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Comment from Miggy
Time: August 29, 2010, 4:28 am

Hey Isaac, I just wanted to congratulate you on the great pieces of music. They truly are inspiring.

I’m picking up the piano after not having touched it for maybe 12 years (I’m not as old as that comment might seem, I played a bit at the age 7-8 and now I’m nearly 20), and most of your pieces are definitely pieces I’m going to try to add to my repetoire. I’m working on “Sprinkle to rain” right now, and while I’m still so new to the instrument that I have to struggle to progress (I spent 2 days just on measure 94 and 95), I am progressing nonetheless. I hope that in a few weeks, I’ll have the piece nailed down and be ready to move on to the next glorious composition (likely going to be either “Before Dawn” or “Felicity”, but who knows!).

So keep up the good work! Your music is great, and the atmospheres they manage to conjure forth are, in short, magical. And being able to call yourself a magician through music is certainly something you should be proud of!

Comment from Don
Time: August 12, 2010, 9:49 am

Actually Christian, that is a common thing you’ll encounter in sheet music, it’s so it’s easier to read most of the time. Without it, the notes might have been high out of the staff and I don’t know about you, but I find it easier to read music on sight when it’s in the staff.

Also, notice the 8s above and below the treble clefs, an 8 above a clef means it’s an octave higher, and an 8 below the clef means it’s an octave lower.

Comment from Christian Snyder
Time: August 10, 2010, 9:23 am

I love your music. Leaves in the Wind is a song i have just started learning how to play, but with only one or two years of experience, i will never play at your level
But on the sheet music, i noticed that the first two lines for the left hand are written in trebel clef instead of bass clef. I believe that it should be in bass clef, but i am not completely sure. I am not very “tone” efficient (i cant determine pitches with only my ears).
Just wanted to let you know!
I was also wondering if you do video online lessons? Like pre recorded things about how to play your songs? Thank you so much, your music is amazing

Comment from Matthew Tan
Time: August 8, 2010, 5:43 am

Simply.. Amazing…’Sprinkle to Rain’ do give me some motivated me in life. Hope you success for life

Comment from Duncan M
Time: August 5, 2010, 3:30 am

Isaac, as a keen pianist I think your music is some of the most expressive music i’ve ever heard. I have recently started playing leaves in the wind, and i dont think I will ever get the piece to the level of atmosphere and emotion at which you can play it. I am also an Einaudi fan, but after hearing your music I believe that you top his music. I would however like to hear some faster music, similar to ‘Big my secret’ by Nyman.

You seriously are awesome

Comment from Joshua Domondon
Time: July 27, 2010, 10:40 pm

God has blessed you with a great gift Mr. shepherd!

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: July 19, 2010, 10:13 am

@huge fan: Thank you very much for your nice comments… I appreciate them!

Comment from huge fan of yours who doesn’t want to put their name down
Time: July 19, 2010, 12:05 am

Mr. Shepard, I heard your songs in a game one time and immediately fell in love with them and looked them up. I’m happy to say that you are now my favorite modern pianist. I listen to your songs when I’m in a bad mood or stressed or worried, and I always end up happy and relaxed. I also listen to them when I go to bed, and it gives me good dreams, and I wake up humming them in the morning. I’m planning on learning to play these and showing them to my piano teacher in hopes that I can play them at a recital or something. Also, they’ve inspired me with new themes for compositions, which I’m very happy about, seeing as mine tend to be very repetitious.
Anyway, I’d just like to say that these are some of the most beautiful, expressive pieces I’ve ever heard, and thank you so much for sharing them with us!

Comment from Okan
Time: July 18, 2010, 3:45 pm

Beautiful music, great job, i play your music on guitar, thanks for the sheet music ^^

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: July 17, 2010, 12:36 pm

@Emma, thanks for your nice comments!

Comment from Emma
Time: July 17, 2010, 9:56 am

Hi, I´m from sweden and I heard your music for the first time in a game I play piano to and soon I begin a new school with very much music, I dont know what to call it on english but eighter way my wish is to learn a song of yours ^^ It´s you that motivates me and I always smile when I´m listen to your music <3

Comment from Isaac Priego
Time: July 14, 2010, 6:08 pm

Sr. Shepard i would kill to see you playing Waltz`s Waltz……really…..¬¬

Comment from Juan Jose Mejia
Time: July 12, 2010, 1:17 pm

Hey Isaac! first your music is great… wait what did i said its… well i can barely explain it with my words because i dont find the adjectives that can describe how my emotions die when i hear your music i just stand there watching the white wall of my room and mentaly im drawing a scene of what your music says all the different notes you use all the feeling that i find in that piano you its so much the desire to understand that lenguage that i have started to practice before dawn or gentle just to be able to relax hearing my music and be proud of myself because now i am able to paint something in that old white wall in my room….. thank you for just making this music for allowing ourselves a moment for us a moment to understand why are we here…. living… thanks

Comment from Jake morrison
Time: June 28, 2010, 11:51 am

Mr. Shepard, I was wondering if this music could be successfully played on a marimba with 4 mallets. I would seriously love to play some of your work on a marimba.

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: June 18, 2010, 7:40 pm

@Joshua, thanks for writing! Yes, I am a Christian.

Comment from Joshua Domondon
Time: June 18, 2010, 7:23 pm

Hello Mr. Shepherd. All your pieces have inspired me and encouraged me. I was wondering, are you Christian by any chance?

Comment from Henry Youd
Time: June 15, 2010, 11:50 pm

Isaac Shephard, Your music is so full of emotions. I first heard it on music catch 2 haha. I really want to learn your piece’s but unfortunately I can’t read sheet music, I’d would be extremely grateful if you were do make a MIDI File of the song Gentle. Thanks

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: June 9, 2010, 6:52 pm

@Chloe, thanks for the nice comments! I’m currently not doing any concerts, but you never know what the future may bring. If I do have anything planned, I’ll make sure to post about it on my website. Thanks!

Comment from Chloe
Time: June 9, 2010, 11:03 am

Isaac Shepard, you are THE person I most admire. Your creativity amazes me. You are the most talented pianist I have ever come across. I absolutely love playing all your songs. I have a whole binder full of your music haha. Thank you so much for making it free and easy to print your music!! I hope to play one or two of your songs in an upcoming recital…Just one question: do you ever do concerts? Because if you did, I would love to see you play. Thanks. Love always, Chloe

Comment from Waterfall
Time: May 21, 2010, 7:50 am

i am in love with these small pieces of music…each of them has its own charm…tinny notes ,in my mind flew sea waves ,i can see sun rays play…lots of emotions:) thank you for giving it to us and creating nice mood good luck

Comment from Dylan T
Time: May 20, 2010, 8:09 pm

Hey Isaac, i really enjoy listening to your music. Ive tried to use your sheet music and its a little confusing. Is it all supposed to be in the trebble clef? Anyways, besides that, the music is really beautiful!

Comment from Robby Wells
Time: May 16, 2010, 12:21 pm

WOW ISAAC! I play the piano and, I don’t think i have heard anything like this! Keep it up. I am definitely going to learn Memories Never Fade. By far one of your best. I listen to this song all the time with my girlfriend Karissa. She is the one who had inspired me to learn and you inspired me to play to the best of my ability! Keep up the AWSOME work!
*your music takes my breath away!*

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Comment from Nathan
Time: May 11, 2010, 7:52 pm

This music is very touching and it sounds very beautiful. It is so touching. You are very talented Isaac, don’t stop what you do.

Comment from Becky
Time: May 10, 2010, 10:17 pm

It’s always nice to hear a such a lyrical pianist! I can hear the influence of the great game composers (Uematsu, Mitsuda, etc) in what you do. The recordings are great quality, too – props to whatever studio setup you have! My main criticism is that you seem to be writing the same piece over and over again, from a different angle each time – melody 8va in the right hand, moving lines in the left hand, finish with a big arpeggio or “fade to white.” It’s beautiful stuff, but I feel like you could experiment more. :3

I’m a harpist always looking for stuff to play, so I printed off Gentle. I’m thinking Good Company – it’s got a good moving line that I think I can play around with. Or possibly Countdown, because I love the intro… hm.

Comment from Alex Hoos
Time: May 10, 2010, 7:02 am

I am a huge fan of your music. I have already learned “Before Dawn” and I am currently in the process of learning “Leaves in the Wind” and “Letting Go”. Your music has brought me back to the piano when i had originally gave it up a few years ago. Thank You!!

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: May 6, 2010, 7:48 pm

@Malia, thanks! I’m glad you can use the sheet music. As for using treble clef, it’s because I don’t know any better. I’m not that great at writing sheet music, and I originally learned to play by ear and through improvisation, not by reading notes. I’m constantly learning, though… so if you have a suggestion for how I can make my sheet music better, please feel free to let me know via the “Contact” link in the menu at the top of this page. Thanks!

Comment from Malia
Time: May 6, 2010, 2:28 pm

Thank you so much for making this music free. It helps me get some great material to play while going through college. I found out about your music through a game =D your music is fun and beautiful. Only one question, Why did you put it all in treble clef?

Comment from Megan H.
Time: May 3, 2010, 10:26 am

I first heard your songs on the Music Catch games, and I think that your music is amazing to listen to. Not only is it relaxing, but it’s also very exciting and energetic, and that’s what attracts me to music. It has a very unique quality to it that I really love. I think Sprinkle to Rain is my favorite song. Especially about half way through when it starts picking up. It puts a smile on my face every time, and I can’t help but move to it.

Comment from Robert
Time: April 25, 2010, 8:58 pm

I love that your sheet music is in treble clef, because I’m still having trouble reading bass clef (trumpet player at heart. Le’ sigh..) That’s how I write my sheets out as well

Comment from Nerina Celis
Time: April 21, 2010, 4:19 pm

Muy hermosa tu música… me llena el corazon de ternura… me infla el corazon… es muy dulce. Hace mucho tiempo estaba buscando este tipo de musica y no sabia donde encontrarla.. Gracias por tanta magia… Un beso!
Nerina, desde Argentina

Comment from Grace
Time: April 12, 2010, 10:55 am

What beautiful music I had never heard of you until my 15-year-old started playing a couple of your pieces (self-taught). He learned “Leaves In The Wind” and “Gentle” well enough to play in a recital next month. Thank you for bringing joy into our home…

Comment from Arren Villena
Time: April 7, 2010, 8:46 pm

You may have heard this before, but i first heard your songs on the game Music Catch 2, but wow i’ve never felt so calm listening to piano before(especially since i normally listen to rock and stuff). I was trying to learn guitar, but i decided to try the piano because of you. Just about done learning Leaves in the Wind! Great pieces and i hope you have more in mind =]

Comment from Evan Denzer
Time: March 31, 2010, 4:11 pm

I’ve learned Leaves in the Wind, and I’m working on Before Dawn. After those, I think Gentle will be my next one.

Comment from Aprille
Time: March 6, 2010, 10:42 am

I absolutely bathe myself in your music. The piano through my ears is just so… refreshing, regardless of how many times I play it.

When I learn how to read notes, your music is what I’m going to play.

The art is magnificent, hands down.
You’re awesome.

Comment from Megan Llewellyn
Time: February 20, 2010, 2:35 pm

wow. I’ve been learning all of your free songs. They are so nice to sit down and play. If i’m having a hard day, I can let out emotions through your music. You are amazing.

Comment from Helen
Time: February 15, 2010, 4:07 pm

Your music is so amazing! Thank you for such new feelings that appear in my heart while I’m listening these the most beautifull pieces of a modern instrumental music I’ve ever heard.
From Russia with love!

Comment from Yam
Time: February 12, 2010, 4:02 pm

Claps from Russia!
Weeks of nice sounds… big thanx!
And greet thanks for sheets!

Comment from Matthew
Time: January 31, 2010, 2:50 pm

Your music is absolutely fantastic. I listen to it while doing my homework. You manage to portray messages that can be interpreted in various ways by all of your listeners through your music. I’ve learned “Gentle” and working on “Sprinkle to Rain”(which is a good challenge).

Comment from gustavo
Time: January 26, 2010, 10:03 pm

hey there, i love your music and Ive been waiting a long time to see if you can add the sheet for EVENING CHAT. Id love to play that song in piano plz.

Comment from Alice
Time: January 17, 2010, 4:43 am

Thanks a lot for your song Gentle, it is abolutely amazing! It is full of feelings and memories (for me:) , these songs are one of the bests I´ve ever heard!

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: January 14, 2010, 9:01 pm

@Sylvia, thanks for your comments! I’ve been playing piano for around 20 years now. I compose music in lots of different ways, but here are the most common approaches I take: 1. record little ideas here and there, and then put them together as a whole song later on (sometimes years later), or 2. start writing and don’t look back, regardless where it takes me, until the whole song is finished (usually a few hours).

Comment from Sylvia
Time: January 14, 2010, 7:53 am

Your piano music is wonderful It’s very emotional, it makes me happy and sad at the same time, and it makes me think about life.. I don’t know how you do that, it’s a gift! For how long have you been playing the piano? And how do you compose a song? Do you just start with a few chords, or do you already have a melody in mind before you write a song? Anyway, I think it’s fantastic. At the moment I’m learning leaves in the wind, it’s such a beautiful song! And I think it’s great you put the music sheets on your website! Keep up all the good work!

Comment from Julian
Time: January 13, 2010, 12:31 am

I just wanted to let you know that there was a time when I was hating life. I was just playing ranom games on the internet when I played one that featured your music. I was imeadialy cought up in Gentle and Letting go. I cryed so much. Your music reminded me that this world isn’t all bad. That there are some good things in it. I think God has anointed you to create beautiful music. Thank you for sharing with us.

Comment from Daniel
Time: January 8, 2010, 9:33 am

I just finished learning Gentle. Thanks so much Isaac

Comment from Nasser Ajine
Time: January 4, 2010, 1:25 pm

Wauw, awesome job there mate! Lots of respect, it’s fantastic!
I’m learning to play Leaves in the Wind myself at the moment, it’s great, I really enjoy playing it. Thank you so much!

I hope things work out for you!

- Nasser Ajine

Comment from Bismuth
Time: January 3, 2010, 2:42 am

Your music is so touching, yet so easy… technically, it’s extremely simple, may I say even weak, but emotionally, it is one of the strongest music I’ve heard. Too bad it is already the night now, I’ll have to wait for tomorrow to print a copy and try these out!

Comment from Daniella
Time: December 28, 2009, 7:25 pm

I simply adore your music, these wonderful pieces inspire me and motivates me to practice my piano skills even more.. I’m starting to enjoy playing piano thanks to your music, especially “Leaves In the Wind” and I’m going to practice the rest of them – they’re truly magnificent work of art!
Thanks a lot, Isaac!

Comment from ZaXo Ken’Ichi
Time: December 9, 2009, 2:54 am

Amazing… simply amazing. The emotion that emanates from your music is astounding. Coming from a fellow musician/vocalist (well, an aspiring musician), that is the thing I look for most in music is emotion. I find it hard to write something that completely encompasses the feelings I’m trying to convey, but it seems like you have no problem with that. You truly have a priceless gift that I am glad you are giving to the world. Hopefully I can someday find a pianist that plays with the passion that you do.

Comment from Isaac Shepard
Time: December 8, 2009, 5:34 pm

@dustin, thanks for writing. I’ve been playing piano for almost 20 years now. If you are having trouble falling asleep, you can read more about me on this page before going to bed: http://www.isaacshepard.com/about/

Comment from dustin richards
Time: December 8, 2009, 7:36 am

Hey isaac your really good. im glad your a good pianoist. how long have been playing and what not?? keep doing what u can!

Comment from Halle Bramer
Time: December 5, 2009, 12:32 pm

wow. i just have to say that your music inspired me to become a pianist. It even inspired me to write my own music and so, thank you.

Comment from Daniel von H.
Time: November 27, 2009, 7:15 am

wow Isaac seriously…

I’ve heard most songs of you but Leaves in The Wind really made me cry.

Also I loved the fan comment about the raver, because so am I. I normally hate this type of music.

But…..

*Speechless*

Comment from Helge Sverre
Time: November 19, 2009, 3:34 am

YES!!!! The Leaves in the wind is free

Just printed it out now… well now i have to learn to read notes .. damn

anyways I LOVE that song Good work Isaac Keep it up!

Comment from jin Kurai
Time: November 15, 2009, 10:15 am

lovely work isaac, Masterpiece at its best, another inspiration for me!

Comment from Sanghyuk Kim
Time: November 8, 2009, 5:46 am

errr… im not allowed to spend money on these stuff… i really REALLY want to get the sheet for all smiles and tears can fall… so… haha this will be a bit rude. when are the sheets going to be free!!!!!! gaaaa! oh! and i love your music. its TRULY unexplainable (ish).

Comment from Andrew Brown
Time: November 5, 2009, 9:20 pm

Hi my name is Andrew um… (clap,clap) beautiful is all i have to say. Just wanted to say i live with depression and ur music by far is a good way to just relax and leave this world and to realize that you can overcome certain obsticals in a persons live. p.s. i have decided to have Gentle as the song for a curtain time in my life. It speaks for itself