Let me tell you a story: December 25th, 1995, a 5 year old Joel gets up at an hour that shouldn't exist to scout out the gift situation. He noticed a guitar shaped gift under the tree...what could it be? He then attempted (unsuccessfully) going back to bed for a few hours until everyone else woke up. Sure enough there was four-string baby sized guitar for me from Santa, and that morning I used it to give my first performance for my family.
Since then I’ve received several music scholarships, got my degree in music (jazz), was a finalist in the Canadian Fingerstyle Guitar Competition and I have had experience playing as many types of musical genres and music venues imaginable.
As you may or may not be aware, I am in the process of releasing my debut CD Where You Go. The music is an eclectic mix of acoustic fingerstyle guitar, and jazz-pop singer/songwriter with a full band. The 12 tracks include 10 Joel Saunders originals, one Chris Saunders original (a father and son duet), and my arrangement of a classic jazz standard.
I am letting you know this because I would love your help with finishing the music. Surviving on musician’s/teacher’s modest budget while paying for the expenses of creating a CD is no easy task, so I would be forever grateful if you would help achieve my goal by supporting me with a donation.
There are several awards for different levels of donations (see link). Thank you so much for all the support you’ve given me so far, I’m certain you’ll find every bit of it worthwhile once you have the CD in your hands.
Sincerely,
Joel
