The School of Music and Lyrics is proud to present Jasmine Johnson, a new young multi-talented artist, just at the start of a promising career. Jasmine Johnson is an American Singer/Songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. She started to write poetry and short stories as a young girl. Naturally introverted, writing was a means of self-expression for her. It wasn't until she was about 12 years old that she realized her desire to sing and at age 15, she began to add melodies to her journal entries. This was around the same time she dusted off her sister's old Yamaha keyboard and began putting accompaniment to her lyrics. In her singing and songwriting Jasmine was influenced by pop artists like Cher, Avril Lavigne, Shakira, the band No Doubt, and Taylor Swift. Artists with characteristic voices, who all write their own songs. As a young girl she also admired the famous singer and actress Barbera Streisand. Jasmine: "Something I remember being so inspiring about Barbera was that she made a stand about keeping her quirky nose because it made her unique as a person and as a singer/actress. That was something I could admire as a young girl because I grew up with a quirky characteristic on my face as well, my gapped front teeth." Next to well-known artists, also unknown indie singer/songwriters were of great inspiration to Jasmine. For example, when she went to an arts charter school in Phoenix, she met Courtney Marie Andrews, a local singer/songwriter. Jasmine: "Her sweet but broken voice, acoustic style and lyrical authenticity have inspired me so much over the years. She's someone I know who is doing what she loves for a living." Now in her early twenties, Jasmine has a wide range of songs, mainly Pop, with touches of Folk, A Cappella sounds, Jazz-Blues, Soul, and a bit of Indie. Her adaptability with vocal sound has benefited her greatly as a performer for various projects she's been a part of and she always takes on new challenges lyrically and style-wise. She joined forces with the School of Music and Lyrics in 2015, which resulted in several music productions, combining her unique sound and style with jazzy pop songs and videoclips directed by Jasmine herself. You will hear more from this multi-talented artist in the coming years! LYRICS: Looking for some peace and quiet After a hectic day I don’t feel a lot like talking It’s enough to hear the music play I am drawing some circles In the warmth of the wood Suddenly my eyes meet yours Oh, what would happen if I could? If I could? Chorus 2x You’re so closeby But it seems so far You’re sitting there At the other end of the bar You smile at me; I look away But I can’t help to think What would you say If I offered you a drink You seem to think it’s time to leave You’re heading for the door I find myself turning ‘round to see You smile at me once more Chorus 2x You’re so closeby But it seems so far You’re sitting there At the other end of the bar Bridge Oh, what is it about this place? It seemed to be an average day But now I end up staring at Some handsome stranger’s face Chorus 2x You’re so closeby But it seems so far You’re sitting there At the other end of the bar End of the Bar... So closeby...