Since my arrival in Costa Rica, I´ve been contemplating writing more featured stories about individuals, and how their lives have been affected. Last week, I had the opportunity to witness a talented and gifted young lady, by the name of Jodi Fisher, whose voice resembles a hummingbird. A few days ago, she did a performance in front of the University of Costa Rica. From the start, she grabbed the audience with her melodic sounds and enchanting voice, as she strummed her guitar singing in both Spanish and English. What made me more impressed with her is her humble soul, doing her music out of the kindness of her heart, and not for monetary gains or fame and fortune. She has an inviting spirit, which makes you want to sit and down and get to know her. I had the opportunity to get to know her on a personally level, and this is what she had to say, I am 24 year old and I am an adventurous, life-long student and learner. I have bachelor’s degrees in music education and Spanish, the thing I like to study most is the study of life, the study of adventure. ☺ I grew up in Moscow, ID, but I love to travel and love to communicate with people. I have always loved music. Ever since I was a little kid, I have been singing. I have several musical influences from various different musical styles, but I would say my style is probably singer-songwriter, or acoustic folk, but why don’t you listen to my music yourself and decide what you think my style is. When I was 15, I heard a favorite artist of mine say how easy it was to play her song because it only had 3 chords. So I asked my Dad to tune his guitar and then I taught myself those chords and more. I have been playing guitar ever since then, but it wasn’t until I spent a semester studying abroad in Costa Rica that I took playing guitar seriously. Maybe it was because everywhere I went and everything I did inspired me, or maybe it was just the right time for me in my life, but I started writing songs and playing the guitar more seriously. Although I studied singing in college and have been singing since I could make a sound, it was this time in Costa Rica that really allowed me to express myself as an artist. So I have technically been playing guitar for 7 years, but I would say seriously for 2 years. I have been playing the piano since I was in 2nd grade although I always tried to play it before then and most of the time taught myself how to play until I learned more in college. Music is a way how I express myself. I find absolute joy in singing. Song writing is just another way to do that. I write anything that comes to mind. I try to, however, only write what I am going through or about what I have been through because then I know I am truly expressing myself. Many people and things, as well as countries have inspired me throughout the years, but most recently LIFE itself inspires me the most. I love adventure and that’s exactly what I look forward to with my music in the future. I want to sing and play and find true joy in what I do. I want to share my love of life and my love of music with other people and maybe they just might relate with something I say or sing about. But really it’s about experiencing life together and I want to share who I am and I hope that in playing music in any and all situations and anywhere that I possibly can, that I will learn more about myself and help other people learn more about themselves. I am currently living in Costa Rica until further notice. I plan on giving concerts and doing gigs anywhere people want to hear my music and I plan on finishing my first CD as soon as time, money, and everything else allows. But the idea is to play music and do what I love to do and then from there, see what happens. Here is the link to her website. Please take a look, trust me, you won´t be disappointed. This young lady defiantly has a bright future ahead of her, and with the love and joy she has for the music, the stars are definitely aligned for this singing sensation. Here are the links to her page....
www.youtube.com/jodimariemusic
My myspace link is
www.myspace.com/jodimariemusic
