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November 7 Declared Music Creator Day in Canada | Honouring Joni Mitchell and 100 Years of Canadian Songwriting

Blog Post · November 7, 2025

November 7 Declared Music Creator Day in Canada | Honouring Joni Mitchell and 100 Years of Canadian Songwriting

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Prairie Girl, 🐑 🌾 Musician & Writer, teaching #jonimitchell 🎤 🎶🎸 voice & guitar how-to's. Sign up to get your Free Open Tuning Guide!

An ode to #jonimitchell at Christmas time…

An ode to #jonimitchell at Christmas time…

Sing with Courage inspired by the early works of J

Sing with Courage inspired by the early works of Joni Mitchell is now available! A beautiful booklet and work book designed to help you get past Performance Anxiety. Imagine stepping into the stage feeling calm, grounded and fully connected.

Inside the Sing with Courage book…
Every section of Sing with Courage is designed to meet you where you are:

🎙️Face your fears and turn confrontation into connection
🎤Carry your fear gracefully and transform anxiety into energy
🎸Hone your craft, develop seasons of mastery, build your « set » and your calling
😀Understand the myth of the fearless performer and embrace authentic growth

📔The Beautiful Bonus 14-Day Journal:

Complementing the book, this journal is your personal companion for reflection and growth. Over two weeks, you’ll explore prompts to:

Understand and embrace your nerves

Turn anxiety into performance energy

Explore your inner performance and stage presence

Reflect on rehearsals and self-discovery

Track insights, breakthroughs, and personal milestones

Deepen connection to your craft and yourself

This journal isn’t just about exercises—it’s a guided space to notice patterns, celebrate courage, and turn each practice into meaningful progress.

📝Why This Bundle Works:

Short, focused lessons you can implement immediately

Daily exercises and prompts to build confidence step by step

Inspiration from one of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters

A combination of practical techniques and emotional guidance

Download your copy now, link in bio!

#performanceanxiety #stagefright #jonimitchell #guitargirl #guitarists #singersongwritersofinstagram #singerlife

Peek inside my musical journal with me… ✨ Chapter

Peek inside my musical journal with me… ✨ Chapter 1: Both Sides Now — Joni’s early years.
I’ve been spending time revisiting those first raw, tender performances of Joni’s… the coffeehouses, the shaky beginnings, the courage to show up before she felt “ready.” There’s something so comforting about remembering that even our heroes had trembling hands and uncertainy.
And honestly? It’s helped me look at my own performances with a lot more softness.
If you’ve ever felt that little quake in your voice or that runaway heartbeat before stepping onstage… you’re not alone. My new workbook inspired by this very journey — learning to trust your voice the way Joni learned to trust hers.
If you want to explore this with me, ✨ link to the book and journal is in my bio ✨
Let’s walk through her early years together — gently, bravely, and one song at a time.

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Sharing my studio...it has such a great almost hap

Sharing my studio...it has such a great almost haphazard vibe - it smells of vintage amps, books, woods and paint; to my left is a fireplace which is perfect for quiet morning coffee.
Miss Moo rests beside me as Joni Mitchell’s music drifts through the room. 🐶🎶
These are the moments that stitch themselves into memory—simple, sacred, full of music and beautiful inspiration. ✨

Tell me, what is your studio like? 😊

#TheLastLivingShepherdess #JoniMitchell #FolkMusicLove #StudioMoments #DogCompanion #CreativeLife #musicstudio #performanceanxiety #artstudıo

As the JUNO 2026 Awards return to Hamilton this ye

As the JUNO 2026 Awards return to Hamilton this year, many of us across #Canada feel a shared excitement. But for those who have followed Joni Mitchell’s music, teachings, and legacy, this particular season feels especially meaningful. Joni—our prairie-born poet of sound—is being honoured once again, reminding us all of the power and endurance of her artistry.

Joni’s work has always had a way of reaching beyond the radio, beyond the stage, and into the interior landscapes of the heart. Her songs are paintings, prayers, and poetic confessions. They reflect the open skies and quiet truths of the prairies, shaped by a voice both fearless and tender. The world has long celebrated her, but every new recognition feels like a chance for us to gather and honour one of our greatest living artists.

For me, the celebration is deeply personal...

I first discovered Joni’s music about 15 years ago; her “painterly” ways of playing the guitar and her beautiful voice range had me instantly hooked. I HAD to learn how to play her songs. After much study and time, I have only grown to appreciate her and her methods all the more. There are times when I am just absolutely stunned at the skill she has, especially from her early works, and I am so glad that she is being recognized worldwide.

As a Canadian woman from the prairies myself, Joni’s influence has been transformational. What began as admiration turned into a lifelong pursuit: to understand her methods, to study her tunings, to embody the spirit of her creativity—and now, to teach her music to others. It has become my life’s goal and one of the heartbeats behind The Last Living Shepherdess.

Today, I have the privilege of sharing her techniques with young women, girls, and learners of all ages, both online and in person—anyone willing to sit with a guitar and lean into the world the way Joni did. Watching students discover the magic in her alternate tunings or unravel the poetry in her phrasing is one of the greatest joys of my work.

So yes—Yay Joni! We love ya! May your music always live on. I can’t wait to see you at the JUNOs.

Here’s to the magic of Canadian music.
#juno #jonimitchell @jonimitchell

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