Today we’d like to introduce you to Json Mondesir.
Hi Json, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
The first time I remember making music was with my little sister. I must have been about six or eight years old, somewhere around there. We were just putting things together and having fun, making songs about food or something like that. I think that’s when I first caught the bug for music production and learning to play instruments and songs and singing and all that.
But I never really thought it would be my career until the end of high school, when I had to decide between going into the medical field or pursuing something that would really make me happy and passionate about work. That’s when I decided to go to school for music marketing and management.
That really helped me realize that to be successful in the music industry, there’s much more than talent required. And some of the lessons I needed to learn couldn’t come from a textbook. So I went on a journey to understand music, sales, and production. And that led me to where I am now.
I’ve built my own studio in a spare room in my parents’ house, and I work from there. My goal and ambition is to create amazing songs and build a catalog that I can be proud of and that moves people. And I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished so far, and I’m looking forward to doing more.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has definitely not been a smooth road. My mother and I both have sickle cell disease, and I think that has been the root of some of the biggest challenges I’ve had. As early as I can remember, there’s always been trips to the hospital between my mother and I, almost every year. And that’s just the beginning. Everyday challenges include chronic fatigue, pain, and susceptibility to infection.
I’m reminded every day that time is limited. It’s finite. And there’s this internal push and pull between doing the things that make me happy, spending time with family, seeing the world, enjoying entertainment and food, and putting my foot on the gas and grinding so I can achieve the very most. Because I feel like there’s this internal clock ticking that I have very little control over, and I don’t want to waste any time.
That and of course all the other human things, like trying to make money and keeping your body healthy and staying social during insane global changes like COVID.
I think also that the music industry is just not the easiest thing to navigate, especially when you’re just beginning. Finding where you fit into this massive ecosystem of creativity is always a challenge. Every artist, musician, or music professional has to face that and ask themselves how they’re going to do it.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a musical artist, producer, and audio engineer. Everything that’s involved in the process of creating music, I do. I consider myself a jack of all trades in that sense. If you put me in a room with any type of musician, I can relate to them through the goal of making something new and special that people can connect to.
I’m mostly known for my Instagram, where I make short videos and display my musical skills. I’m definitely most proud of building up that page and being able to inspire people to continue to grow musically, even in a world where there’s a lot of generative music.
I still believe that learning and understanding music, whether it’s on the more technical side or the more theoretical or just creative side, is super important. And I think something that sets me apart is that I still have a passion for learning and understanding what makes music special.
What matters most to you?
I think what matters most to me is making good music. If I were to leave this world tomorrow, I would want people to know that the music I made wasn’t just a copy of another person or something that anybody else could have made. I want my music to stand out. I want it to impact people emotionally and sonically.
And although I still, in this moment, don’t feel like I’ve reached that goal, that’s something I aspire to do. The reason why is because I know how it feels to be on the receiving end of a special song, and I see what good music does to people. It connects people and makes people feel human.
I think being able to say that I’ve had that impact on the world is something I could be proud of, and that my family and friends and supporters could be proud of as well.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayonlineee/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayonlineee
