Your guitar is your refuge | Monomad Challenge

Hello Hivernauts

Today I want to tell you a little about Jean, an old friend, he is a graphic designer and works for one of the busiest advertising agencies in the city. For Jean the chaos of his job and the long hours serving demanding clients cause him to seek refuge in Christian faith and music.

Over the years, Jean has cultivated an innate talent, learning to play the guitar on his own and becoming a passionate musician who enjoys sharing his music with others.

From an early age, Jean showed a keen interest in music, especially rock. While his friends were engaged in sports or video games, he would spend hours in his room immersed in the world of his favorite bands. With a guitar in hand, Jean began imitating the chords and solos of his idols, learning to play entire songs through online tutorials and lots of practice.

Jean's love of rock music led him to explore the catalog of iconic bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones, as well as more contemporary groups like Metallica and Guns and Roses. As his guitar skills grew, so did his repertoire of covers, eventually mastering songs from different styles and eras.

One of the places where Jean found a space to share his talent was at the church he attends. Although rock music is not what one would traditionally expect to hear in a religious venue, Jean has been able to adapt his skills to enrich the ceremonies with his personal touch. His guitar has become an instrument that brings the community together in times of worship and reflection.

At home, Jean not only plays for himself, but also enjoys sharing his music with his wife, friends and family. His loved ones have witnessed his growth as a guitarist and take pride in his accomplishments. Music has become a language Jean uses to express his emotions and connect with those around him.

Throughout his life, the guitar has been a haven of peace and tranquility for Jean. On each string, he has found solace in difficult times and joy on happy days. Through his music, Jean reminds us that art can be an oasis in the midst of chaos, and that all of us can find our own form of escape and connection in a world that often seems overwhelming.

With his simple character and humble nature, he hopes to continue accompanying his church with his guitar, evangelizing throughout the country. No matter where life takes him, what is certain is that Jean will continue to find in his guitar the refuge of peace and tranquility that he loves so much.

These portraits are a gift from me to Jean, to honor his love for the guitar and the music that inspires him so much. They are a true reflection of his serene and disciplined personality and the peace he finds when he holds his guitar in his hands.