...After knowing each other for many years, working together on couple of projects,
We decided it would be fun to collaborate on our songwriting.
( I Cor. 10:31 )
Rena - Singing and songwriting, starting at around age 16, Rena began performing in various, interesting venues such as weddings, churches, conferences, singing groups, & special events. Always enjoying entertainment for children , as a teenager, she was in a performing skits, puppetry, & music and had the opportunity to co-write an episode of a children's library show for King world. She performed several years in "Creation Studios" theatre company, under the direction of Logan White ( performing locally in L.A/Orange County at many venues, including many episodes of the KPTL children's television show on TBN.) For several years, she studied commercial voice with Broadway performer Terry Howell, & has coached young singers in preparation for tours and competitions, and has been on several choir tours herself. Rena has a fondness for writing and singing Christmas music , and sang many years in "The Living Christmas Tree" productions every December in Downey, Ca. & enjoyed a holiday season with the Disney Dickens Carolers. Rena has her degree in Liberal Studies with minors in Social Science & Music.. She has enjoyed work in Education and Marketing, & has a passion for singing and songwriting, the arts, and for children's causes. She volunteers year-round with Operation Christmas Child. Rena is registered with BMI.
Jim - With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Jim has established himself as a multi-faceted talent: Musician, Music Director, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Voice-over Artist, & Print model. Performing & honing his skills early-on as a Pianist & Singer, he then continued his career in Musical Theatre, (with the touring company of “Annie Get Your Gun” featuring Debbie Reynolds, as well as several years of Summer Stock Theatre in California, etc…), and various commercial performance avenues (see voice-over demo link below). Jim toured many years as both a performer and as a Music director for such notables as Vikki Carr, Debbie Reynolds, Juliet Prowse, Etc. … Most recently, he has acted in several Independent films and performed as a member of the well-known recording group, “The Four Preps”. As a choral music director, Jim directed youth choir tours, as well as "The Living Christmas Tree" productions in Downey, CA. He has worked in education and has degrees in both Music & Education Administration.
Jim has worked with a long list of industry professionals and has been an active member of SAG-AFTRA, Equity, & L.A. Local 47 Musicians Union. Jim is registered with BMI.