Musicwoman Magazine

Where were you the first time you heard music?

I truly believe the first music I heard was when I was in my mother’s womb! My mother sang, everywhere. She sang in the Voices of Victory Gospel Choir at Victory Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California. We spent a lot of time at church, so that was my first real memory. I grew up listening to jazz, blues, and gospel on the radio. My family loved music and we sang in the church. That was the beginning of a long love affair with music.

Do you compose? If so, how many songs have you composed and/or published?

I love composing. I write my best when I am in love, or feeling very bad. There is no happy medium for me. I wrote my first production, at 6 years old. There was a traveling musical tent show that came around every summer. I organized four little girls, and we did a can-can number to Four Leaf Clover.

I composed my first song at 12, called Sunny California, and rewrote it as a jingle for the telephone company. They didn’t buy it, but it was a great experience. Since then, I have composed 30 songs and published 20. On my current CD, Janice Harrington, 80 years of International Friendship there are 14 original songs. All my CD’s and songs are on most digital platforms.

Do you have a music publishing company?

I founded Gertler Publishing in May 2023, to publish CD’s. I formed a music label, Hip and Happy Label, named for my outlook on life. I like to call my own shots. Better late than never! As I think more about the direction of this label, I am interested in supporting and promoting women. We have come a long way but still have a long way to go in today’s world.

Are you aware of the challenges woman face in the maledominated field of music?

Yes, I am aware of the challenges that women face, but it was never my focus. I just keep going, surrounding myself with good people and role models. Never go into this or any industry without people you can trust. If I have any advice for women, or anyone it is to follow your instincts and don’t be afraid to take risks.

What advice do you have for younger person entering the world of literature or music performance?

There are a lot of talented people out there, it is important to continue to reinvent yourself so that people remember you. Market what you have and seek out good representation! That is the way to go! Doing it yourself is just difficult, not impossible, but definitely difficult.

www.janice-harrington.com

The Great Grand Ma Jan

Dr. Nancy Dome, Co-Founder & CEO Epoch Education, Inc.

Author - Speaker - Consultant

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away”

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