Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Welcome to this butterfly...
I love people. I love life...even when it's hard. I love God, and I trust Him. I hope somehow I get to impact you in a positive way through my music.
I am always praying and rooting for each one of you, and I remain grateful for your support.
That time I played an original song at the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, TN
If you know me, you know I love to be behind the scenes. But I challenged myself to be front and center...
July 17, 2023 was unforgettable! I sang "Dear Monster." The artist who followed me said, "It's one thing to get up here and sing about heartache - it's a whole other level to do what she just did."
I was complimented by women who approached me in the parking lot after the show and said, "Thank you." The staff told me, "Your song was amazing."
I am grateful to God for treasured memories. This night will always be one.
I am a crime survivor. I hope to amplify voices of survivors. Lyrics echo, "I wake and I am free..."
Do you write songs, poetry, or short stories? Do you create artwork for social good? Please email me.
If you are willing to share your work (must be designed to ignite positive change and/or empower -- no room for hate here),
you can get it published.
I will be publishing a book of global collective works. You will get credit.
The majority of profits will benefit
non-profit global work.
I am EXCITED to work with you!
Gallery
Just a sneak peek of pics...more coming!
We love to take pictures and show them to the world!
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR "DEAR MONSTER"
See how we are making an impact all over the world!
We are grateful for all the love!
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR "WALTZ OF THE STRONG"
The awards keep coming!
We are so thankful for all who recognize the value in this artistic work!
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR "ONWARD, ARISE WITH LOVE"
The Anthem. The Movement.
...and it just keeps going!
WATCH
ONWARD, arise with love is a message of hurt, grit, and hope. The music video depicts the struggle in the life of a young black woman and captures racially-fueled harm inflicted on her brother, with whom she shares a close relationship. The video highlights moments in her life that cause her undue pain and are the product of the color of her skin versus her talent, intelligence, grace, and strength. It is a story of resilience and overcoming. It is a story of forward movement against all odds and inspires continued work for racial equality, equity, and justice.
"ONWARD, Arise with love"
Lepidoptera®
© aRISE Broken Wing, LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
Red Apple Core Publishing, LLC
A film by DorK Productions
Sound recording:
Produced by Alan Crossland, Mark Murray, and Jennifer Gutierrez
Mixed, and mastered by Alan Crossland at Route 1, Acuff Studios
Electronics, synthesizers: Mark Murray (Borgbilly)
Piano: Jennifer Gutierrez
Strings: Megan Hughes
Bass guitar, drums: Joy Harris
WATCH
The original song "Waltz of the Strong" by Lepidoptera delivers a Powerful Message of hope and survival from grief, abuse, and anxiety and depression. Lead actors beautifully tell three distinct stories of overcoming. The viewer is left believing that rising above is possible despite things in life that cause scars.
"Waltz of the Strong"
Lepidoptera® feat. Booga Bradshaw & Gabi Marii
© aRISE Broken Wing, LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
Red Apple Core Publishing, LLC
A film by DorK Productions
"Waltz of the Strong" sound recording:
Produced by Mark Murray (Borgbilly), Jennifer Gutierrez, and Alan Crossland
Mixed and mastered by Alan Crossland at Route 1, Acuff Studios
Electronics, synthesizers: Mark Murray (Borgbilly)
WATCH
The original song "Dear Monster" by Lepidoptera is an unapologetic message to "monsters" from survivors of rape, trafficking, or molestation. The viewer is drawn into the personal stories of three victims who ultimately rise above their trauma. This authentic and raw message offers the viewer opportunity to see the inner turmoil and strength of those affected by and living with the aftermath of sexual assault.
"Dear Monster"
Lepidoptera®
© aRISE Broken Wing, LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
Red Apple Core Publishing, LLC
A film by DorK Productions
Sound recording:
Produced by Pearl Snap Studios, Nashville, TN
Vocals recorded by Alan Crossland at Route 1, Acuff Studios
WATCH
The new release by Lepidoptera®. "Footsteps" is an original composition by Jennifer Gutierrez. The song was written for a friend who lost her son in tragic, noncombat circumstances in the military. This release honors Caleb "Smitty" Smither (April 13, 2000 to January 21, 2020) and all who have lost their lives serving in the armed forces. You will meet Caleb at the end of the video.
The song is also an anthem for those who have lost loved ones amid war, negligence, apathy, or the unknown. It is also hope of joyous reunification one day. And for now...we listen. Can you hear the footsteps?
© 2023 Arise Broken Wing, LLC
Red Apple Core Publishing, LLC
A film by Romans 5 Productions
Produced by Justin Morgan at Pearl Snap Studios, Nashville, TN
Vocals recorded at Route 1, Acuff Studios by Alan Crossland
Performing artist: Jennifer Gutierrez (aka Lepidoptera®)
Songwriter (music/lyrics): Jennifer Gutierrez (aka Lepidoptera®)
Contact: info@lepidopteramusicglobal.org
FB: @LepidopteraMusicGlobal
IG: Lepidoptera_Music
Website: https://lepidopteramusicglobal.org/
We support the nonprofit efforts of The Storyteller & the World, Inc: https://www.storytellerandworld.org/. We are an artistic arm of their efforts.
Read more about PV2 Caleb "Smitty" Smither at: https://calebsmither.com/
WATCH
Meet Caleb "Smitty" Smither.
He joined the Army and was dead in less than 8 months after hitting his head while working on base as a 91-lima track line mechanic. He died alone in this room at Fort Bragg after visiting Womack Army Medical Center for symptoms characteristic of a head injury. He was given headache and nausea medications. No one checked on him for over 6 days until he was found in the 5th stage of decomposition on January 21, 2020. He left his last voicemail on January 13, 2020. He sent his last text January 15, 2020. He used his key card to his room for the last time on January 15, 2020. Army personnel said they checked on him 2 days before he was found putrefied and mummified. They did not.
The 19-year-old had written goals upon enlistment. He wrote, "To learn and continue to become a better soldier." After being awarded the Leadership and Iron Soldier Awards during 91L Construction Equipment Repair School and earning his jump wings at Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia, he never had further opportunity to do this.
Meet Heather Baker, his mother. She sought justice for Caleb and for the many service members who have suffered noncombat fatalities, and she achieved military reform to protect service members on their own territory.
"Footsteps (Caleb's Song)" was written in remembrance of Caleb, to honor of the vast number of service members who have lost lives amid noncombat tragedies, and to amplify the activism and advocacy of Heather Baker.
FOOTSTEPS (Caleb's Song)
© 2023 Arise Broken Wing, LLC
Red Apple Core Publishing, LLC
Songwriter, music and lyrics: Jennifer Gutierrez
Produced by Justin Morgan of Pearl Snap Studios, Nashville, TN
Vocals recorded at Route 1, Acuff Studios by Alan Crossland
MUSIC VIDEO
Executive Producer: Jennifer Gutierrez
A film by: a patty production (Patrick Collins)
Directed by: Patrick Collins, Jennifer Gutierrez
Produced by: Patrick Collins, Jennifer Gutierrez, Heather Baker
Edited by: Patrick Collins
THE ANTHEM
The new original song by Lepidoptera® was written by Jennifer Gutierrez (music/lyrics) and Mark Murray (music). It is a battle cry amid adversity.
Dr. Jennifer Gutierrez is a medical speech-language pathologist, specializing in palliative care (end-of-life care). She witnesses trauma and sadness. She desired to write a song to inspire her patients and anyone experiencing the heaviness of the enemy's attacks. (One of her patients chooses to listen to this song on repeat while undergoing chemotherapy.)
There are times in life when we decide if we lose faith...or embrace it tightly. Is this song aggressive? Yes! Every battle should be. The production uses a fusion of genres to deliver a reminder that Yeshua will prevail amid fear, doubt, oppression, addiction, depression, and other adversaries. Even on the darkest of days, we must remember that we do NOT fight alone!
Find peace knowing that you are stronger than you think - because of God. The enemy will come. He will not win.
"Sing...you are worthy.
Sing...of life-deserving.
Sing...of grace unfolding.
He won't win my Ghost is Holy."
(Suggested reading while reflecting on the message of this song: Psalm 60:11, Deuteronomy 31:6, Philippians 4:13, Luke 10:19, John 10:10, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:1)
© 2023 Arise Broken Wing, LLC
Red Apple Core Publishing, LLC
SOUND RECORDING:
Produced by Jennifer Gutierrez, Alan Crossland, and Mark Murray
Mixed and Mastered at Cakemix Recording Studio, Dallas, TX
Vocals recorded at Route 1, Acuff Studios by
Alan Crossland
Electronics/synthesizers: Mark Murray
Composed by:
Music - Mark Murray and Jennifer Gutierrez
Lyrics - Jennifer Gutierrez
ALBUM COVER:
Artist/photographer: Therese Barrett Fine Art Photography (see link below)
Graphic Design: Amanda Sneed
MUA: Veronica Watts
Hair and color artisan: Anna Green
THE SONG I WROTE FOR MY SORORITY THAT BECAME A MEANINGFUL PART OF RECRUITMENT
This historical piece was written by Jennifer Gutierrez (music/lyrics).
I composed this tune in 1991 for my friends and sisters in Chi Omega Fraternity, Rho Epsilon at Texas Christian University. I offer gratitude to the transcriptionist who originally put my melody to paper so the song could live on. This is the simple, raw demo I cut for ChiO sisters who asked for a copy. The simplicity is lovely. Imagine a group of best friends celebrating bid day…then graduation…then weddings…then children — victories and valleys. Never forgetting their past.
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 “𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆” 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 – 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔…𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔
𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 “𝑪𝒉𝒊 𝑶𝒎𝒆𝒈𝒂 𝑫𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝑬𝒏𝒅.”
Thank you for allowing me to share this journey. Thank you to Chi Omega for recognizing the song as a part of your history.
Sincerely,
Jen
Chi Omega is an "intergenerational women’s organization" that states its founding purposes as: "friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement and personal and career development.”
The white carnation is the official flower, while the skull and crossbones are the official symbol. The official colors are cardinal and straw. Chi Omega has two official jewels, the pearl and the diamond. The owl serves as the sorority's official mascot, symbolizing wisdom.
✍️ 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡: ℎ𝑡𝑡𝑝𝑠://𝑒𝑛.𝑤𝑖𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎.𝑜𝑟𝑔/𝑤𝑖𝑘𝑖/𝐶ℎ𝑖_𝑂𝑚𝑒𝑔𝑎
📸 credit: Daniel Mauricio of DorK Productions
MUA: Jillian Lyle
Piano: Jennifer (Hanners) Gutierrez
Vocals: Jennifer (Hanners) Gutierrez
Music and lyrics composed by: Jennifer (Hanners) Gutierrez
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at: Route 1, Acuff Studios by Alan Crossland
©1991 Arise Broken Wing, LLC
All rights reserved
Contact: info@lepidopteramusicglobal.org
*Available now on all streaming platforms*
𝙻𝚎𝚐𝚊𝚕 𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗: Simpson Trademark Law, PLLC
MORE MUSIC!
This original song by Lepidoptera® was written by Jennifer Gutierrez (music/lyrics).
I can’t wait for you to hear my new song! Written for my best friend, to celebrate her marriage…the song has become my personal anthem for light that has pierced darkness in my life.
He redeems. He forgives. He loves. He saves.
He is my Hero. And it is only through Him that I can rise from any valley.
Album cover art and photography: Therese Barrett Fine Art Photography
Graphic design: Amanda Sneed
MUA: Veronica Watts
Hair and color artisan: Anna Walker Green
Personal assistant: Kris Duyck
Produced by Justin Morgan of Pearl Snap Studios, Nashville, TN
Vocals recorded at Route 1, Acuff Studios by Alan Crossland
© 2023 Arise Broken Wing, LLC
Red Apple Core Publishing, LLC
Events
Upcoming MUSIC, SERVICE, and MEDICAL EVENTS
14
October
2022
Lubbock Limitless, Benefitting Guadalupe-Parkway Sommerville Centers
Lubbock, Texas
17
October
2022
Teach On Effective Health Care at the End of Life
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas
19
October
2022
Inventor Recognition for my Medical Patent
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
9
December
2022
JUDY:
A Garland Fragrance, Special Guest at Launch Party
Nashville, TN
24
February
2023
Present at Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Convention (TSHA)
Austin, TX
15
June
2023
NEW SONG RELEASE - "Footsteps"
All Digital Platforms
1
July
2023
NEW SONG RELEASE - "Let The Enemy Come"
All Digital Platforms
7
August
2023
WATCH FOR MY NEW SONG, "HERO!"
Nashville, TN
1
December
2023
Historical Song Release
Lubbock, Texas
25
december
2023
NEW SONG RELEASE - "Hero"
All Digital Platforms
20
June
2024
MEDICAL MANUSCRIPT
ACCEPTED as related to comparing feeding routes at the end of life
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, international Open Access medical journal
TEAM BUTTERFLY,
MUA VERONICA WATTS
Veronica Watts has refined her expertise in makeup artistry over the past several years. Watts has completed looks for high-profile events. Watts has led creative development of art as related to makeup for the internationally-recognized Lepidoptera®. Her makeup artistry enhanced the album covers for recent music releases, "Let The Enemy Come," and "Hero." Watts was also recently hand-picked to teach on minimalist makeup techniques.
Watts also enjoys contributing to the health and welfare of youth with a history of foster care, assisting with their successful transition into independent living as adults. Watts has a strong set of core values. Her kindness radiates in all she does, and she instills confidence in clients with whom she works. She is dedicated to helping each client achieve their ultimate vision.
Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
TEAM BUTTERFLY,
HAIR AND COLOR ARTISAN
ANNA GREEN
Anna Green has years of experience in color and hair artistry. In addition, Anna makes each client feel unique and special.
She listens intently, celebrates victories, and prays when her clients are suffering hardships. Anna is grace-filled and strong.
A cancer survivor, she has led her family through medical and personal challenges, and she serves as an example to others.
It is an honor to sit in Anna's chair and watch yourself transform amid her expertise and love.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
TEAM BUTTERFLY,
MY HUSBAND, FABIAN
Fabian helps people in every way. Daily, he changes lives through his health care job. He is an animal advocate, and he is an overcomer. We all have a story. Fabian has his own and to hear him transparently disclose his testimony is to experience the work of the Lord in all His magnitude. I am blessed to be able to do life with him. I am grateful for his support of my dreams.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.