We were lucky to catch up with Jenny Mcnabb recently and have shared our conversation below.
Jenny, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?
I’ve found that it takes far more energy to be pessimistic and cynical than it does to be happy and take life as it comes- I suppose I’m lucky in that way. It’s easy to backslide into a pit of despair and hopelessness, and it definitely does happen- but once I catch a wave of inspiration again, everything bad fades into the background and I’m free once again to create anything I choose.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m a singer/songwriter born and raised in Los Angeles, California- I’m a rare unicorn in a city of transplants. I am a pop/alternative rock artist who combines styles such as R&B, Theatre, and Jazz into my music. I’m a power vocalist and keyboardist- I love to make a statement whenever I perform.
Some of my biggest influences are Panic! At The Disco, St. Vincent, Kelly Clarkson, Heart’s Ann Wilson, and Lady Gaga.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Self confidence, eagerness to learn, and willingness to collaborate.
If you don’t believe in yourself and feel good about what you’re creating, how are you going to accomplish anything? How is anybody else going to feel good about your art? And the reverse sentiment is true as well- In the words of RuPaul, “if you can’t love yourself, how in the HELL you gonna love anybody else??”
You are constantly learning. You will never have life figured out 100%, and that’s how it should be. Anybody who claims they have nothing left to learn about their craft is lying. Always be open to incorporating new styles into your art. It’s important to study and dissect songs to figure out what makes them fantastic, and incorporate those qualities into what you do.
Lastly, music is a team effort. You cannot do it in a vacuum, as tempting as it may be. I learned this recently, being the control freak I am. It’s so much easier to get people you trust helping you out. If you don’t trust anybody, learn to. You’ll thank yourself later.
Do you think it’s better to go all in on our strengths or to try to be more well-rounded by investing effort on improving areas you aren’t as strong in?
The answer is yes. To both. Be as well rounded in a handful of areas so you’re at least a little familiar of how other processes work, but also know and acknowledge your limitations. You don’t have to build the world overnight. You don’t have to learn a brand new skill that somebody else has been developing for a lifetime. Take shortcuts, there’s nothing wrong with that. But be the best you can be at what you are good at. That, I believe, is the best way to work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Jennymcnabbmusic.com
- Instagram: Jennymcnabbmusic
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jennymcnabbmusic?si=lvhD8HdJZY5DL5o9
Image Credits
Ashley Rodriguez
Jessie Cortez
Kevin Shapiro
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