Miami-based acoustic singer-songwriter, SJ, blends melodic folk, a chill vibe, and diverse arrangements creating an acoustically soulful groove and sound. SJ’s music draws on similarities from artists such as Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and John Mayer while blending a spectrum of sounds from acoustic/folk to soul, and lighter pop to modern rock. Connecting his influences, an array of styles, and his own personal touch, SJ is best described as an acoustically soulful folkster. Although SJ has played music as a hobby since he was 15, the Cleveland-born, Miami-based singer-songwriter has been working in the legal field for the past decade. A few years back, when family and close friends heard a demo recording, they encouraged him to share his music with others. The shift from lawyer to singer-songwriter had begun. SJ’s legal background and musical creativity give him a broader perspective in today’s rapidly changing music industry. Approaching the business and creative aspects of his career with the same commitment and effort, SJ is taking his previous day job skills and applying them to his dream job. As SJ follows his creative goals and vision for his place in today’s music world, he also wants to be a benchmark and role model for younger artists on the rise. By example, SJ is showing how to mix and maintain the creative and business sides of being a successful, independent self-sustaining artist in today’s music business.