Terrance C. Shepherd is a classically trained pianist who graduated from Radford University with a Masters of Arts in Music concentrating in piano and music composition. He received his Bachelor of Art in music performance and piano in Spring 2018 at Queens University of Charlotte. Terrance has studied music composition with Dr. Zach Zubow, piano with Dr. Lawrence-White, and Roxanne Holt Watson at Central Piedmont Community College.

As a pianist, he loves to blend Classical, Jazz, and Contemporary music into a lush sound of harmonious melodies while incorporating classical riffs, hip hop, and r&b melodies. He was the music director and pianist for Hip Hop Orchestrated, a non-profit organization in Charlotte, North Carolina.

As a composer, he has explored the possibilities of electroacoustic music through tape music and experimental sounds. His most recent moment was playing for Alicia Keys on Instagram live while promoting her 7th album.

He strives to bring the best creative environment that challenges and enlightens his students. He believes the best approach for his student's growth and self-confidence is through passion and process, which develops their knowledge and Musicianship overall.