Today we’d like to introduce you to Jude Laird.
Hi Jude, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Il do this quickly. I came from a a family of addiction. I moved to Hawaii in 2nd grade and lived there for about 8 months with my mom that was trying to get sober. I eventually, due to some unforeseen circumstances, was sent on a plane back to Sugar Land, Texas where, after a very uncomfortable custody battle, I lived with my grandma for about 4-5 years. I went to Fort Bend Christian Academy for middle school and most of high school. I didnt graduate from Fort Bend Christian because, during the last 3 weeks of classes, I was expelled for drug paraphernalia that I didn’t even have on campus. I had no previous record with the school, no previous suspensions or anything. I dont think I would be expelled under a different principle, but this particular principle was new to the school and I think was trying to make an example out of me in some way. There was a kid previously that had only been suspended after he sent sexual images of himself to a minor. There were very few people besides the principle and head of school of thought it was ok to expel me. Teachers, parents, and students all voiced the frustrations and I really became kind of a big deal in the school, especially since I was the lead guitar/band leader of the praise band for 2 years. After this I luckly graduated from Austin Highschool nearby and went onto college just as I had planned. I went to UNT for one year, attained a 4.0 gpa, and then transferred to my dream school UT where I currently reside. I now am spending most of my time writing music and trying to build towards my goals of being a songwriter, producer, and artist.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I primarily like to write songs and produce. I try to make the realist music I can. Its a great strain on my emotional well being but I feel like I cant not do it. Currently I am known as a local producer and songwriter among some select groups at UT, but I haven’t quite had enough time to really make a name for myself. I am most proud of my ability to learn and to grow as an artist so quickly. I started producing about 2 years ago and writing lyrics a few months ago and I truly think that might skill level has improved dramatically since then. I think I worked very hard at it and I am putting all my chips down on this. I think my love of my psychology, my ability to play multiple instruments, my obsession with creativity, my live experience, and dedication set me apart. I think I do a good job at making a good, safe, fun studio environment where people feel comfortable being themselves.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
They can message me on instagram at joodydoesmusicm, follow my tiktok at joody.does.music. I am always open to collabration and I will respond if I see you are trying to contact me. My email is judelairdmusic@gmail.com if that is preferable. My name is Joody on spotify. I have a song out called My Girl. Its not my favorite lol, I wouldnt premote it but It is there. More songs are coming soon
Contact Info:
- Website: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XeYvrCMfxYFWtictgq27x?si=QoIUR5bRTamkZcuepavr_g
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joodydoesmusicm/
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jude-laird-788345662
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@joody.does.music
Image Credits
Aaliyah Caballero
