Best described as eclectic, my style is a soothing mix mirroring my personality: mostly mellow with the occasional outburst. Although I have a background in classical piano I have always loved to create and improvise.  Since early childhood I have been trying to duplicate on the piano what I hear in my head.  Now I see how formal studies and improvisation fit together perfectly. I hope to always keep growing and learning, reflecting the beauty of Christ in all my endeavors. Thank you for your kind listening.

Passionate Musician & Sound Explorer Clarinetist (classic & jazz), guitarist, and home producer—my musical journey is all about creation, improvisation, and connecting with fellow artists. From jazz manouche to electronic experiments, I embrace all forms of music and love blending genres.
🎤 On Stage & In the Studio
•	2025: Concerts with the band Catimini (https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1416649306133283&set=pcb.1416649352799945)
Concerts with the TDB of Veneux les Sablons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoF7mwm60t0)
•	2024: Featured on UK’s SoulRootsRadio ( after 1 :14 @ https://www.mixcloud.com/SoulRootsRadio/dj-murzi-the-murzi-show-64/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOqA_5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4rznifwfxQVuqJtHt1DnYnFQxAqt2b7rZ0cj3ux89HfVZkklGSzSFGaGi9s_aem_5NIKjvG7RqcEdEzvAeN9cQ) 
•	2023 : Performing as clarinetist for OPPF (Orchestre Philharmonique du Pays de Fontainebleau) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9AxNVZJVqQ
•	2022: Proudly inducted as an Official Lunatic71 after collaborating on Skyline with Cosmic-Ratzzz  on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/cosmic-ratzzz/lunatics71-skyline-cosmic-ratzzz-ddjohn)
•	Collaborations on SoundCloud since 2013: From jams to finished tracks, like my tribute to Georges Brassens (https://soundcloud.com/search?q=Ddjohn%20%E2%80%93%20Les-copains-dabord-george-brassens-with-le-hot-club-de-soundcloud-quebec-usa-fra) or Mountain Songs (clarinet on Take Cripple Club https://soundcloud.com/mountain-songs/take-cripple-club-collab-with-ddjohn-download) or in reggae mode  (https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/album/2XfVKVx3ZE1qUBwoUojmfW?flow_ctx=a0564696-da34-4b8f-88e4-d25761e2a0f5%3A1765666094)
🎛️ Producing at Home I craft my music using Cubase, mixing acoustic instruments with electronic textures. 
🌍 A Musical Community SoundCloud is my playground for sharing, discovering, and connecting. Thank you for listening, your kind words, and your support—it means the world to me.
🔗 Influences & Projects:
•	Inspired by the Beatles, Supertramp, Django Reinhardt, Georges Brassens, 80’s music and everything in between.
•	Played guitar on Ain’t No Sunshine by Chris Pendergraft (Bandcamp)
💬 Let’s Collaborate! Hit me up for gigs, projects,or just to talk music!

I just remake tiktok audios to hear them on soundcloud lol. Bipolar ahh posts

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