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Production and Engineering Work

Dayna's production career began when she was just 17 years old, producing Sean Ono Lennon and her track "My Kind" for her debut record "Volume 1" (EMI). This experience kickstarted her self-proclaimed "going to school" for production and engineering, paying close attention whenever she found herself in a recording studio, immersed amongst the likes of Jim Scott, Rick Rubin, Don Was, Tom Lord Alge and Dave Kalmusky.

Dayna co-produced a record for herself, (Folkyo 2006) and her band Trent Severn, (Trent Severn 2011) and has since gone on to produce and engineer both Trent Severn's sophomore and third releases, (Trillium 2015 and Portage 2017). After these projects boost her confidence, she then helped a few local Stratford songwriters with projects, co-producing Brad Canning's "Behind Closed Doors" in 2019 and producing Hannah Thomas' debut record "Christmas Don't Be Late" in 2020.

She was nominated for producer of the year at the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards for her acclaimed Chamber folk album "Morning Light".

Dayna has produced and engineered several national television commercials and branded an entire radio station, all from her home studio in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Dayna firmly believes that production starts with a great song, so as a writer, she finds producing a natural fit.

Many Moons: A Songwriter's Memoir
  • Many Moons: A Songwriter's Memoir

Many Moons: A Songwriter's Memoir

Includes a download of Many Moons - The Soundtrack
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"Each chapter is named after one of my songs and chronicles the writing of and subsequent adventures that song led me on. It was so fun to write and I’m so excited to share this book with the world!" - Dayna

In engaging prose as smooth and colourful as her Juno-nominated melodies, Dayna Manning’s memoir provides a window into the world of her songwriting. In Many Moons, Manning depicts her close encounters with Canadian legends such as Burton Cummings, Chris Hadfield, and William Lishman, providing readers with an intimate view of a musician's life and up-close encounters with some of Canada’s greatest personalities. Manning’s charming debut memoir is a fascinating read, spanning Canada itself as well as a three-decade career in an ever-changing music business.

Books ship every Friday. Please let us know if you would like your autographed copy personalized.

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Morning Light Digital Booklet
  • Morning Light Digital Booklet

Morning Light Digital Booklet

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Stratford Tote
  • Stratford Tote
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Stratford Tote

Includes a download of You You You (Manning)
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Did you know Dayna is a talented graphic design artist too? This limited edition, Mondrian-inspired rendering of Stratford City Hall was illustrated by Dayna herself. It depicts the fabulous 1900 building which was the setting for the wonderful dance number in her 2020 tribute to Stratford video "You You You". Watch here: https://youtu.be/-tz1-JYYqKg

This durable canvas tote bag is made from 10 oz. natural canvas fabric. Bag measures 15" x 18" x 6" with 22" reinforced fabric handles with full side and bottom support gussets. Professionally printed with sharp, vivid designs that resist fading. Machine wash cold inside-out with like colors, then tumble dry low. Ships week of June 1st 2021. Price includes HST.

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Morning Light: CD
  • Morning Light: CD

Morning Light: CD

Includes a download of Morning Light
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Dayna's beautiful Stratford Ontario made Chamber/Folk album "Morning Light".
17.70 plus HST. All CDs come autographed unless requested not to be. Please include name if you would like it personalized.

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© 2019 Dayna Manning. All rights reserved. This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le  gouvernement du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada. 

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