Mark Stooksbury
I'm a singer / songwriter focusing on soft Christian Jazz as well as light blues. I am a lyricist as well as composer. Sometimes the lyrics come first; sometimes I hear a melody and the lyrics follow.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I'v always been interested in music and Entertainment, but wasn't able to pursue my passion until later in life. But, I went back to school; got my certificate in Commercial Entertainment with an emphasis in music and am currently writing and performing many of my original works.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I have performed in community theater productions; Church performances and at other live events.
Your musical influences
Much of my performance style was influenced by Johnny Mathis; Diane Krall, and Boz Skaggs.
What equipment do you use?
I create my own music arrangements with a software program called "Band In A Box". I know it sounds cheesy, but it is a remarkable composing tool. Then I drop the arrangements into logic pro X to fine tune and put the finishing touches on my arrangements.
Anything else?
I enjoy getting constructive feedback from other artist, because I'm always looking to raise the bar on my performances.
