Annual Writing Contest

I'm performing for the awards Ceremony Annual Writing Contest in Tempe, AZ at the Changing Hands Bookstore on September 24, 2013. 
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Softly and Tenderly

Softly and Tenderly is a song recorded on the "Sweet By and By" album by Vanessa Joy. To listen to it click here or here. Or you can purchase the album here. The lyrics and music are by Will L. Thompson. The Lyrics are below.   Softly…

Cucumber Sandwiches

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Writers Unite to Fight Cancer

Excited to be teaming up with Writers Unite to Fight Cancer. I talked about it in the Beehive newspaper in December and will also be performing with them in September in Arizona.
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The Digital Universe - Courage and Strength

Courage and Strength Through Music By: Stephanie Lacy Displaying their world-renowned talents on BYU’s campus this week, Marvin A. Goldstein and Vanessa Joy teamed up to teach a class through song about how music can give…

Janice Kapp Perry

It was thrilling to sing with Janice Kapp Perry this year in her classes at BYU Education week. She is a beautiful composer who has written so many inspired pieces of music and it was an honor to be able to sing with her on one of the new songs…

Matt Townsend Show

The Daily Digital Universe

Marvin Goldstein teaches about using the power of music at Campus Education Week By: Jason Brown Musician Marvin Goldstein has been teaching at Education Week for more than 20 years and believes there’s more The Church of Jesus…

BYU Campus Education Week 2013

I'm performing in classes Tuesday through Friday this week at BYU Campus Education Week. My classes begin on Wednesday at 11:10 a.m. and I will also be singing in Marvin Goldstien's classes beginning on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and Janice…

What a Joy!

Look what I got today! A beautiful women brought me this candy with my name on it and told me how much she had enjoyed my singing in class. It really made my day! I just want to give her a public "thank you" and also let her know it is still…

Pier in Dunkirk, NY

I love NY! And I LOVE water. It calms me to see it and be near it. It relaxes me and gives me peace instantly. It is one of my favorite things in life. WATER! Is there anything you enjoy in nature that helps you to relax quickly?

Playground Drama Camp

Having a blast this week at Playground Drama Camp in NY!

Fredonia, New York Concert

Come see me in concert 7:00 pm August 14, 2013

Buffalo NY Drama Day Camp

Heading out this morning to Buffalo New York to do a workshop this week with Enrichment Through The Arts for high school students at Playground Drama Day Camp!

Vanessa Joy Christmas Album Pictures

My Christmas Album will be released on August 7, 2013

Booking a Recording Studio

HOLD UP! Booking a studio. I think there should be some very dramatic music right now... excuse me, "DUM DUM DUM DUM". Did that do it for you? How about listening to this short clip on youtube to get the dramatic effect I'm looking for... Did…

Recording Christmas Music

I recorded more music this month! There is always a great sense of excitement when I go into a recording studio. I'm always a touch nervous and full of lots of energy, wanting to get started and sing my heart out. This time it was at a…

Minnesota Lakes

Do you like to hide? This is one of my favorite places in the world to escape. I LOVE it here. I enjoy listening to the peaceful sounds of God's creations. It's so secluded in these woods, its like I'm the only person on earth. I love to visit…

Happy Independence Day

Independence Day Celebration

I'm in the Vistancia Magazine. I will be performing for the Red, White and Blue BBQ today from 5:00-8:30 pm. Should be a great event. Hope to see you there!

Vanessa Joy Singing with MC6

I had a great time singing at a fireside with MC6 the other night. It was so fun hearing their harmony parts. They are a group of a cappella singers and they sing fantastic hits of the 40's and 50's. Go see them when you're in Phoenix, and check…

How to Record an Album

I'm in the middle of making an album and this is what it looks like right now. A 3 ring binder of notes, song titles, keys and sheet music. I hope you are as excited about it as I am. Actually this album has taken me SO long. It is the longest…

Toastmasters take two

Seriously? I can't believe I won "Best Table Topic" again. What's up with that? I think they definitely have it rigged in the club to have the award go to the person who is the newbie. There is no question about it. This time we did an impromptu…

Pompeii

I cannot believe it has been a year ago from today that I got to go on a tour to Italy. Getting to sing in Pompeii was short and sweet. Well, I take that back, the drive was not short and sweet, it was a long 4 hours one way! We were not able…