ABOUT US

BIO: 

In 1998 Joseph started his music and art career in Eastern Oregon moving operations to Portland, OR in 2002. His father and mother personally managed their son. Since then he has an amassed body of work, studio albums, singles, live albums, tours, videos. While working with independent labels, managers, booking agencies and distribution companies throughout the U.S. and overseas. His primary markets being Portland, OR & metro, The Pacific Northwest and Denver, CO. 

After graduating college in 2005 with a B.S. double major in counseling and religion and post graduate studies in 2009 in voice and music theory at Mt. Hood Community College, Joseph expanded his music further with his Father and Mother. In 2012 after years working together Joseph's father passed away from a 4 year battle with systemic scleroderma. 

In 2013 with his experience and training Joseph worked with charter schools and in 2015 opened his own art school to train, educate and produce music artists after the birth of his son Isley. His first artist he produced was Josephine Relli. He was a music director at a church in Sherwood, OR and since has been working on his own albums, singles, shows and educational work in music. In 2020 he was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. In 2025 he was later diagnosed with ADHD. We share this to show how he has overcome great odds. And, to show his humanist.

He works with artists, students, the community and seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and memory loss at a facility in Tigard, OR called GENTOG. He also teaches at Youth Music Project in West Linn, OR. A non profit that makes music lessons accessible to all no matter their financial situation.  He leads with GENTOG Community Services a dementia friendly fellowship every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at GENTOG.

He has a certification in music care from The Room 217 Foundation out of Canada, is studying further music theory through University of Edinburgh Scotland via Coursera and is a cohort member of The Sounds of US.

He still keeps all operations family with his wife Rachel and son Isley, mother Sharon and all their animals in West Linn, OR part of Portland, OR metro area.

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“…His voice sounds like an indie Justin Timberlake, minus any attitude and posturing. There’s definitely some classic motown influence in there, and it shines through in all his recordings. Overall, he does a good job of delicately balancing retro styles and aesthetics with modern sounding music.

Some of his other songs are more on the mellow candlelit dinner side and romantic like “Dancing With Me.” That one is a little too mushy for my taste, but that’s okay because I’m probably not the target demographic. The song was dedicated to his wife, after all, and not aging hipster dudes who watch old NFL games on VHS. I feel as though women would really eat this stuff up.

No doubt about it, Joseph Konty is a passionate and prolific songwriter…” -Anastim Ducray

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Joseph Konty, Gentog - Embracing Intergenerational Care

Joseph Konty is the Music Director at Gentog  (Generations Together) in Portland, Oregon, an organization that embraces intergenerational care to promote holistic health and wellness. A recent MUSIC CARE CERTIFY INDIVIDUAL, Konty is one of the most inspiring professionals I have had the pleasure of meeting.

Gentog provides both childcare for infants to five-year-olds and respite care for adults 50+ with dementia or cognitive challenges. According to a report published by Generations United, joining the generations through meaningful cross-age relationships may decrease social isolation and increase older adults’ sense of belonging, self-esteem, and well-being, while also improving social and emotional skills of children and youth participants.

Konty joined Gentog after sending his CV on a whim, drawn to its mission. A singer-songwriter and performer from the age of 15, he toured and recorded extensively but felt unfulfilled. A personal battle with borderline personality disorder led him to inpatient care, where he felt stripped of his creativity and identity. Healing through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, he saw an opportunity to integrate his musical talents with his educational background in counseling and pastoral care to serve others.

This vision led to Andy’s Music Club at Gentog, named after his late father, a church choir director who nurtured Konty’s musical gifts. The club provides a structured music program where participants can focus on the songwriting process from creating and composing to production, and performance. For Konty, music fosters wellness, identity, and purpose: “They remember lyrics and melodies despite cognitive challenges. When you create, you create purpose; when you have purpose, you have meaning.” Konty also leads music wellness sessions with meditation and sound baths.

Konty offers pastoral care and a dementia-friendly worship service, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space “Hymns are sung, and I share a positive message, like joy”. His work extends to family caregivers, providing outreach and support groups.

Committed to making a difference, Konty is hosting a benefit concert at Portland’s White Eagle on May 10, celebrating families affected by dementia. His goal is to produce an album featuring music created and recorded by Andy’s Music Club participants, released on iTunes—a full-circle project reinforcing the power of music in care.

In Konty’s presence, you experience true empathy and dedication. His unwavering commitment to care through music is palpable and exemplifies the profound impact of intergenerational connection, creativity, and community.

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