About Live for Music Artist: Shaun Canon

Shaun Canon is a skilled and polished musician, vocalist, and songwriter. He's also recently established himself as a television show producer, with his dazzling new music TV show, Live for Music (www.youtube.com/liveformusictv). His affiliated Live for Music Tour (www.liveformusictour.com) takes place at high schools across the nation and is receiving raving reviews and positive buzz from critics and the public, alike.

He wrote the theme song for Shadow Complex (Rated the #1 Download video game of ALL Time by IGN), performed in a rock band in L.A., was nominated for the Hollywood Music Awards and an Independent Music Award, won $30,000 for receiving most votes in a UK Music Contest, Slice the Pie, and he is touring the US and Europe with his highly acclaimed Live for Music Tour.

"I want people to realize that I'm a versatile songwriter, and that I'm very passionate about my music," Canon said. "I'm not just a jazz singer, or a piano/rock artist. I'd compare my music to the light that's refracted through a prism. It comes out in a variety of patterns and colors, but all derives from the same prism and same light source."

A recent review stated that Shaun Canon music "is clearly a nod to a rich musical past and an appreciation of its wide-screen cinema, [but his] pop leanings give the music a contemporary framework—the songs are both a longing glance backward and a running jump forward."

Shaun always loved music. Canon started singing at age three, hammering the keys since six and with encouragement from his piano teacher, made the transition into composition at age 15. By 16 he cut his first record before recording a series of albums and demos. As his music progressed he was able to collaborate with some of the best musicians and music producers in the country. These musicians have artist credits such as Madonna, Michelle Branch, Destiny's Child, Stacie Orrico, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, and No Doubt.

Shaun is currently working on a couple projects to help motivate young artists and infuse a love for music and the arts. His hope is to give opportunities to these artists that would otherwise be barred from them. With the Live for Music Tour, Shaun Canon helps high school music and arts programs around the country and provides young kids with an exceptional and unforgettable performing opportunity.