John Michael Ferrari

John Michael Ferrari (born November 11, 1947, Hollywood, United States), is an American performing singer songwriter, music arranger, film director, cinematographer, still photographer, composer, writer, author, and former entertainment journalist.

John Michael Ferrari
John Michael Ferrari
Born (1947-11-11) November 11, 1947
Hollywood
OccupationSinger songwriter, arranger, entertainer, producer, photographer, journalist, Actors Reporter / Actors Entertainment
Notable credit(s)
Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter 2019 - Fame Award by Producer's Choice Honors

Early years

Ferrari was sent to the Nevada State Children's Home[1][2] at age 15 and joined the United States Army at age 18 serving in the Vietnam War.

Entertainment industry

Singer songwriter John Michael Ferrari started his entertainment careers as a singer/composer, writing musical jingles as well as performing in live concerts and, with Pepper Jay continues as a performing coach[3] whose clients included Liquid Blue (Pop Album of the Year: LA Music Awards), Nikki Nova (Top 10 International Taiwan Idol), Allison Iraheta (American Idol, Season 8, Top 4), and Gisell (Winner: Talentos Premios).

John Ferrari has been writing songs since he was a kid. Ferrari's first song of note, "Dustoff"[4] was penned while serving in the Vietnam War and is a favorite among Veterans on John's "My Early Life" album,[5] along with songs "Let's Run Away to Alaska," "Run," and "When Love Said Good-bye," all which he performs regularly as an entertainer or keynote concert speaker at resorts, clubs, charity events and causes, including those hosted by International Myeloma Foundation, The Thalians and City of Hope. John enjoys sharing and often provides opportunities to his performance students as they share John's "Teen Tunes" on stage with him.[6]

John Ferrari's previous Band, "Ferrari & Friends," performed from 1990 through 2010, with Thurston Watts, Mack Doughtery, Pat Zicara, Katie Jensen, Norman Norman, Russell Watts, Al Boyd, Kenyatta Mackey, and Allison Iraheta.

Ferrari currently performs his original songs with The John Michael Ferrari Band, Dr. John Nowins aka "Sexy Sticks" on drums, Dr. David Miller aka "The Professor" on bass, Dr. Bruce Topper aka Nomad on keys, Brad Torchin on lead guitar, and the beautiful vocalists Katie Jensen and Carol Champney.[7]

As photographer and director of photography, Ferrari worked with top models and up-and-coming filmmakers. His credits[8] include the "Minor Matters" CD for the musical group "Peoples Republic" and movie posters for "Redemption" by Agenda Pictures.

As a director, his credits include the film "Hercules in Hollywood,[9]" the TV pilot "The Road Studio," and TV episodes for the W Network in Canada.

John Michael Ferrari is Creative Producer, director, and editor, who, along with partner Pepper Jay of Pepper Jay Productions LLC founded Actors Reporter and Actors Entertainment.

Ferrari is the author of Acting with your Eyes[10]. Along with Pepper Jay, John Ferrari is the co-author of "Dynamic Song Performance, the Singer's Bible." Dynamic Song Performance, the Singer's Bible.

Recently, John Michael Ferrari released his first album of original songs, "My Early Life," produced by Pepper Jay and mastered by George Velmer and John Vestman. Pepper Jay Productions. John Michael Ferrari on iTunes

John's unpublished cross-genre, country, pop, Christian songs are plentiful.[11] John Michael Ferrari's songs are produced by Pepper Jay.[12]

Showlist
Program with host John Michael FerrariFeatured GuestOccupationEpisode (Date)
Motivational ChatKristen RoseMiss Teen USA 2010[13]2011-07-06
Motivational ChatBrett WalkowActor / Comedian2011-08-11
'ActorsE' Chat ShowLarry "Flash" JenkinsFilmmaker2011-05-30
Sidebeat MusicFancySinger2011-04-23
"Believabililty is the key to successful performance" Pepper JayEntertainment Journalist2009-06-15

References
  1. Nevada State Children's Home, Then and Now art. AroundCarson.com by Scott Schrantz Thurs. March 23, 2006
  2. State Library and Archives, Nevada Dept. of Cultural Affairs Archived March 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine; Northern Nevada Children's Home 1870–1992
  3. JohnFerrari.com
  4. Dustoff
  5. https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/john-michael-ferrari/443107196
  6. https://www.johnmichaelferrari.com/teen-tunes/
  7. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15304382-john-michael-ferrari-singer-songwriter?came_from=257
  8. ImagesByFerrari.com
  9. Hercules in Hollywood (IMDb)
  10. Acting With Your Eyes: Eye Phrasing & the Magic Pull to enable an actor to do less on-camera & remain engaging. Cover Model: Katelyn Haynes (Amazon link)
  13. Miss Teen USA
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