#110 Hubert Gonthier-Blouin, Musician

I met Hubert Gonthier-Blouin at the Spirit of Music camp at Wooten Woods and we hit it off right away. Both of Hubert's parents were musicians, and his mother knew she was going to play piano at the age of three. Hubert's father gave him a guitar when he was young, but later Hubert started on bass and realized that's what he wanted to do. He says it is a gift to play music, and he has gotten to know so many people through music; people and community are so very important. He wanted to discover who he was through music, and he thinks it takes courage to speak your voice through music. Hubert says there is a magic in music that goes hand in hand with living and growing. He says being honest with yourself and looking at where you are and being able to give back to the listener is magic. He says, "I think music is a gift of peace. … Music is a doorway to peace, connection, cooperation. I'd just say people need to play more music." When you are really playing music and putting your heart and soul into it, you can't be angry; you can only be creative, peaceful, and happy, he says. "Whatever happens, I'm just going to keep playing music."