Serious Songwriter: Jodi Valentin
Jodi Valentin
Location:
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Tell us about yourself:
Hi! I’m Jodi Valentin and I’m a Songathon Alumni! I’m a singer-songwriter who writes mostly folk/country songs, and have played piano since I was 3! I graduated from NYU Clive Davis in 2016.
Name of your most recent release:
Why are you a songwriter?
It’s how I communicate! I don’t know how I feel or what I’m feeling until I write a song. It’s my way of self expression and healing.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Hmmmm. That’s tough. I’m just proud that I’ve never given up and have developed a pretty strong resiliency.
Share the most interesting writing experience you ever had:
I wrote a track when I was alone in my college dorm. I sent it to a bumble guy and he ended up knowing Shwayze. They wanted the song and my demo vocals ended up on his record.
What makes you unique as a songwriter?
I write mostly from intuition and try to never chase a sound. I like telling truthful stories that I’ve grown from. I really always try to instill values and life lessons in my songs.
If you could write with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be and why?
Adam Levine. His melodies are so good.
How can the Serious Songwriter community help you?
I’d like to connect to more songwriters and producers in Nashville.
What can you help the Serious Songwriter community with?
I’d love to collab with other writers. I’d be super open to hosting a writing session.
Fun fact about you:
I have a retired racing greyhound named Holiday, after Billie Holiday. Jazz is my favorite music :)