Bio

My name is Melvin J. Williams Jr. I am a New Orleans native who grew in love with music. I am a proud graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School. I pride myself on diversity and being a well rounded instrumentalist. I attended Xavier University of New Orleans, University of Houston and became a graduate of International Bible Institute where I obtained my Bachelors in Biblical Studies and Music. Even though I consider myself a college grad I do understand knowledge is power but one thing I consider sometimes more important than teaching a child is reaching a child. If a child cannot obtain a sense of purpose and find a reason to be relevant they see no point to be educated. I believe taking interest in music helped me to stay alive and become a better version of myself. The band for me meant banding together. It became my safe haven where young people grew in harmony and like-mindedness. I realized that the band not only gives pride and joy but it is a place to call home. Building a band is building a life, building a band is saving a life, because band is life. We band together.