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Many
elements have fused to propel J.P. to the pinnacle
of prominence, which she has now attained.
Beyond all else, she credits the spiritual
environment of her youth and adulthood as the
propelling force in her life. J. P. is a
Memphian by birth but she claims the world as her
vineyard.
Growing
up in Memphis, attending its public schools, J.
P.'s thirst for knowledge beyond high school was
sated by attending the University of Memphis where
she earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees,
with concentration in Psychology. While
"wearing one hat on top of the other" as
wife, performer, student, entrepreneur, and
counselor, J. P. never neglected her primary role
as mother to her three children who have now
reached adulthood. Very
early in life J. P. committed her life to Christ,
which placed her on a journey akin to that of
Mother Teresa (one of her idols). She has
used her God-bestowed gifts as a musician in
coordinating and conducting gospel music workshops
and lectures throughout the United States, as well
as international venues. J.
P. firmly believes that God uses people who are
willing to not only listen to the "still,
small voice", but to follow its lead.
On her mission, she has used her resources to lift
the down-and-out, to inspire those with low
esteem, cheer the depressed, lonely and sad, and
bring hope to the downcast. This
action-oriented servant, however has been most
successful in using the instrument of her voice to
bring together a fragmented world in perfect
harmony as God wills. A
woman of virtue and high moral principles, J. P.
considers her music ministry as God's fulfillment
of a broader mission to increase her effectiveness
in His vineyard. With no reservation, she
shares her gifts with other aspiring vocalists via
coaching and teaching vocal breathing techniques
and control, as well as personal expression.
As an adjunct, she also teaches music
appreciation, easy-listening jazz standards and
pop songs. Among
the varied activities in the sphere of music, J.
P. has conducted Gospel workshops at LeMoyne-Owen
College, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Philadelphia
Baptist Church, Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C., Hamilton
High School Glee Club, Nashville Tennessee
Performing Arts Group, Harlem Jazz Organization of
New York, New York Teen Gospel Workshop, Trinity
Lutheran Church in Wisconsin, St. Patrick Catholic
Church, University of Memphis Gospel Group, and
Tennessee State Jazz & Gospel Choir of
Nashville.
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