Thanks for joining me in my little corner of the music world.
You've found the official page of award-winning eclectic singer/songwriter Johnny Schaefer. I've been singing my whole life and wrote my first song at the age of four. I have a BA in voice and composition from Cal State University, Fullerton. In 2022 I was honored to accept an invitation to join the Recording Academy as a Grammy® Voting member. A 2021 release fulfills a lifelong dream of singing with GRAMMY® Award-Winning singer-songwriter and American Songbook Hall of Fame New Standard Award Winner, Melissa Manchester. You can read my full bio here.
I don't try to sound like anyone else and I let each song tell me the style it wants to be, so you will hear me using a full palette of musical colors. On this site you can listen to, and purchase my music, read lyrics and stories behind the songs, watch videos, sign up for info on new releases, and comment. My singles are digital releases, only.
I'm so glad you are here. Thanks for supporting Indie Music. It means a LOT if you subscibe to my @hearjohnny YouTube channel, like and comment on videos, share, and follow me on your favorite streaming and social media platforms. Links are on this page.
“I thought the lyrics were brilliant. The production was just sensational. He's created his own Greek Chorus with the so-called backugounds. They aren't background parts, they're literally compacting several worlds into one world. It's really intriguing and wildly listenable." - Melissa Manchester regarding "You Can't Hide the Light.”
"Schaefer's wild eclecticism easily makes it among the year's most refreshingly original efforts." -Stacey Zering, No Depression, The Roots Music Authority