Joshua McClain is a multidisciplinary creative who merges music, media, and marketing to craft emotionally resonant and visually compelling narratives. As a cellist and composer, his cinematic, deeply expressive music blends contemporary innovation with classical roots, creating immersive soundscapes that connect on an emotional level.

Beyond music, Joshua is an experienced media producer and strategist, specializing in video production, creative direction, and brand storytelling. Most recently, he served as the Senior Video Producer for Autodesk Construction Cloud, where he led high-impact visual campaigns, including award-winning video and podcast series that reached global audiences. His expertise spans full-cycle production—cinematography, editing, directing, and post-production—helping brands and creators bring their stories to life with clarity and emotional impact.

Previously, as a Senior Campaign Strategist at Indiegogo, he collaborated with Fortune 500 companies and startups alike, guiding over 100 product campaigns and leading workshops at top R&D innovation labs. He continues to explore emerging AI technologies to enhance creative storytelling and expand the boundaries of media production.

During the pandemic, Joshua was selected as a musician-in-residence for Google, where he designed, performed and live-streamed cello sessions focused on mindfulness, emotional resilience, and self-development for global teams. He also performed a virtual concert for the entire staff of The New York Times, creating a shared space of reflection during a time of global uncertainty. These experiences deepened his role as a creative producer—not just of content, but of connection—bridging music, emotion, and virtual experience design.

Joshua grew up in Westville, Indiana, where his creative instincts emerged early—at just five years old, he would spend hours drawing in a corner after kindergarten. At nine, he picked up the cello, retreating to music as both a form of expression and, at times, an escape from the quiet rhythms of the countryside.

His artistic interests expanded into acting at 14, when he joined his high school’s speech and debate team, later performing in stage productions and sketch comedy shows throughout college. That love for storytelling and performance has shaped both his music and filmmaking, allowing him to bring a deeply human element to his work.

Joshua’s journey has taken him across the world, from living in Nigeria and Japan, to bartending to save enough money to buy a Volvo station wagon and drive from Indiana to Berkeley—sleeping on couches and chasing creative opportunities. While teaching in Nigeria, he survived a hostage situation and gunfight—an experience that left a lasting imprint, revealing the fragility of educational and social systems and deepening his appreciation for resilience, adaptability, and the role of storytelling in rebuilding trust and meaning.

In Japan, Joshua immersed himself in Shorinji Kempo, a martial art and spiritual practice, with Zen Buddhist monks, an experience that instilled discipline, empathy, and a lifelong respect for the balance between structure and creativity.

His travels later took him through the jungles of Peru, where he participated in Ayahuasca ceremonies in the Shipibo tradition and later experienced profound healing through Huachuma ceremonies in the mountains of the Sacred Valley. These moments, shaped by ancient plant medicine and sacred ceremony, helped him reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose—rooted in compassion, clarity, and a reverence for life’s interconnectedness. That experience became the creative spark behind his celebrated album Coming Home, a cinematic exploration of the hero’s journey archetype, blending mythic storytelling with emotional depth.

Through these experiences—whether bridging cultures, navigating uncertainty, or learning from people across vastly different walks of life—Joshua developed a perspective that informs every aspect of his creative work today.

Outside of his creative work, Joshua is an avid outdoorsman, martial artist, and woodworker—all of which fuel his creativity and bring a sense of grounded authenticity to his work. Above all, he is a loving husband and father, finding his greatest inspiration in family and the meaningful connections that shape our lives.

“I believe creativity is the language that unites us. Every story, every melody, every shared experience is an opportunity to bridge divides, inspire empathy, and build stronger communities. Life’s deepest fulfillment comes from genuine connection—with nature, with art, and above all, with each other. I strive to approach every project with authenticity, humility, and a commitment to leaving things better than I found them.”