Philosophy

I am a curator of music culture, having learned from and interacted with some of the world's most talented musical artists. Through years of endless practice, experimentation, and thinking, a new level of maturity as an artistic entity steps forward. This aesthetic uniqueness brings to fruition the creation of an electronic stringed instrument, an electric cello, called the Cellektra. Although the pedagogical approach to playing the Cellektra virtually parallels the traditional acoustic violoncello, it is expressively adapted to conform to the newest waves of music and audio technology.

Inside dwells the presence of an ancient music spirit. It is the conduit which bridges the gap between music of the past and of the future. All musical styles are simply minor changes in mediums of communication. The results have produced remarkable satisfaction from within and to those who listen.

As the evolution of audio technology moves forward, I not only adapt myself with these new changes, but also reaffirm a strong commitment to holding onto and applying the tried and true traditional foundations of previous music. For how we listen (through our ears) and what we listen with (our brain) has been the same for thousands of years and will not change. That is the great continuum of music. Having been granted this talent it is my intention to carry out this mission with great pride and conviction knowing that music is an integral aspect of human culture.

Jeffrey McFarland-Johnson