationally well known, I wondered what new things she might bring to the table that I had not already learned. I have been pleasantly surprised in that each week, there are new tools introduced that are bringing immediate results in my performance. Nicole is a singing coach with wisdom beyond her years, always professional and fun to work with. I would recommend her to any vocal student, whether you are a novice or a well-seasoned performer.
Jane Bakken 08.28.13 / 4pm

23

Notes from Miss Representation below and espronse
by Jane Bakken bregarding performance by Miley Cyrus and Brian Thicke on 2013 MTV’s Video Music Awards.

Yes, I saw just a few minutes of it, but that was enough to cause me sorrow.
Having had the privilege of receiving teachings from Native American Elders over a period of several years, including their teachings of the sacredness of the mind/body/spirit connection,I have been deeply concerned about the lack of rites-of-passages for our young people that include an honoring of submission of the energy of the lower chakras to the heart, spirit and core conscience of an individual. As a result, we are living in a culture with youth often wielding the power and potency of the fire chakras fueled by the ignorance of children.

It is the Elders among us who must take a stand. Men and women, who take these youth under their wings and teach them. And in this scenario, especially in the arts and entertainment industry. On the other hand, it is only our Elders who can model this themselves who will be able to teach this with wisdom. Indigenous cultures have modeled this for centuries. Perhaps we in the west could open our hearts and minds to their teachings so that we might grow a more wise generation starting with the one at hand.

There has been a huge disconnect for many youth between body, mind and spirit. This along with a bombardment on the senses of movies, video games and music with a largess of violence has desensitized individuals to that connection of body/mind/spirit by cartooning and diluting the consequences of violent behavior.

We often have the same individuals who brilliantly expound on the power of the human brain to absorb and act on what it is fed. Marketing and advertising intellectuals lead the way. And yet they are often the same group who are lobbying against any wise restrictions on the excessive use of sex and violence in our entertainment industry.

No wonder the kids are confused! The absence of Elders teaching and rites of passage honoring the connection of body, mind and spiirt has certainly contributed to this.

Jane Bakken
Prof. Singer/Recording Artist
http://www.janebakken.com

On Sunday, MTV’s Video Music Awards were watched by over 10 million people in the United States. The ceremony began with two controversial musical numbers which, due to the speed of social media chatter, were consumed by millons more before the end of the night.

Among those who watched the hypersexual performances were millions of teens and kids. Immediately afterwards, people began debating the gendered messages those young people had received.

But how exactly should we be talking about the representation of gender in the media with our youth?

The discussion around Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke’s performance, in particular, has included issues not just of sexual objectification, but race, cultural appropriation and sexist double standards. And the discussion is clearly touching a nerve – setting a new record for tweets per minute. It’s important for us then, as role models, to have these difficult conversations about media with young people, but to do so with incredible sensitivity and openness.

This week, talk to a young person in your life about the media they consume. And use our Conversation Starters – developed in partnership with Common Sense Media – as a guide.

Simply discussing the impact of gendered media with others is among the most significant acts we can take as individuals to shift consciousness around what is possible for our girls’ and boys’ futures.

Onwards,

Jennifer Siebel Newsom & The MissRepresentation.org Team
admin 05.31.11 / 11am

22

ATTN: All Lovers of the Voice…Singers, Actors, Professional Speakers, Vocal Coaches, Choral Directors ~ June 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2011in Seattle, Judith Balos Goff will be doing private coaching sessions and Master Class with Estill Vocal Method.

I have studied with many excellent vocal coaches, all of whom have given me nuggets on this singing journey…and Estill is no exception! I would highly recommend if you are in this area, taking advantage of this opportunity.

Estill Voice Training treats speaking and singing like any other athletic activity and separates training into three domains:
CRAFT (“Skills & Drills”)
ARTISTRY (“Rules of the Game”)
PERFORMANCE MAGIC (“Finding the Zone”)
Craft separates vocal ‘mechanics’ from ‘art’ – working from simple natural vocal expressions, such as laughing and crying, Craft produces fast results and provides the tools to make artistic vision a reality. Estill Voice Training can help individuals SPEAK with more power, SING with greater range, COMMUNICATE with clarity, ease, flexibility and stamina and DISCOVER vocal possibilities or options for application in a wide range of genre.

June 17, 18, 19 and 20 there will be opportunities in the Seattle area to learn a bit more about Estill Voice Training through individual coaching with Judith Goff, Certified Master Teacher in Estill Voice Training. These sessions will focus on CRAFT as it applies to a variety of musical and dramatic genre. For further material regarding Estill training or biography on Judith Goff, check out the website: http://www.estillvoice.com .

For coaching times/cost/location:

CONTACT: Jane Bakken; 425.333.5246; janeandjack1@comcast.net
Janebakken 10.30.10 / 2am

21

Janebakken…

[...] something about janebakken[...]…
Jane Bakken 05.26.09 / 1pm

20

Want to recommend to all a book written by
Miriam Jaskierowicz Arman entitled THE VOICE ~ A Spiritual Approach to Singing, Speaking and Communicating.
She is truly one of the ‘masters’ on the planet with regard to vocal pedagogue, singing and the teaching of it. If you have any desire in speaking, communicating and singing well with great authenticity and excellence, get this book. You can order it through any of the book sites or her site as well.

Her new book is being published as we speak…entitled
Whatever Happened to Great Singing? She is indeed one
of the great gifts that I am privileged to pass on to my audiences! You can take in her Master Classes on You Tube under her name, Miriam Jaskierowicz Arman.

Enjoy!
Jane
admin 12.27.08 / 9pm

19

REVIEW BY:

Becky Johnson
Washington state

“It’s Christmas, 2008, and I was saving up your Christmas CD for now. Tonight I sat in my cozy home, surrounded by lots of snow, and just listened for the first time. I found myself sitting here crying tears of joy and of loss, all mixed together!

Your CD is fabulous! Thank you!
admin 12.12.08 / 6pm

18

CHRISTMAS CD REVIEW BY:

JOE SHIRLEY, Seattle, WA
Ambassador Mentor
Events Coordinator
Coach, Writer
Public Speaker

“Not sure what to expect, (not ever having met her in person), I put Jane’s Christmas CD, “I SEND YOU LOVE”, in to play. I turned around to go about my business, expecting to pay partial attention to the music in the background. Then this voice came out of the speakers, the voice of heaven, of love, of passion and caring all at once. I sat back down and listened to every note.

I have very, very high standards when it comes to music. Not too much passes muster. I have worked (briefly) in the biz, have a sister with a great voice and several albums to her credit, and have produced an album myself, and I care very much about great sound and voice and music.

So I have an ear that listens for nuance, for honest presence and emotion, for artistry, and for skill in production. Jane’s Christmas album is beyond anything I’ve heard in a long time.
I’m impressed as hell and excited to think I might be meeting her at a Biznik event any time now. Bravo!
Sanaura 11.28.08 / 9pm

17

Bless you for all you are and all you express. We are so enriched by all your goodness and gifts.
In my heart you are cosmically famous, universally appreciated, and globally loved.
Always.
admin 10.13.08 / 9am

16

REVIEW BY: Nancy Rumble
Tingstad & Rumble
Grammy Award Winners

“It was such a gift to hear your new CD. It truly displays the versatility and creative range of your beautiful voice. The variety of music and arrangements leads the listeners on a wonderful journey. Thank you so much for following your heart and fulfilling your dream!”
admin 08.22.08 / 12pm

15

CD REVIEWS
FROM: Daphne Dowling

“Jane ~ Your voice is like ‘music’. I listen to your poetry CD,
‘Saturday Night of the Soul…” every single day while driving in my car, and there is this serene elegance that pours through your voice in every phrase and directly into the heart.

Our family is going through some challenging times healthwise, and regardless of where my emotions are when I turn on your poetry CD, within a matter of moments of listening, the gloomy feelings of our daily challenges right now disappear for a while.

The whole CD is magical! I wish I could turn the whole world on to your voice. They need to know about the Energy that pours through you.

Finally, these poems are full of teachings, of wisdom, and all wrapped in such a gentle Spirit. I see them serving to teach,
awaken and heal the hearts of millions of people.

Thank you! Thank you for just being you! It’s just a matter of time before the rest of the world sees and hears in you what I am receiving through these CDs.
Jane Bakken 07.26.08 / 9am

14

Hello World ~ Jane here…

Thank you to everyone taking time to share your thoughts/feelings about the music…means a lot. Working on a lot of new music….the concert “Love and Passion….” will have more expansiveness….some concerts with more earthy, sensual flavors of French (Piaf mostly), Spanish, Portuguese
and of course, American favorites, including some jazz.
Also, able to integrate more of the classical if audiences like that flavor. Looking forward to doing more weddings/special events….some churches coming up in August.

Having FUN!

Just included all CDs on “CD Baby”…great folks to work with.

I feel strange blogging…have never done before, so feels strange. Can relate to Josh Groban…saw his blog video the other day where he refers to himself as ‘Blog Virgin’….
yup…that’s what it feels like!

Gorgeous sunny day in Seattle…lots of friends coming over for BBQ and play today ~

til later ~ Jane
admin 07.01.08 / 10am

13

CD REVIEW OF “LOVE AND PASSION …”

REVIEW BY: Denise Beck
Photographer/Writer/Nurse

http://DeniseBeckPhotography.com

“Your LOVE AND PASSION CD is amazing! I love the diversity of the music, and your rich beautiful voice. The piano playing really touched my heart, too.”
admin 06.22.08 / 2pm

12

CD REVIEW (FOR BLOG COMMENTS #6)

REVIEW BY: Denise Linn
Best-Selling Author
Senminar Leader, “Soul Coach”
Published Books in some 26+ languages

http://www.DeniseLinn.com

“Wow…your voice is like liquid gold…thank you for sharing your passion. I’m delighted to hear that you are doing concerts throughout the land!
admin 06.17.08 / 8pm

11

CD REVIEW OF ‘LOVE AND PASSION ~ MUSIC OF THE SOUL …IN ANY LANGUAGE”

REVIEW BY:

Helen Martin
Real Estate Consultant/Keller Williams Realty
http://EmeraldCityHomesandCondos.com
http://OurMercerIsland.com

“The CD release of “Love and Passion ~ Music of the Soul…In Any Language” is a great addition to any collection ~ Italian, Spanish, French, German, Russian and American languages… intriguing and soothing. Jane is an amazing pianist and her voice, sultry and well-defined…you can feel the love and passion shine through the music. A wonderful album to share with friends and family of all cultures, and one that will be a great conversation piece in your home.”
admin 06.17.08 / 12pm

10

ADD WEBSITE ADDRESS TO CD REVIEW POSTED PREVIOUSLY BY “Melissiah”:

Melissiah/International Vocal Coach
Founder of Absolute Singing Mastery and BodySense

http://www.singingmastery.com
admin 06.17.08 / 10am

9

CD REVIEW OF ‘LOVE AND PASSION…’ AND ‘SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE SOUL…’

CD REVIEW:

“I got chills listening to your demo! You sing beautifully and I really love your voice! I can’t wait to own a signed copy…”
admin 06.17.08 / 10am

8

CD REVIEW OF ‘LOVE AND PASSION…’ AND ‘SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE SOUL…’

CD REVIEW:

“Thank you for the fabulous CD …for sharing your exploration of the loves and passions from the different cultures. You are
a shining light of love…”
admin 06.17.08 / 10am

7

CD REVIEWS OF ‘LOVE AND PASSION…’ AND ‘SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE SOUL…’

CD REVIEWS:

“Wow…your voice is like liquid gold…thank you so much for sharing your passion. I’m delighted to hear that you are doing concerts throughout the land!
admin 06.17.08 / 10am

6

CD REVIEW OF ‘LOVE AND PASSION…’ AND ‘SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE SOUL…’

REVIEW BY:
Melissiah/International Vocal Coach and Founder of
Absolute Singing Mastery and BodySense
(New music connection made after completion of CDs)

“Jane Bakken’s aptly titled ‘LOVE AND PASSION’ presents a unique album of piano solos and vocal solos, mostly acapella.
Her incredible vocal style – light and delicate one moment then deep and powerful the next – will transport you away on a haunting and emotional journey. The album presents a refreshing take on some well-known classics, a few old favorites, and a couple of surprises as well! Jane Bakken is truly in touch with the spirit of music as a gift to inspire, move and heal.”
admin 06.17.08 / 10am

5

CD REVIEW OF ‘LOVE AND PASSION…’ AND ‘SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE SOUL…’

REVIEW BY:
Rabbi Ted Falcon, Ph.D. and Ruth Neuwald Falcon
Rabbi for Bet Alef: An Inclusive Spiritual Synagogue
http://www.betalef.org
http://www.RabbiTedOnline.com

“Thank you so much for sharing your words and your voice with us…the love in your heart is expressed in the warmth
and gentle power of your voice. You do bring the beauty and grace of Rumi and Hafiz into a modern world that sorely needs such gifts.”
admin 06.17.08 / 10am

4

CD REVIEW OF “LOVE AND PASSION” AND “SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE SOUL…”

REVIEW BY: Susan Osborn/International Singer/Songwriter
http://www.susanosborn.com

“Thank you for sending me your beautiful offerings of song and poetry. Your voice is simply gorgeous…so true and steady and lovely. So happy to know that you are sharing these gifts with the world.”
Melissiah 06.15.08 / 2pm

3

ALBUM REVIEW:

Jane Bakken’s aptly titled LOVE AND PASSION presents a unique album of piano solos and mostly unaccompanied singing. Her incredible vocal style ~ light and delicate one moment then deep and powerful the next ~ will transport you away on a haunting and emotional journey. The album presents a refreshing take on some well-known classics, a few old favourites, and a couple of surprises as well!
Jane Bakken is truly in touch with the spirit of music as a gift to inspire, move and heal.
admin 06.01.08 / 7pm

2

Hello World ~ Jane here. This is my first blog experience ever…feels strange. I am one who dives down deep into that artisan’s well, and find myself more at home, and comfortable in those green, wet marshes of the soul. To be ‘out there’ with these two new cds is at once exciting and very vulnerable, …and yet I know it’s time. I would love to hear from all those purchasing cds…what songs really touch you.
I keep a file of those notes and letters…it’s wonderful to know that the ‘energy’ that has been brewing for a long while now and comes out in the music, art and poetry can encourage someone else…give them hope, new perspectives, etc.

I am doing more traveling with concerts and events, nationally, so if you would like me to come to your area, just let us know. I am more than happy to offer 25% of gross to anyone organizing an event/concert.

The Artwork Gallery will have a sampling of paintings up within the next few weeks. One of the ideal venues is to do cheese/wine gatherings in art galleries where I show my paintings (about 28+) with an opening or closing night concert.

Looking forward to hearing from you ~
Jane
Mr WordPress 05.10.08 / 10am

1

Hi, this is a comment.
To delete a comment, just log in and view the post's comments. There you will have the option to edit or delete them.

Have your say

XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong>