Justin Pokrywka: Making a Life by Michael Valliant
Justin Pokrywka never let go of his dream, but he’s been wise enough to realize that dreams change over time. Maybe a guiding principle has been making the kind of life you want to live versus simply making a living. Life for Justin and his family is very intentional, on their own terms, with heavy doses of family, music, homeschooling and life on a small farm. Music started early for Justin, whose sister, Lauren, was a talent-
ed singer with her own agent. She performed in concerts at Arlington National Cemetery and the White House. Justin was the little brother who tagged along and got carsick on the road trips. Until he was asked to get on stage and perform at Wolf Trap Amphitheater as part of an ensemble. Not a bad venue for his first concert. He was five. Justin became interested in music on his own when he got a guitar for his birthday and began learning
Justin Pokrywka with his wife, Annie, and their children, Carys, Kellen, and Arden. 41