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Comment from T
Time: July 7, 2012, 3:59 am

Your talent is beyond words. I have no idea why this music is so obscure, while – well, anything on the radio – is the accepted norm. “Sprinkle to Rain” and “Following the Footsteps” are so beyond anything I know – I just can’t express it. You clearly can. Please keep playing.

It’s so…

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: May 20, 2012, 7:28 pm

@Cidney, I’m working on my next album now, but I don’t yet have a release date. Thanks!

Comment from Cidney :]
Time: May 17, 2012, 4:28 pm

Mr Shepard. Please tell us when you are coming out with a new album. I can’t wait to hear what spectacular music you have that’s all ready buzzing around in your head ^_^

Comment from Seth G.
Time: November 28, 2011, 5:39 pm

Mr. Shepard,
I really enjoy listening to your beautiful music. Deep Joy and Swept Away have both helped me through a rather long and depressing phase of my life, and I cannot thank you enough for composing such great music! This album, Awaken, is by far my favorite, and I hope your next album will be even better! Thank you and God bless you!

-Seth Goulden

Comment from Dulce Díaz
Time: October 12, 2011, 5:39 pm

I really like your music, is a lovely inspiration for my works, your music is the voice of the heart, is every feelings. Every time i hear your music i can listening the freedom, the dreams, the hopes.

I think the music is the most beautiful thing in the world, and know how make music is the greatest gift you can have.

Thanks for giving us a reason to keep on dreaming.

Comment from None
Time: September 12, 2011, 11:09 pm

Are you making new Album ?

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: August 16, 2011, 7:57 pm

@Melissa, thanks! As far as songwriting goes, it often helps to give yourself arbitrary restrictions to work with. Here are some examples:

* Always only play two notes at a time.
* Never play the same note more than once
* For every three notes you play with your right hand, play one note with your left hand
* Always play notes that are at least three notes apart

Anything goes… make up your own restrictions or choose combinations of the ones above, and then stick to it. You’ll be surprised what you can come up with when you’re boxed in. There is nothing magical about the rules, but they can help keep you focused and keep your mind from worrying about all the options. I wish you the best coming up with a song!

Comment from Melissa
Time: August 16, 2011, 12:43 pm

Hi Mr. Shepard! I think your music is incredible, I listen to your songs all the time and I learned how to play Leaves In The Wind, Memories Never Fade, Struggles, and Romance of the Seas!!

I am trying to write my first song but I’m getting stuck…so I was wondering: do you have any tips for songwriting?

Comment from Lynn
Time: August 6, 2011, 8:27 pm

Haha, “movement” reminded me of Love Story by Taylor Swift when I first heard it.

I just feel compelled to say, good music is good music no matter where it comes from. Music transcends all religion, borders, & boundaries.

Comment from Sebastian B.
Time: August 5, 2011, 2:45 am

God Bless you and the CD Isaac!

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: August 4, 2011, 7:08 pm

@Sebastian, thank you very much for you kind words! I’m slowly working on my next piano CD. No release date yet, though. Thanks!

Comment from Sebastian B.
Time: August 4, 2011, 4:23 am

Hey Mr Shepard. Your music is so COOOOOL!! I’m starting to play the piano more because I love your music. I’m learning “Before Dawn” and “Romance of the seas”(because they are easier than other piano songs I want to play, like Mozart and learning your music is my way of practicing and learning piano). But one of the reasons I like and want to play your music is because it’s christian (it’s really annoying when you hear a good song but where it comes from is bad). I love the names you gave them as well, and how they match the song.

You have a song (I think it’s “Breathless”) and it sounds like moonlight sonata m1 (at the start) but at the same time the song is original and good.

God Bless, Sebastian B.

P.S. What are you working on/doing now days?

Comment from brianna
Time: February 10, 2011, 3:41 pm

i love ur music! i’m 13 and i listen to your music every chance i get! are your albums only avalible on the internet or is there a store i can get it from? if so please tell me! once again i love your music and please don’t stop making more.

Comment from Brittany0427
Time: February 5, 2011, 9:13 pm

You continue to amaze me with your peaceful piano! Every time I listen, I become more and more profound! I thank you, your work, and your gift for music. I’m trying and trying to learn your songs by ear!

Comment from roflolzapl0x
Time: February 5, 2011, 4:41 am

The Time Fades Away part took me about 5 hours to get down. lol.
Here’s a helpful tip for the 10-note reaching: Stretch those fingers!

I’m learning Foolish Youth atm and the song reminds me of how difficult Moonlight Sonata is… There’s so many chord changes! I agree with “someone who like music”, KEEP MAKING SHEPARDLICOUS MUSIC!!! <3

Thank-you Isaac for inspiring me to play piano again back in 2009. If it wasn't for Music Catch, I would have probably stopped playing piano a long time ago! *GASP!* ._.

Comment from Mary
Time: January 26, 2011, 4:46 pm

Thank you for taking time to respond! And thank you for the help!

God Bless!

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: January 19, 2011, 10:16 pm

@Mary, thanks for writing! No doubt, that part of Time Fades Away is difficult. There are two parts in particular for the right-hand melody at measure 37 and similar measures.

1. The first six notes are straight-forward, but then I play the next two notes with two distinct movements: I use my pinky to hit the high G, and then I lift my hand and hit the low D with my thumb.

2. The second hard part is hitting the four pairs of notes that follow (well, the first one or two pairs to be exact). It depends on how large your reach is. If I lower my right hand in down to the side of the keyboard a bit, I can play the C and high E at the same time. I use my thumb to play C, D, E, F, and keep my pinky on the high E. That is as far as my fingers go, though. If you can’t reach that far, just skip the low notes as they go up, until you can reach again.

By the way, here is a fan video that someone made, which shows a performance of Time Fades Away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unz2cBYrzsM

Thanks again!

Comment from Mary
Time: January 19, 2011, 4:54 pm

Thank you so much for sharing all this beautiful, inspired music with the world.
I do have a technical question. Would you please make some suggestions on how to reach the notes on the treble clef in measure 37 on Time Fades Away while the left hand plays the sixteenth notes on the bass clef?
Thank you! and God Bless!

Comment from Odin
Time: December 10, 2010, 8:12 pm

Mr. Shepard, neither words nor notes can describe how much I adore your music. Ever since I heard Before Dawn on Music Catch, I’ve been following your music very intently. I have your first 3 albums and plan to get Awaken soon, all have been a great influence on me as a pianist and musician, thank you so much.

Comment from Cidney
Time: December 2, 2010, 8:51 am

Mr. Shepard i have been listening and playing your music for about 3months i’ve never been so determined to play your songs or any song. Your music is just absolutely phenominal. I am 14 years old and my mother loves your music also. :] Don’t ever stop making music.

Comment from Thomas
Time: December 1, 2010, 12:32 pm

Very surprising and peaceful music.

Comment from Tina
Time: November 27, 2010, 3:27 pm

My son is 10 years old and started listening to your music when he first heard it on Music Catch 2. He plays by ear on the piano the music you have so wonderfully shared with us. He has been asking his piano teacher to teach him to read it also…so he can learn even more of it. His favorite so far is “Leaves in the Wind”. I have also fallen in love with it. You have been blessed with a most beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing it! I am going to share it with others.

Comment from Brittany0427
Time: November 24, 2010, 4:14 pm

I love ALL of your songs, but my favorite song is Time Fades Away. I wish I had your album “Awaken.” Actually, I want all of the albums!

Comment from Niels
Time: November 10, 2010, 6:13 am

Your music keeps surpising me. <3

Comment from Jonathan
Time: November 7, 2010, 12:07 am

I’ve been listening to this song for an hour already. I never gets tired. They’re so soothing to listen to.

Comment from April
Time: October 13, 2010, 12:55 pm

God has truly blessed you with an amazing gift! Thank you for sharing it with us!

Comment from Antoinette
Time: October 4, 2010, 10:08 am

I just love the piano! my dream is to have and play on a grand piano. at this time I only have an out of tune piano at home. I think it still sounds beautiful. I love all of your music and am learning how to play Before dawn and Memories Never fade. Whenever I listen to any piano music it fills me with a kind of peace, I feel that life will go on and that nothing bad will happen. Thank you very much for all of the music you have made, it truly is a blessing.

Comment from Nichole
Time: September 11, 2010, 9:17 pm

Hey,
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your brilliance of composing music with all of us. I love your music and you are an inspiration to me as I am composing music myself.
Lots of Love, Nichole

Comment from lucas tisland
Time: September 5, 2010, 7:21 pm

your new awaken album literally sends chills down my spine, i love it so much.

Comment from Alan
Time: August 31, 2010, 6:12 am

I love ALL your music! there isn’t any song i don’t like, they are all awesome!
really really thank you for doing excellent music!
(sorry for my english, i’m from Argentina)

Greetings from Buenos Aires!

Comment from Jimmy
Time: August 30, 2010, 6:32 pm

2.1 gigowatts!!!!!
fantastic.
I can dance to it…if I dANCE REAL SLOW AND IN MY SOCKS.
kEEP ON playing your music man.
Love, dad

Comment from Amber
Time: August 30, 2010, 4:47 pm

I’ve always looked up to you and i love how awesome you play. Ive played piano sense i was young and you’ve inspired me to take it up as a career when i graduate Your a beast!

Comment from Laykar
Time: August 24, 2010, 2:51 pm

Thank you so much for continuing to write music. I love your music and am always working to it. You have blessed my life in so many ways.

Comment from N8
Time: August 16, 2010, 10:31 am

I love it!!!!!!

Comment from Juan Goncebat
Time: August 5, 2010, 1:27 pm

It’s so beautiful… I love it..

Comment from Anonymous
Time: August 5, 2010, 10:08 am

Pure beauty, really. There’s no other way to describe this.

Comment from someone who like music
Time: August 4, 2010, 8:17 am

the new disc is very nice…
I hoped for something big…
BTW i loved your first disks they were so simple
keep making music!!!!!!!

Comment from Janet
Time: August 2, 2010, 11:19 am

I’ve only been listening for a couple of seconds and I already love it with a passion! Don’t ever stop writing music, you have a special gift.