Vernon, British Columbia
23 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter

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""May you stay forever young." -Bob Dylan"

BIOGRAPHY

Raised in the small town of Vernon, BC, Jodi Pederson is a proud Canadian singer/ song writer. Her life’s experiences and influences filter the emotion and heartfelt lyrics in her songs. Jodi’s music is inspired by artists such as Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, The Beatles, Sara McLachlan, Blue Rodeo, Queen and many more great musicians. These musicians are the roots of Jodi’s musicianship that opened doors for Jodi to craft her own unique sound and style.

Jodi Pederson was born into a family with a deep appreciation of music, her uncle Wes Pederson who taught Jodi her first scales on guitar. It is with thanks to her parent’s persistency that she has gotten to where she is today.

Pederson was recognized by Jack Lenz (Passion of the Christ, Goosebumps, etc.) of Lenz Entertainment at the age of seventeen, who later directedher first album, “Seasons”. The album is a portrait of strength and weakness of the human heart, a smooth mixture of acoustic, as well as more produced songs. Jodi Pederson has had the pleasure of working and writing with music producer Asher Lenz, singer/song writer Adam Crossley, (Josh Groban, etc.) and music engineer Michael Jack (Bono, Hilary Duff, Nelly Furtado etc.). Currently her song "Comfortable" has been put in regular rotation on 107.5 Kiss FM in Vernon, BC. Another track, "Pins and Needles" off her album, will be featured on an episode of Showcase's new television series, "Crash and Burn" in the new year.

At the age of eighteen, she was chosen by Bill Henderson and Roy Forbes of Chilowak, for a song writing workshop many competed to enrol in. Compared to Joni Mitchell for her creative song writing, Jodi Pederson sings of melodic experiences, filtered by heartfelt emotion and honesty.

LEVEL

aspiring

GENRES

Folk, Pop, Singer/Songwriter

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Lenz Entertainment, independent publishing company

Contact

Management: Jodi Pederson
Publishing: Jack Lenz (Lenz Entertainment)
Label: None
Music Supervisor: Jack Lenz
Booking: Jodi Pederson
Administrative: Jodi Pederson

INSTRUMENTS

bass / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / percussion / vocals

INFLUENCES

Bob Dylan, Missy Higgins, Keith Urban, The Beatles, Sara MagLachlan, Neil Young, Dixie Chicks, John Mayer, Norah Jones, Patsy Cline, Rascall Flatts, Lily Allen, Bob Seger, Elvis Presley. Every day experiences, love, family and friendship, wordly events, hidden beauty, heart ache.

DAY JOB

Writer/Agent/Performer

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 record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

For a living

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody

experience >

SONG PLACEMENTS

Seasons, and No Sleep featured on Showcase's new television series, "Crash and Burn". Complilation CD: Goin Back Home. Song featured on album, No Sleep. Approached personally by manager (Patrick Nicol) of 107.5 Kiss FM to write song for local Vernon paralympians. "Strong Hearts" is now being playing on regular rotation on the station.

OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITS

Vocals and harmonies: Jodi Pederson Acoustic guitars: Dan Roth and Douglas Cameron Electric guitar: Dan Roth Percussion: Davide DiRenzo Bass: Drew Birston Piano: Asher Lenz

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