I have 22 grammy winners and am a Grammy nominated singer
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About Jan L.
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Performance Expert
Jan, 1982 - Nov, 2015Angel Diva Music
Jan has been bringing artists to Grammy Level. She has worked with Tim Fagan who write "Lucky" for Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz. Most of Jan's artists are working and very successful. Jan wrote a book called "Once More With Feeling" which is an Artist Development book on how to be a rock star performer. “Jan teaches the type of performance skills that the career pros use. Artists with long careers draw upon her techniques that last through a life of performing and keep material fresh, alive and connected to new audiences, time after time.
Songwriting Mentor
Nov, 2008 - Nov, 2015Angel Diva Music
Mentor artists and songwriters to improve their craft. I have many placements in TV, Film, Commercials, Movie trailers. I have worked with several Grammy Winners. I teach at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, Taxi Road Rally, Musician's Institute and in my recording studio. Jan’s accolades in music continued as she wrote “Damaged” for the newest Ralph Lauren Polo website campaign and composed a television theme for Lou Rawls called "Knock Outs". Rounding out her already stellar résumé, Jan L. has worked with Narada Michael Walden, Marla Sokoloff, and famed vocal coach Seth Riggs and his client roster. From composing and producing to mentoring singers and songwriters, Jan L. lends her knowledge and expertise at the annual Taxi Road Rally. The event held by Taxi, the world’s leading independent A&R company, helps independent artists obtain record, publishing, and film/television deals. She also sits as resident judge for the LAMN Jam which allows rock artists such as Tim Fagan the opportunity to perform original music and receive critiques on the performance. Her latest CD and newest adventure, “Sophisticated Lullabies” supports AUTISM SPEAKS and proceeds are charitably donated to raise funds to support worthy organizations committed to finding a cure for Autism and supporting those diagnosed with this life-changing disorder. Those diagnosed include her son Gregory.
Actor
Jan, 1995 - Dec, 2015Angel Diva
Combining her love for music and acting, Jan L. was featured on the demo reel for the Jasmine character in Disney’s Aladdin and performed in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Starlight Express. She also wrote a musical called "Christmas Has Been Cancelled" starring Robert Guillaume as Scrooge. Moreover, Jan L. taught an acting class with Kurt Russell and worked with the fiery red-headed comedienne Kathy Griffin. Other acting experience include roles in Bruce Almighty, My Sister’s Keeper with Kathy Bates, and Jawbreaker as well as television credits in Rodney and The Bernie Mac Show with Wesley Snipes.
Education
Bachelor of Music Opera Major, Master's of Music Composition Major
Sep, 1968Temple University, Combs College of Music
Acting Complete the training
Jan, 1998 - Jan, 1999The Groundlings
Certifications
Seth Riggs Advance Speech Level Singing
Sep, 2000Seth Riggs
Jan has been certified in Speech Level Singing.
Awards
Grammy Nomination
Sep, 2006The Grammy's
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Sep, 1972Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Sep, 1989An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.
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