Ella Jenkins
Chicago, IL USA
"You can't be discouraged…whatever you do, [make sure] it's something worthwhile. That's what you're sharing."
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Ella's work combines: Art, Music, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Sociology, General
San Francisco State University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Her uncle would play harmonica in his free time; as a child, she was captivated by the sound.
2.
Mother put in extra hours at work to buy Ella her own harmonica.
3.
She was a teenage director for the YWCA; everyone always wanted Ella to perform because she'd make up cute songs and dances.
4.
Eventually, someone mentioned that she should start seriously recording her children's songs; was introduced to a record executive.
5.
Says every professional has to acclimate themselves to criticism; people have told her her songs are "the worst," she doesn't get discouraged.
6.
Never had formal harmonica training; says she just thinks about the tune, then she plays it.
7.
Makes her feel good to be able to share her music, know she's leaving a positive impact.
8.
Says, "if there's something you like, and it's not harmful to other people, and it's helping people grow, that's a plus."
