iamjamesjean.com

about

I’ve planned, worked hard and hoped for success at more than a few ventures that would go up in flames. Although I have had my fair share of disappointments with musical pursuits, business deals and sad endings, I am grateful in this moment for those outcomes and new beginnings.
I look at this guy and still see hope. He’s a better man today than he was yesterday, and there’s a lot to be hopeful about. Time is short in this life and we have to make the most of every moment. I’m about producing honest, solid work and being thankful for the time and resources I’ve been given.

"Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained."

Philippians 3:12-16

moxie & gusto

Some people have labeled me a “Jack of all trades”, and in spite of the talking I’ve done of misfortune and professional disaster, there’s not much I’m afraid to try professionally or musically. 

Over the course of my life I’ve been a barista, photolithography technician, land surveyor, land developer, builder, minister, musician, user experience architect, software developer, director of product development and a CTO. 

That “Jack of all trades” label has two parts to it that most people don’t include; the other part is “master of none.” Well, that’s true enough. I’m a lifelong learner, which is good because I realize that in spite of knowing some stuff about some stuff, I still have a lot to learn.

I’ve had the opportunity to hang out and play music with some incredibly talented and fantastic people. I’m always grateful when we’re making music or just catching up.