Join us for light food and refreshments as John Arthur Martinez shares the story of his journey to becoming a full-time singer-songwriter, with a song accompaniment describing each chapter of his life. He will discuss how the journey began in grade school and the enormous influence Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, and his mentors had on his career. He will include a description of his performances in domestic and international venues and highlight some unlikely private performances. He will share stories about opening for superstars like Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Dwight Yoakum, and Elton John. He will then implore participants to search their lives for a possible song inspired by a moment in their experiences.