Catching dreams, taking action
A couple of years ago, I photographed these dream catchers while on tour with a theatre production on the Sunshine Coast. They reminded me that it’s not enough to simply…
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A song about courage in times of uncertainty
Yesterday was Make Music Day and rather than play someone else’s song, I thought I’d revisit some old music of mine and rearrange it. I chose a song from my…
Home in the time of Coronavirus
White walls. White tiles. A white ceiling. Surrounding me is a whole lot of white, and not much else going on. Being enveloped in this house for too long didn’t…
Abandoned playgrounds
There is something both solemn and eerie about an abandoned playground that captures me. As countries around the world practise social distancing and enforce lockdown and travel restrictions, many venues…
Happy Piano Day: the Solitude Sessions
On the 88th day of every year, Piano Day takes place. I felt it was a fitting time to launch my Solitude Sessions on the blog. Considering world events and…
Booked and blessed – (part two) – Adelaide Fringe 2020
Further to my Booked and Blessed blog entry on 25 October 2019, here are more exciting 2020 announcements. I will be performing in the Adelaide Fringe this year and, in…
Why I’m not making a list of resolutions for 2020
It’s been three years since I started the blog on jennifertrijo.com and a lot has changed in both my personal and professional life. I’m loving living my life on my…
Summer of song in the studio
At the start of December I like to celebrate the year that was with food, wine, and song. On Sunday 1 December, a select group of clients from my studio…
My birthday wish is to pay-it-forward
Tomorrow, I’m another year older. As I reflect on my past birthday blogs, I’m grateful that I listened to the voice in my head that told me to pursue a…
Something to sing about
There is plenty to celebrate here at The Serenade Files’ HQ. This year, I’ve published four independent issues of my digital magazine and in doing so, I’ve had the pleasure…
Booked and blessed
As we near the end of October, and I celebrate the final three shows of Mamma Mia!, I’m filled with excitement and gratitude for the offers that have come in…
The name of the game
The orchestra is tuned and in place, the house announcement goes live, Stage Manager (SM) gives the thumbs up, and now it’s over to me. Communication is everything in theatre…
Spring cleaning for the creative mind
It’s an all too common scenario for the freelancer to find oneself overwhelmed with concurrent projects and trying to prioritise jobs and create timelines to meet specific deadlines. It’s easy…
Mamma Mia! Here we go again Adelaide
Set on a sunny Greek island, Catherine Johnson’s tale about a daughter, mother, and three possible fathers is the whimsical backdrop to a playlist of ABBA hits. It has been…
DISENCHANTED! part three
Here is a throwback to the Australian Premiere of the musical Disenchanted!, which opened exactly a year ago. I had the privilege of touring with the cast last year in…
It takes a village…
The popular proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” rings true when it comes to putting on a production. There are many people involved in creating a performance…
Chill out with our digital magazine
I’m so excited to announce that the second issue of our quarterly digital magazine is now available to view online. Our inaugural issue is still live so you can enjoy…
Angelic Music in the studio
One of the things I enjoy most as a musician is collaborating on projects with fellow artists. Loretta of Angelic Music is one such artist, who happens to be our…
Autumn leaves and new life
Easter is a time to celebrate new life. From Christ’s resurrection to the symbolic egg, from which new life emerges, it offers a chance to reflect on what truly matters…
Closet Bestie accentuates the positive
Closet Bestie is all about the average woman. I find that the word ‘average’ gets a pretty bad wrap. The truth is we are the majority and yet we are…
Wonderwalls Port Adelaide 2019
Port Adelaide’s city centre became the go-to destination for Australian and international street artists between 29 – 31 March 2019. Co-presented by Wonderwalls Port Adelaide and The Big Picture Fest,…
March madness: rehearsals, reviews, and reflections
Opening night is officially over and the Fringe Festival has kicked off. I started my morning in rehearsals with a great group of musicians. It was a fabulous way to…
In retrospect
There is a refreshing clarity that comes with hindsight. Even the most gruelling task feels lighter once you reach its end. I have had countless new experiences in 2018, many…
Thank Goodness: Wicked 2018
I first watched Wicked over a decade ago and the songs and story have long stayed with me; such is the talent of Stephen Schwartz. His expertise in lyricism and…
Shedding my old skin
Last year on my birthday I published 360 degrees: another birthday wish on The Serenade Files and today I read the article again. I’m glad that I documented what my…
Solitude: at the composer’s desk
It has been a year of many creative risks and I recently reflected on my sabbatical in an article titled “I’ve taken a year off from teaching – and it’s…
DISENCHANTED! – part two
While on my brief Disenchanted hiatus, and as our creative team prepare for the Melbourne season, it is timely to reflect on the Noosa performances just passed. Friendship One of…
Noosa National Park – photo feature
I spent three hours of my life in sublime surrounds as my feet led me through the scrub and rocky paths of the Noosa National Park. Picturesque coves and endless…
DISENCHANTED! – part one
It has been a fast-paced couple of rehearsal weeks but I am pleased to say that our company has blocked the entire show! It is a good place to be…
Eumundi Markets and Hastings Street – photo feature
It’s easy to see why the Sunshine Coast is a tourist magnet. Following a busy week filled with memorising songs, script, and choreography, I acquainted myself with a couple of…