AMZ: How old were you when you started studying music? Was the piano your first instrument?

Ginny: I have been playing and singing music ever since I can remember. I think I discovered the piano at the age of two, and it has been a hobby ever since. I began taking lessons when I was about four and continued to do so throughout high school and college. However, I wasn't very dedicated and didn't practice my classical piano a great deal. Though I did enjoy it, I enjoyed playing songs by ear and writing my own songs much more. I was in choir and band during junior high and high school, and I majored in Music Ed in college. Though I was always a student of music, my enjoyment mostly came from figuring out new things on my own.

AMZ: When did you write your first song? Is it on this album, or will it appear on another one?

Ginny: I believe I was around eight or nine when I wrote my first song. The lyrics were about taking a bath. Don't think I'll be putting it on any record, though I do play it at concerts a great deal.

AMZ: Are there any plans for you to do a duet with Michael W. Smith?

Ginny: Not that I know of. But, who knows. I did get to collaborate with him on a song that's on his latest record.

AMZ: I particularly enjoy "Symbol of a Lost Cause," What inspired you to write this song?

Ginny: This song took my co-writers and I quite a few months to complete. We kept laboring over how to express what we thought the message of Jesus' Cross was. People often think it's an ancient emblem from a boring Book--the message of it is lost with the times. We think the Cross can be considered a lost cause for different reasons, but articulating those reasons turned out to be a challenging task. We settled on mentioning all the things we can lose when we embrace the Cross--our fear of what will happen after this life is over, our fear of what other people think of us, our guilt and shame. We believe that all of our imperfections were nailed to that tree when Christ was, which gives us a newfound freedom when we accept that as truth. Also, the picture painted in the first verse is of someone who has found joy in this "symbol" and has furthered its cause by working in the midst of situations similar to the ones Jesus (the carrier of the Cross) would have been found working in.

AMZ: Are any of your songs available as accompaniment tracks for use by other church vocalists? If not, will they be available in the future?

Ginny: "Springs of Life," "If You Want Me To," and "I Am Nothing" are all available on tracks. There is sheet music for "If You Want Me To" in the A Night In Rocketown music book.

AMZ: What do you enjoy most about performing?

Ginny: That's a bit of a tough one. However, I think that simply having the opportunity to communicate to people about things that are very important to me is my favorite part.

AMZ: What scares you the most about performing?

Ginny: That I won't be any good at it. There are nights when I'm so tired I'm afraid I won't make any sense and the music will all sound bad. I'd rather do anything than bore an audience or force them to listen to bad music. I know how much I dislike going to concerts where that happens, and I certainly would rather not be guilty of doing that if I can help it.

AMZ: Are you still considering the possibility of teaching music at some point?

Ginny: I would definitely like to work full-time with students (high school or college) at some point, either as a music teacher or in some other capacity. I'd love to use my music with them, but I think it might end up being in a bit different way than what I originally planned to do.

AMZ: What is the most enjoyable part of being on tour? And what is the worst thing?

Ginny: I'm loving the tour that I'm on right now because of the people I get to travel with. They're amazingly talented and a whole lot of fun! When I'm not enjoying their music on stage, I'm having a blast with them on the bus. The toughest thing is getting no sleep and having to be perky for new sets of people each day. I'm a pretty light sleeper and find it hard to sleep on a bus. But, I suppose I can handle anything for a month.

AMZ: What do you most want people to get from your music?

Ginny: I'd like for them to enjoy it. Secondly, I hope it encourages people and offers them hope. I'm excited about the things I sing about, and I hope to convey that to those who listen. Yes, we do each have a place in this world. And yes, there is a God and He isn't sitting up in Heaven, detached from all that goes on down here.