North East, Pennsylvania
49 Years Old
Songwriter, Singer-Songwriter, Vocalist

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"Cahnge the way you look at things and the things you look at change"

BIOGRAPHY

Born Ted W Jones, 1960 in Jamestown, NY...been around the block a time or two since then. Many influences along the way...some stick close while others don't.

Band scene...been there done that...some good some bad.

I consider myself a non-performing songwriter. I no longer play out on any regular basis. Written many songs through the years and recorded them in some form or fashion but never on a professional level.

I never considered attempting to sell my songs until recently. It would be such a rush to have another person perform and/or record one of my songs. Of course it would be an even bigger rush to have one of my songs hit the charts.

I would like to connect to other songwriters that would give an honest critique of my songs. I would also like to connect to industry pro’s that would be willing to listen to my songs.

I find it hard to pin point a specific genre that is fitting. Some of my songs sound Country while others fit Rock. Some songs fit the Blues genre while others may fit Pop. I guess it all depends on the song and/or the inspiration while writing the song.

You can check my website out at www.tedwjones.com

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Blues, Alternative Country, Rock

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Ted W Jones, I own my own publishing

Contact

Publishing: management@tedwjones.com
Administrative: Ted W Jones

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

bass / drums / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / harmonica / percussion / piano / tambourine / vocals

INFLUENCES

Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, J.J. Cale,... to name a few!

DAY JOB

Security

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:

It's my second job

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

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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