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Join Mary Alice Hatch as she speaks with Jenny Oaks baker, Grammy Nominated Billboard No. 1 performer and recording artist as she shares how her Christ-centered childhood fostered her love for Christian music and the influence her father, President Dallin H. Oaks, and her devoted mother, June Oaks, had in shaping the focus of her professional career. Jenny shares how the Lord has led her throughout her career and the miracles she has witnessed as she has trusted in the Lord.
Jenny Oaks Baker is the perfect guest for the premiere of The Book Drop Mic with Jason Wright. Join Jason and Jenny as they discuss their brand new book,
They also discuss their beloved Christmas show, . The 2023 edition of the show features live music, choirs, and dancers and will hit 20 cities between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Jenny Oaks Baker's journey from toddler to virtuoso violinist is inspiring at every level. She's played around the world, topped the Billboard charts, and millions have watched her YouTube channel.
Yes, she's worked hard at being the best, but always put family first. She's trusted her talents, but never more than she's leaned on the Lord.
America’s Violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker is a Grammy Nominated, Billboard No. 1 performer and recording artist. She received her Master of Music degree from the renowned Juilliard School in New York City and her Bachelor’s Degree in violin performance from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
She has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Strathmore Hall, the Library of Congress and as a guest soloist with The National Symphony, Jerusalem Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Utah Symphony, and the internationally acclaimed Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Over the years Jenny has collaborated with such luminaries as Gladys Knight, Kurt Bestor, Marvin Hamlisch, and the former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Jenny has released fifteen studio albums since 1998. They have sold nearly a million copies and consistently chart on Billboard. Jenny’s emotionally stirring music has also been featured on the soundtracks of many films, and her popular music videos can be viewed on her Youtube Channel. Jenny, her husband Matthew, and their four children reside in SLC, UT. Jenny and her children perform together throughout the world as Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four.
Come, Follow Me | June 26–July 2 | Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 | “He Is Risen” | Guests Patrick Mason, Chair of Mormon History & Culture at UT State University, and violinist Jenny Oaks Baker.
In this episode I talk with Grammy-nominated performing artist and violinist Jenny Oaks Baker. Jenny started on the violin at age 4 and was practicing 4 hours a day by the time she started high school. Her musicianship and technique were perfected at the Curtis School of Music and later at Julliard for a master's degree, after which she performed as 1st chair at the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington D.C. But combining motherhood and a performing career was difficult. In this episode, Jenny shares how she came to forge the career she has now, one that supports motherhood AND music. We discuss her recent collaboration with Condoleezza Rice and how she puts her YouTube music videos together. She also shares how she helped her children choose musical instruments to excel at and why performing with her children is her greatest joy. Jenny's faith is central to everything she does and it comes through in this interview. And don't miss the story behind her rare violin!
Dubbed for the magic of her artistry, Jenny Oaks Baker is a Grammy nominee and Billboard No. 1 recording artist who knows the thrill of soloing at Carnegie Hall. A devoted wife and mother of four children, Jenny has experienced highs and lows in her life and career but has always trusted God to guide her. “I knew I needed to work really hard, stay very close to the Spirit and do what is right, and everything would work out.”
Tune in as Taunalyn Rutherford interviews Jenny Oaks Baker about being a mom, concert violinist, and performing with her children.
America’s Violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker is a Grammy Nominated, Billboard No. 1 performer and recording artist. She received her Master of Music degree from the renowned Juilliard School in New York City and her bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
She has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Strathmore Hall, the Library of Congress, and as a guest soloist with The National Symphony, Jerusalem Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Utah Symphony, and the internationally acclaimed Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Over the years Jenny has collaborated with such luminaries as Gladys Knight, Kurt Bestor, Marvin Hamlisch, and the former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Jenny has released fifteen studio albums since 1998. They have sold over half a million copies and consistently chart on Billboard. Jenny’s emotionally stirring music has also been featured on the soundtracks of many films, and her popular music videos can be viewed on her Youtube Channel. Jenny, her husband Matthew, and their four children reside in SLC, Utah. (Bio courtesy of official website.)