Longmont, Colorado
56 Years Old
Songwriter

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BIOGRAPHY

I've composed music and written songs for most of my life. I started a full-time focus in music and songwriting 3 years ago, and have 2 publishing deals. My first CD was released in September of 2008, an instrumental project titled, "Portraits in Piano". For more info and a free download, go to www.portraitsinpiano.com.

LEVEL

professional

GENRES

Instrumental, Pop, Country

PUBLISHING COMPANY

House 'n Harmony, I own my own publishing

Contact

Management: jfranklinwise@hotmail.com
Administrative: Jack Wise

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

piano

INFLUENCES

Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Boston, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Scott Joplin, George Frederick Handel, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley. I have a wide range of music interests.

DAY JOB

Composer/songwriter

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

For a living

I Also Write:
by myself
for myself

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

experience >

SONG PLACEMENTS

"A Place Called Sleepy Town" from "Portraits in Piano" CD

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

"Less is More" placed 5th in the Goodnight Kiss songwriting contest (2008). "When God Gave Me You" nominated for "Best of SongU" at SongU.com (2008) "If You Let Me" won runner up honors in the Song of the Month contest (2007). To listen to these songs go to www.myspace.com/jfranklinwise.

OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITS

Great review for "Portraits in Piano". Cut & Paste into your browser: http://www.chieftain.com/articles/2008/11/21/life/local/doc49263ff70ccf2441809250.txt

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