About
Growing up in a musical family, Isaac Shepard began playing piano/keyboards by ear at the age of twelve and very soon thereafter joined the band his father, James, was singing and playing guitar in at the time. As a member of “Dave and the Reverbs,” Isaac played keyboards at various soup kitchens, homeless shelters, social gatherings, church events, and random venues throughout Southern California.
Within a few years, Isaac’s family (father James, mother Debra, and brother Elijah) joined together to form a family band they named “Four Shepards and a Lamb,” and in 1996 they produced a self-titled CD of original contemporary Christian music. In 1998, Isaac released his first solo album, “On Subtle Ground,” featuring original keyboard instrumentals. Over the years, Isaac has played piano for numerous church worship teams and has continued to collaborate with James, adding piano to the rock “Moment By Moment” CD and to the Beatles/Everly Brothers love-songs tribute album called “From Me To You.” In 2005, Isaac produced his first live piano album, “Swept Away,” a collection of relaxing compositions. In 2008, Isaac produced his second solo piano album, called “Deep Joy.”
Isaac enjoys composing music across diverse genres, including classical, jazz, pop, rock, techno, electronica, and trance. Most of his music remains unpublished and can be heard on the “Miscellaneous Music” page. Isaac’s music and orchestrations can also be found in several games released by Reflexive Entertainment - where he works as a software engineer - including Airport Mania: First Flight, Build in Time, Jiggle Worms: The Battle, Jump Star, and Music Catch.
Comments
Comment from Phyllis
Time: November 23, 2008, 1:14 am
I first heard your music from the game ”music catch”, and I was immediately drawn to the beautiful melody.
After reading your about page, I found our backgrounds are a little similar. I am also from a musical family, but ended up becoming a software developer as my career. LOL I just think people with musical talent but also good at computers are smarter, because the skills lie in both left and right hemispheres in the brain.
After all the rambling blah blah, I just want to say I love your music, and I like listening your ”before dawn” on rainy days
Comment from Zach
Time: October 26, 2008, 9:55 pm
I love Before Dawn.. I listen to it everyday!
Comment from Hillary
Time: September 9, 2008, 7:15 am
I play by ear as well! I can’t read even a small amount of sheet music, it doesn’t make sense to me whatsoever. I honestly haven’t created anything worth while, but your music is starting to inspire me. I took piano lessons for 2 years, but they only inhibited my ability to create. That proved that reading notes on a page wasn’t for me. I prefer to use my keyboard, as our piano is not in the best of shape. I’m only 16, but I LOVE your music, and hope to compose as well as you someday.
p.s: I think of you as my mentor, Isaac. your music is gorgeous, so keep up the brilliance!
Comment from Josh
Time: September 4, 2008, 12:23 pm
You’re never going to believe this, but I cried the first time I heard before dawn. Dude, God blessed you, and blessed others through it. I hope he continues to bless you. Thanks for writing awesome music.
Comment from Evan
Time: July 30, 2008, 5:39 am
Thank you for composing all these beautiful songs. They remind me of someone special to me in my heart. I couldn’t get enough of “Before Dawn” and I had to have the rest of the album. They’ve been really great to listen. Continue the great work!
Comment from Michael
Time: July 28, 2008, 5:02 pm
it’s funny how I discovered, your “Before Down” song.
I was looking for the “swept away” movie soundtrack, when suddenly I started to download your song. What was my surprise when I discovered one of the most beautifull, thrilling, and brokenheart songs I’ve ever heard.
I put the song every night before I go to bed, and I can’t stop crying… it’s magnificent.
thank you very much for being able to create that kind of lovely poetry.
Best
M.
Comment from Chad
Time: July 18, 2008, 3:06 am
God bless 
Comment from Hyong
Time: July 13, 2008, 7:30 am
I really liked your song “Before Dawn” and I started to take piano lessons soon after. I wish I could play and compose wonderful music like you someday.
Thanks Isaac!
Comment from Marisela
Time: July 6, 2008, 11:07 pm
I really loved your song Before Dawn and i was wondering if u could put the musical notes of the song so people can learn it. I really want to learn that beautiful song. Thank you if you can.
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