Voyage LA: Meet JonJon Blunden (’12)

VoyageLA.com, 10/17/2019

Today we’d like to introduce you to JonJon Blunden.

JonJon, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I still remember it vividly, I was watching Vh1 reruns with my parents. We tuned in during Jimi Hendrix playing his iconic version of the national anthem. I was mesmerized by the sounds he was pulling out of his guitar.
From that moment on, I was obsessed with music, guitars, basically anything audio related.

Of course, after seeing that performance, I got into all the classic rock n’ roll. I spent so much time discovering your stereotypical shred music, weird stuff like Buckethead, and classical (because my grandpa wouldn’t stop asking me if I knew about Eine Kleine Nachtmusik).

I guess you could say it’s a fairly cliche start.

My obsession with all things music has grown as the years have gone by.

I attended CalArts for my undergrad. I studied a BFA in Guitar Performance and focused on compositional techniques. Read more

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Nestled among the redwoods on 380 acres, Mount Madonna School (MMS) is a diverse learning community dedicated to creative, intellectual, and ethical growth. MMS supports its students in becoming caring, self-aware, discerning and articulate individuals; and believes a fulfilling life includes personal accomplishments, meaningful relationships and service to society. The program, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), emphasizes academic excellence, creative self-expression and positive character development. Located on Summit Road between Gilroy and Watsonville. Founded in 1979.

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