We were lucky to catch up with Joesf Glaude recently and have shared our conversation below.
Joesf, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.
When I heard The Beatles, I knew I wanted to be a musician. I can describe the entire moment still even though I was only 7 yrs. old. Originally, I wanted to be a drummer, but my mother got me a harmonica. When I saw Elvis, I knew I wanted to be a guitar player. That Easter my grandfather gave me his Tenor Banjo. It was a start.
Joesf, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
The only time I didn’t think I wanted to be a musician was when I thought I wanted to be a Catholic Priest. But, even when studying music was always a part of my life. I changed my major from Philosophy and Religion to Music w/a focus on guitar performance and composition.
My first band was a Punk Rock Band but while in college I developed a real passion for guitar and began playing w/an Orchestra and joined a Jazz band. Jazz/Blues Fusion has been my main focus and the majority of the music I have written has been Jazz but I have also composed and released a few Classical albums and a New Age guitar album as well.
The challenge of doing something that’s not mainstream creates its own roadblocks. It means finding revenue means that may be connected to your art. I have been fortunate in that I have been able to teach and do music clinics on arranging music for guitar, composition and even beginning guitar and improvisation.
Music has also helped me in doing charitable work. I sponsor an annual event called The BUS Concert where we collect blankets, underwear and socks for the homeless.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
So many great questions, but what drives me is that desire to connect with people. Everyone interprets a song differently based on their life experience. Music brings people together. I also want to create something that is still here and touching people after I’m gone.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
One of the most rewarding things is performing live and seeing people groove on what you’re doing. Talking to people afterward and hearing how they experienced what I was doing.
Contact Info:
- Website: joesfglaude.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joesf.glaude/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoesfGlaudeMusic/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/joesf
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AqqqYD6B3NiizLSshpy6M https://www.pandora.com/artist/joesf-glaude/ARVr9lKh25VmZkX https://joesfglaude.bandcamp.com/
Image Credits
All photography by Ken Ames