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Jay Horn briefly considered becoming a Priest as a young man. He was appreciative of the moral environment he experienced being raised in a religious home. He eventually worked as a lay minister in the Catholic Church for ten years where he ran the Youth programs. However, as he grew older he became interested in other forms of spirituality. He was impressed with a Jesuit Priest, Anthony D’Mello, from India who brought an Eastern perspective to his understanding of Christianity. D’Mello's book The Song of the Bird, was a turning point for Jay.

Jay's newfound views of spirituality lead him to a metaphysical approach. He began playing inspirational music for Religious Science and Unity Church. It was at 18 that he first learned guitar and began singing for friends and at youth group meetings. "I always felt I had the music in me," explains Jay. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Jay went on to San Jose State where he studied Behavioral Science and Counseling with a minor in Religious Studies. A self-taught musician, in time Jay began writing his own songs. Creating music that inspires people to live life fully, Jay's subtle "musical ministry" brings together his beautiful tenor vocals with heart-felt original songs. A blend of Kenny Loggins, James Taylor and Rocky Mountain's John Denver, Jay combines diverse musical styles, including rock, folk, country, blue-eyed soul, and spiritual new-age, to uplift and connect to his wide-range audience.

After 3 years as musical director of the Circle of Spiritual Enlightenment, Jay founded UPLIFT Spiritual Community of San Luis Obispo. Uplift is a gathering of people interested in personal and spiritual growth. His vision of positive consciousness transformation combined with music and meditation, comes together with inter-faith, non-denominational viewpoints. "I believe that people can grow and learn in an atmosphere of positive interactive energy," explains Jay. "I encourage everyone to participate, whether in song or meditation." "There is power in upliftment. It creates broader, deeper and higher forms of thinking and feeling."

Jay's newest CD is a pop chants collection of original inspirational songs. The producer is Kenny Lee Lewis, the guitarist for the Steve Miller band. Jay's view that there are many paths to find a spiritual connection, makes his songs accessible to a wide range audience. Jay's music career is managed by J. Belsher Creative Management.

In addition to his music career, Jay is working toward his Divinity Doctorate from the Awakenings Institute, where he is studying marriage and family counseling. "I find that my education is a strong complement to my musical world," says Jay. "It helps me better understand the impact of my songs and the healing that is possible through music." As an ordained Holistic Healing Minister, Jay also provides individual and couple's counseling, officates at ceremonies and leads workshops and retreats, in addition to his dedication to his music career.

Jay muses that at every turn of the path, there are detours that can take one off the track. Jay recognizes that people can get back on the right track. His work as a part-time chaplain for Hospice teaches him that being present with people who are dying, helps them transition in a positive way. It also reminds him to have gratitude for the gift of life.