what I have been up to recently.
This page was inspired (maybe too much) by one of my mentors Derek Sivers.
I am focused on becoming a stronger DJ and refining my sound in Indie Dance and Afro House. I am a resident at Ibiza Sonica Radio and I am preparing more international mixes.
My process for creating mixes is slow and intentional. I spend a lot of time searching for music that feels different from what everyone else plays. I test transitions, study grooves, and build sets the same way someone would build a narrative. I pay attention to texture, rhythm, contrast, and emotional movement. I do not rush anything. I prefer depth over volume.
I am practicing guitar so I can incorporate it into my DJ sets and also to keep my skills alive. It is a way to stay connected to the musical world that shaped me and to blend that energy with electronic music.
I am training daily. I do cold plunges, sauna sessions, lifting, and long walks. I am competitive with myself and I like testing limits just to see what happens. Some people think it is extreme or crazy, but I am not doing it for anyone else. I just want to know what I am capable of.
I am also practicing archery with a recurve barebow. It gives me concentration, breath control, and a clear mind.
I am reading Thus Spoke Zarathustra and studying Man and His Symbols. I am paying attention to where Jung and Nietzsche overlap, especially in symbolism, self-knowledge, intuition, and transformation. I like understanding ideas that explain what I experience internally.
I am keeping my life quiet and structured. No noise, no unnecessary distractions. It helps me work better and stay centered.
I write haiku and share them here:
https://www.instagram.com/ventoquests/
I also document my dreams visually by asking AI to illustrate them. It has become a long-term project and a way to explore my unconscious:
https://www.instagram.com/dreamsofvento/
I am trying to become the best person I can be. I am not interested in shortcuts or appearances. I am building myself piece by piece, through routine, clarity, and honest work.
Updated: December 11th 2025
If you want to say hi, e-mail me at itsjalves@gmail.com.