Julie Kinscheck: Singer-Songwriter/Guitarist.
Queen of Scat!

Alternate Web sites: www.PTBtheForce.com , www.sonicbids.com/juliekinscheck , www.Berkleemusic.com , www.KIP-Audio.com

" She's got a great voice... you'll love Julie..." - Metronome Magazine

"We love her artistry! That's why we come back every week to hear her!" - Larry, a fan

DISCOGRAPHY:

2008- April 25th:  Julie Kinscheck debut solo artist CD:

Grace with Jazz on Top

2006- November 2006 CD release: Faith In Action Live.

A cappella Gospel-jazz. To listen or buy Click Here.

2006- AUGUST 19th CD RELEASE: The Force! Christian Rock aimed for teen/preteen audience- Listen or buy Click Here.
Available for Sale on www.itunes.com , www.CDFreedom.com and www.DPIbooks.org

2001 - Post 911 Compilation CD for Red Cross, "Courage My Soul" with Faith In Action a 'cappella group

2000- Community Music Center of Boston CD Compilation

1994 - Radical Love CD by the Radicals (vocal tracks)

1991- Window of Life CD by John Mc Henry (vocal tracks)
1991- Still Small Voice CD by David Coate (vocal tracks)

1991- Indian Summer- 3 song cassette (Origainal artist Cassingle released to radio)

1989- Love Is Wild- 3 song cassette (Origainal artist Cassingle released to radio)

Julie Kinscheck's original music is a unique blend of her folk roots, her Vocal Jazz improvisation and her love of New Country and a good groove! She will sing a beautiful ballad with soaring high notes and subtle syncopations, then throw a scat solo on a country rocker! She'll even sing the guitar solos on "House of the Rising Sun"!

At once socially conscious and spiritual, her lyrics bring personal stories of love and struggle like the jazzy "He Called", "Grace" or the oft requested "Always Kiss Goodnight"* and universal themes of growing up and facing ourselves as in the tender "Memory Lane", introspective "Martha, Martha" or anthem "American Memory".  

And let's not forget humor! Enjoy clever lyrics and funny stories from Julie's life that you just might relate to! Listen for "Secure In Heart", "Get in the Water" and more.

* Custom Songwriting: Julie enjoys writing custom songs for weddings. Dozens of happy couples have been inspired by a personal love song written and performed by Julie about their own love story. Contact her to learn more and order this special gift for your upcoming wedding!

She's even written many songs for specific holidays: "Are We Thankful?" for Thanksgiving, "The Greatest Gift" for Christmas, and "Our Hearts Burned Within Us" for Easter!

Teaching: Because of her extensive work teaching music to children, Go to the "Lessons & Coaching" button on this site for information of private voice or guitar lessons, both in church and the public schools, there is special attention given in many of her lyrics to the challenges faced by the next generation. Listen for "Colorgate" and "Where is the Boy".

Biography: Julie Kinscheck was born Julie Alice Gibbons, daughter of a Congregational minister, to a very musical family in the college town of Ithaca, New York. She began writing her own music and singing with her guitar publicly at churches and talent shows at age nine. At that time she was heavily influenced by the talents of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and the Beatles. At the same time she was soaking in the funky stylings of Earth, Wind and Fire, The Doobie Brothers and Chaka Kahn all played by her brothers' band.

After high school, feeling disillusioned by the lack of results she saw from her parents' form of faith- she took off on a street musician tour of Europe where she stretched her wings and did things she hopes her daughter never will.

From there, Julie went to hone her skills in composition and arranging at Oberlin Conservatory. While there she discovered vocal jazz! She loved to scat sing, learning from heroes like Bobby McFerrin, Manhattan Transfer and Ella Fitzgerald, and began integrating improvisation into her folk style. She eventually transferred to Berklee College of Music in Boston where she achieved her Bachelor of Music, cum laude on a full scholarship, and received various vocal and songwriting awards.

At Berklee she also met her future husband, and collaborator, keyboardist Ralph Kinscheck and a mutual friend who consistently invited both Ralph and Julie to his church. Neither were interested at the time in church- or becoming friends. It took six years and several miracles to bring Julie to Christ- then another miracle to bring Ralph to the same arts ministry- where they met again and fell in love!

As Julie went after making a living in music, she immersed herself for a time in the pop sounds of Bonnie Raitt, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, and Whitney Houston; later she took a ride on the country tide, covering hot country singers like Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Jamie Evans and Shania Twain. Some have compared Julie to Sheryl Crow, or Edie Brickell, but better. 

Having played in many original and cover bands over the years, she can cover most anything and knows how to please a crowd. She was even the musical director of the all woman a cappella gospel/ jazz group: Faith in Action for several years, collaborating with  Bobby McFerrin, the Boston Ballet and others. In 2006 this group released: Faith In Action Live, a fun and yet worshipful a'cappella CD.

Finally, after stints with Christian and cover bands: Rescue Squad, Centerpiece, Sound Doctrine and Main Attraction, Julie recorded a Christian Rock CD for Kids with the band PTB, produced by Ralph. This CD, The Force, came out of the love and leadership Ralph and Julie poured into the music ministry for the Preteens in the Boston Area. See http://myspace.com/ptbband to listen and learn more.

Along the way God pulled Julie through struggles with infertility, mothering twins, fears from a stalker, financial challenges, church transitions and career insecurities... all can be found in her songs.

Julie Kinscheck is a unique blend of heart and harmony, with a passionate yet relatable stage manner making her a favorite for audiences of all ages. Join this soulful songbird's dream to change the world heart by heart, starting with a song.

Repetoir For Secular Shows:

On solo shows Julie plays 1-4 45 minute sets (depending on contract) including a mix of original folk/jazz material and my favorite folk, jazz and country. Some favorites include: "Something to Talk About" and other Bonnie Raitt numbers, "Summertime" (jazzy version more standards available), "Wade in the Water", "You've Got a Friend" (JT & Carol King), "I Hope You Dance", "Moon Dance", "Crazy", "Here Comes the Sun" (and other Beatles), "This One's For the Girls" (plus more Martina McBride), "Big Yellow Taxi"(Plus more Joni Mitchell), as well as current material by KT Tunstall, Carrie Underwood and others.

 If you are hiring her for a function or party with her cover/original band, she will include a mix of favorites from the 40's- the 2000's, including tunes like: "Respect", "Get This Party Started", "Straight Up", "I Will Survive", "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", "Proud Mary", "My Funny Valentine", "Man, I Feel Like a Woman", "Wind Beneath My Wings", "Conga" etc...

PERFORMANCE RESUME:

                     JULIE ALICE KINSCHECK

PO Box 224, Bedford, MA 01730 

Cell Phone: (617) 686-7075  E-Mail: julieksings@Hotmail.com

S I N G E R – S O N G W R I T E R/ G U I T A R I S T 

E N T E R T A I N M E N T I N D U S T R Y E X P E R I E N C E

Founding Partner, Kinscheck International Productions (formerly Centerpiece Productions) 1987- present 

 Promote, book and perform in bands and vocal groups. Teach private voice and guitar lessons in home studio; Vocal coach artists in recording studio and for live performance. Coordinate arrangements between bands, agents, brides and club owners. Write, design and distribute promotional materials, press releases and proposals for funding. Produce videos; Author scripts & screenplays. Compose songs and film scores.

· Singer/guitarist: Weddings & events, clubs, nursing homes and children’s parties.

·  Lead Singer/guitarist for PTB, Original Christian Rock Band 1995-present

· Guitarist/vocalist for NE Function sensation: Main Attraction 11/01- present

· Music Director, Faith in Action, award winning a cappella gospel/ jazz 1995-2006

· Judge International Collegiate A Cappella Competition 2001

· Lead singer/ guitarist for Persuasion, Sound Doctrine, Rescue Squad and

 Centerpiece original and cover pop rock bands. 1986-2000

· Wrote Script and assistant directed mini movies: “The X Project”, “Mission Possible” & "S.P.Y. Kidz” 2000-2003

· Acted in numerous musicals and plays including: Pippin, Oklahoma, Carousel, A Chorus Line, Ground Zero and Our Town.

· Performed lead and back up vocals on radio jingles on air for Toyota, General Electric, Sargento Cheese, Hollywood Bank and more.

· Recorded vocal tracks for local artist CD’s and songwriter demos.

· Showcased on radio stations: WBOS, WERS, WBRS, WOBC, WCGY, WBOS, WNYU…

· Received press in Billboard Magazine, New England Performer, Metronome Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, The Ithaca Times, Berklee Today, The Boston Phoenix, A Cappella News, Vibrations, Women in Music and more.

· Showcased performer on numerous local TV programs.

· Extra work on major motion picture: Amazing Grace and Chuck and TV series: “Spenser: For Hire”.

· Founding director of the Boston A/M Songshop songwriter’s workshop. 1992-97

S E L E C T E D P E R F O R M A N C E S: Being Updated...

S e l e c t e d A w a r d s

· CARA Award Nomination for best religious Song and best religious CD released in
2006 for Faith In Action Live! Feb 2007

·  East Coast A cappella Sweepstakes 1999 3^rd place winners: Faith In Action

· National Academy of Songwriters “Most Promising New Songwriter” Award 1991

· Honorable Mention Nashville City and BillBoard Songwriters Competitions 1984,89,91,93

· Winner Berklee Summer Songwriter Competition 1985.

· Recipient Cleo Laine Jazz Incentive Award and Jazz Masters Scholarship to Berklee.

E D U C A T I O N & L I C E N S I N G  

· Gordon College, Teaching Kids to Sing I & II Summer 2003
· Fitchburg State, Studying Skillful Teaching, Winter 2003
· Massachusetts Provisional Certification for Music PreK-12, 2002.
· B. M., Professional Music, Berklee College of Music, Cum Laude, 1986.
· Liberal Arts training, music and social science, Oberlin College, 1982-1984.
· Rotary Exchange Ambassador to Germany, 1981-1982.

T R A I N I N G 

Private Voice Training: Mary Klimex, Mark Baxter, Marilyn Evans, Bob Stoloff, Jeannie Deva, Charlie Sorento, Oberlin College Voice Faculty. Various workshop/ seminars on vocal health and production/ working with young voices/ Opera and musical theatre applications for young singers.

Related Training: Instrumental: Studied and played guitar since age 9; Jim Kelly, Mike Femino, Chad McGlocklin, John Baily instructors. Piano/ guitar lab classes at Berklee College of Music, Theatre and dance: Acting classes, Mime study, gymnastics training, Jazz Dance classes.

References upon request