Musician and artist Jaclyn Dima talks about growing up in a musical family, finding her way through open mics and teaching, and returning to music with her latest single “I Won’t Dance For You.” We also get into genre hopping, perfectionism, and why she refuses to pick just one lane.
Key Takeaways:
You never really stop being a student, especially if you’re building a creative life.
Sometimes the path that works is the one you accidentally fall into, then choose to keep following.
Not every artist needs to pick one genre lane, especially when the audience connects with the person behind the work.
Details matter but at some point you have to stop tweaking and release the thing.
Joy is part of the creative process too.
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Host: Mike Zimmerlich
Produced by: Omelette Prevail
Post-Production: EarthtoMoira
Music by: Daphne Greene
Tech Specs:
Mic and Headphone Setup:
Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio)
Vocaster One (Focusrite)
MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage)
Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech)
Light Setup:
Litra Beam (Logitech)
Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee)
Squares (Twinkly)
Key Light (Elgato)
