Artist for MTC online card Ian Janco is an award-winning artist, seasoned songwriter, and dynamic live performer whose heartfelt blend of folk, pop, and Americana has captivated audiences across the US and UK. With countless shows under his belt, he’s supported the likes of Emmylou Harris, Lauren Daigle, and Ward Thomas, bringing his rich vocals and honest storytelling to stages large and small. Raised in Idaho and shaped by years in California, the UK, and Nashville, Ian’s songs have earned millions of streams, critical acclaim from outlets like Wonderland and Clash, and placements on Netflix, MTV, and Discovery. His work as a collaborator includes projects with esteemed artists like JP Cooper, Anna Graves and Ross Quinn, and as a songwriter and producer, he’s partnered with Warner, Universal, Sony, Audio Network, and Hikoon.
Still, it’s in live performance where Ian’s music finds its deepest connection-inviting listeners into a space of meaning, emotion, and shared experience.
Artist Biography
Joel Schechter-Scar
I am an amateur musician who has been playing guitar and writing and recording songs for as long as I can remember. Throughout my career in business, I always held making music sacred, the perfect escape from the pressures of life, and a healthy artistic balance to the logistics of my commercial demands.
Scar for me is the most meaningful and personal song that I have ever worked on. Co-written with Chi Huynh, the song explores my acknowledgement of the enduring pain and damage my departure from a difficult marriage caused my son. Leaving the residence where my child would reside was a brutal decision, and thankfully years later we are in a much better place, but there is still a lot to try and repair.
I need to thank Chi for helping to push me to a place where I could share the pain musically. Also major thanks to my college pal Larry Chesin for the great lead guitar work, to Ian Janco for the superb vocals, and for Chi’s work on the arrangement and the creation of a chorus that took the song to another level.
I hope this can be shared by the many parents who may have left for the right reasons, but still understand that their child will never be totally free of the scars that divorce and separation creates.
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