Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Francesco Valente. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Francesco, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Are you able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen?
Yes, I managed to make a living doing creative work. There were many steps involved, and it wasn’t a straightforward path, but an ambition that started when I was a child. First and foremost, I began imagining, as a child, what my adult life could be like, and from there, I set out on my journey. I navigated through a sea of ideas until I brought everything to life in adulthood. Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of being a rock drummer. By the time I was in high school, I was already very skilled and writing songs—that was my world. During my university years, I dropped out of school and started touring with already-established professionals. As an adult, I had gained a lot of experience in this field, and to clear my mind, I enrolled in university again, studying a different type of music and multimedia arts. This process gave me a new perspective on my creative work and opened the door for me to take on new projects, composing music that spans different genres, and entering the teaching field. With a different kind of awareness and confidence.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I entered the industry I work in by following the various connections between people, maintaining collaborative relationships on a level of shared creativity and collective inspiration. One thing leads to another. Step by step. My work as a musician and creating music is about providing an enjoyable experience for my audience; I like to make them think, and that’s fulfilling for both me and my listeners. As a teacher, my goal is to guide and offer training that starts from the person in front of me. My work in creating multimedia content begins with something abstract, and through hands-on work or formulas, I try to give form to what was initially just an idea. What I’m most proud of in my work is being able to make people dream, offer hope, and remove at least a little of the grayness from their lives.
Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
Yes, definitely. In my journey, I’ve almost always prioritized experience over formal training, but it should probably be the other way around. This approach might lead to fewer mistakes, fewer attempts to succeed in a project, and much less time lost in the process. However, I believe that the method I’ve always used has taken me down paths that, with a formal training based on specific rules, would have been unexpected. From formal mistakes, things can emerge that go beyond the initial expectations.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
The goal that drives my creative journey depends a bit on the result I need to achieve. If it’s a commissioned work with a specific outcome in mind, I aim to deliver it 100%. But if I’m the one deciding the result, I like to create a kind of adrenaline-filled atmosphere with an element of unpredictability. I enjoy plot twists.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.franzvalente.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frank_valentez/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.valentez/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-valente-50b93b27/
- Twitter: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Ffranzvalentez
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC142Q4j_bgL-DTp3SlN6qJA?view_as=subscriber
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/snaredrumexorcism
Image Credits
1- Mauro Lovisetto
2- Jolta Gurra
3- Erin McKinney
5-Annapaola Martin
6- Buñuel By Annapaola Martin
7- Il Teatro Degli Orrori By Mauro Lovisetto