Janice Starodub, "Never say Never." Most people who have all the responsibilities of raising three children, while managing a debilitating illness, would consider their plate to be full. But not Janice Starodub. She is just getting warmed up. Now adding the serious study of the art and craft of songwriting, Nashville style, AND assisting members of a young Canadian country rock band as well as other young local artists and aspiring writers, this girl doesn't shy from challenges. Raised in Canada, on a steady diet of rock, pop, soul, music, She loved those 'Tough women attitudes, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Heart. She had an affinity to those 'Babes with the low raspy voices.' To this day, her own voice reflects her influences. Janice studied piano for several years with the Royal Conservatory of Music, but it wasn't until after tragedy struck in the form of neurological disease that she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter. At one point, because of this rare undiagnosed disease, she could barely move. After searching throughout Canada from specialist to specialist, as a last resort, she turned to the world famous Mayo Clinic in America. She finally got a handle on her illness and started fighting back, just like everything she has done. Through the drama of that difficulty, Janice learned the importance of 'not putting off until tomorrow what can be done today'. With the support of her husband and three kids, she decided to take her songwriting more seriously and started taking online classes through Nashville Songwriter's Association International. Through NSAI, she found her way into contact with Marc-Alan Barnette - internationally known, teacher, producer, writer, and professional mentor of writers and artists. Janice, with the help of Barnette, is taking her songwriting to a new level and is learning more and more about the music industry. She has written with several Nashville writers and artists and is currently in the process of having those songs recorded in the studio. She is also using her Nashville experience to assist a local young country rock band pursue their dreams. So while it is a daunting challenge for anyone to take on the music industry at any age, this girl has faced tougher challenges, and is on a pretty good roll. Several songs, co-writers, and Nashville contacts prove that she is on the right track. AND that is just the beginning. Time will tell, but if talent, common sense, determination, and perseverance have anything to do with it, she is in very good shape. She will never be one that say's "If I had only." She has!!