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Johnny Schaefer

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When It's Your Kid Music and Lyrics by Johnny Schaefer Produced and Arranged by Geoffrey Levin

Executive and Associate Producer, Johnny Schaefer Lead Vocal by Johnny Schaefer Supporting Vocals by Susan Holder and Johnny Read more

When It's Your Kid Music and Lyrics by Johnny Schaefer Produced and Arranged by Geoffrey Levin

Executive and Associate Producer, Johnny Schaefer Lead Vocal by Johnny Schaefer Supporting Vocals by Susan Holder and Johnny Schaefer Supporting Vocals Arranged by Geoffrey Levin and Johnny Schaefer Cello by Paula Hochhalter Lewis

Guitars by Geoffrey Levin Mixed by Geoffrey Levin Mastered by Stephan Oberhoff

Special thanks to Open and Affirming Faith Community Trinity Lutheran Church, Pasadena, CA for allowing us to film in their sanctuary, and for their inclusiveness every day.

Special thanks to The Trevor Project

© Copyright 2024 Johnny Schaefer, Auditory Verve Music, ASCAP All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Johnny Schaefer's "When It's Your Kid" deals with the topics of teen suicide due to homophobia and school shottings as examples of the frustration younger generations feel about the world we are leaving them Discretion is advised. Purchase here. Video Produced by Johnny Schaefer Directed by Daniel Henry-Smith and Paco Silva Videography, Editing and Post-production by Paco Silva and Daniel Henry-Smith, Siren Arts Productions

On-screen guitarist: Lukas Romero Cellist, Paula Hochhalter Lewis Parents played by Chris and Susan Holder Filmed at Curated Studios, Los Angeles, CA

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When It's Your Kid

An honest look across generations at the problems facing our world

“I’m 62. I see the TikTok and Instagram reels by younger people and their frustration takes me back to my days as a closeted teen in a conservative rural town. I’m embarrassed by the world we’re handing off to them. I wrote “When It’s Your Kid” to make an appeal to older generations to empathize with these kids and to do better by them while we still can.” -Johnny Schaefer

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“What moving music from @hearjohnny and @TrevorProject! If you can, take a moment out of your day to give this powerful song a listen.” - George Takei

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"When It's Your Kid" is an official Selection

Streaming all thru October on Apple TV, ROKU, Amazon Fire TV and many more. $20 buys you a month of entertainment and helps Uganda's Coloured Media Foundation

@hearjohnny September is Suicide Prevention Month. I'm joining others in walking 26 Miles to Save Lives for The Trevor Project which provides free crisis counseling to LGBTQ+ youth anywhere in the US by calling 1-866-488-7386 or texting START to 678-678. I hope you'll consider donating even $5 to my campaign, or start your own. #thetrevorproject #26milestosavelives #elysianpark #suicidepreventionmonth #whenitsyourkid #hearjohnny #johnnyschaefer #lgbtqsingersongwriter @TrevorProject #mentalhealth ♬ When It's Your Kid - Johnny Schaefer

Johnny walked 54 miles to ensure that The Trevor Project is there when kids need someone to talk to

Our "When It's Your Kid" music video is the "Best LGBTQ Film" Winner in the Rome International Movie Awards

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