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I just love making things, whether it’s art, music, or something totally random. I’m always creating in some way. ”
Spotlight on Business: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Taylor Jensen: I’m from Inverness, Cape Breton, so here in Nova Scotia. I grew up just a five-minute walk from the beach. I spent most of my childhood at Inverness Raceway. My family has deep roots in the Harness Racing community, which was a big aspect of my life growing up and shaped me into who I am. My days were filled with fiddle lessons, playing with my cousins, picking blueberries, catching frogs, and making mud pies – all that good stuff. I’ve always had a wild, vivid imagination and loved to make up stories. I was always singing and dancing for anyone who would listen. Spotlight on Business: What do you like to do when you’re not performing or writing music? Taylor Jensen: I love painting; while in
university, my minor was actually in studio art for a while before I decided to step away for personal reasons. I’ve always just needed a creative outlet, whether that’s scrolling on Pinterest for inspo, creating different visual identities and looks, or even using my hair as an artistic expression. Creating merch, designing single artwork, and content for releases is also something I enjoy. Seeing everything from my imagination slowly come to life. I also enjoy going to the gym–I was a personal trainer for a couple of years, so fitness has always been part of my life. Honestly, I just love making things, whether it’s art, music, or something totally random. I’m always creating in some way. Spotlight on Business: What got you into the music industry? Taylor Jensen: Honestly, I don’t really even know how to explain it. I kind of just fell into it somehow. Opportunities to perform came
my way, and I took them, but at the same time, I think deep down I always knew that’s what I wanted to do. I never had a plan B. When I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a singer one day. I was not always confident in myself, and I still second-guess myself today, but at some point, I figured, if this is what I love most, why not just go for it? I didn’t know if I had what it takes to be a musician, but you’ll really never know if you don’t even try, right? Spotlight on Business: You were juggling both university and trying to find your way into music – when did you decide to make music your career? Did you have a moment where you thought, I’m jumping in the deep end? Taylor Jensen: I did have that moment. It was in January of 2022 when COVID was starting to come to a close. I had gone to Costa Rica for three months and had only brought a backpack, ukulele, and that’s when I realized what universal language music was. Everyone spoke Spanish, but when we sang and danced, music was
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