Growing up as a native of Baltimore Maryland in the early 90’s as a young man. Terry spent a lot of time just like any other kid with 5 other siblings going to school in the city and working hard as a teenager to survive . He can remember his mom keeping us in church twice a week Sundays all day & Wednesdays night bible class choir and band rehearsals. To keep them Inspired to be something good in life. Terry was inspired into the world of music by his mom & dad early at age 7 by playing the trombone in the band. It wasn’t until later as Terry got older he started out playing in the church band. Then later Terry was asked to join a vocal christian group Regeneration. Even in his high school years , Terry always followed his passion even by sometimes skipping an academic class or two. Terry could be found in the music room playing music with band director Mr Brown or in choir room with Miss Gardner classical piano teacher.
Everyone thought Terry would be as vocally talented as his oldest sister. However, Terry did not realize this until later in life at age 19 that he had indeed been blessed as a singer.
He remembers the first time sitting in a talent show packed to capacity. His sister was up to sing, she was singing Whitney Houston’s “I will always love you”. He was only in the 9th grade at the time. But the minute she began singing, It was like the light bulb went on Terry in his own words. “I could not stop crying and knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. Is to inspire people from all cultures through music. Well it wasn’t until years later after graduating high school
Terry began his journey through life’s many turns. At age 23 Terry met and married his wife now Paula then moved to Tampa Florida where they have 3 beautiful daughters that are now in college.
Terry became more musically inspired when he was surrounded by some of music’s industry leaders today. Terry had the experience of serving in the local church & singing background vocals for now Pastor, Actor Producer, “Javen”. Several years later after that season came to a close. Terry began leading worship at Christian family Church tampa at the time under Pastor Rob & Jennifer Mallan. Even while leading worship in church Terry never gave up on his dream of being a Christian Recording Artist.
Since 2006 with his first 5 song demo release;“Music from Within;” A musical collaboration project with; I.G.P. “In God’s Presence Production Company”. Terry has released a couple other singles; “That’s Love” “Need Your Love” “ Give God Praise” 5 song Indie project “Start Of A New Journey”. Terry found himself in the local church working and leading worship in the community. This opportunity gave him the experience with working alongside some of Tampa’s religious leaders and musicians.
Since then, Terry has been spending time in his own studio working on his craft. In his own words.
“This music is something you know that God has given you when you wake up every morning. It’s the only thing you think about.” Yet through all of life’s challenges one is still inspired to go on, write more, produce more. My best songs came during the hard times. In his own words, “Man it’s like the pen can’t write fast enough!” “The power to the computer can’t power up fast enough to add a new guitar or drum track, man I’ve been waiting so long for this! I cannot wait to get this music out for the world to hear. I know it’s for this generation the noise from life doesn’t stop yet the songs keep on coming!
Yep, Thank You Lord for giving us this 2nd Chance!”
So excited and enjoying every moment Terry Is Back in the studio preparing for multiple Album Releases “Stoney Heart” & “Niagara Falls” A Propria Of Love”.
Yep, Thank You Lord for giving us this 2nd Chance!”
So excited and enjoying every moment.
New Release New Music Recording Artist Christian Press Release
Exposed Vocals: So, tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Terry Lysander:
I grew up in Baltimore Maryland
I spent most of our summers in North Carolina our parents would send me and my younger brother there
Virginia,
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips? Start connecting with your local coffee shops, bookstores
Terry Lysander:
I would say start in your town, if you can book a coffee shop do an open mic night once or twice a month. Then as time goes one start to break your boarders and expand,
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances?
Terry Lysander:
Of course, the art to it is being able to improvise as an artist like for instance if
Miss a lyric or a note I replace it with a run
Or it’s knowing what to do in the moment.
If I miss a phrase, or the band is playing behind me we break it down and start again
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
It’s Going to be amazing this time around will have my daughter Taylor with me performing
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Terry Lysander:
No not right now probably a mic, New sound treatments,
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Terry Lysander:
Mainly through Distro Kid right now its they have been my go-to.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Terry Lysander:
Celine Dion, The Winans, Natalie Cole, TobyMac, MaryJ Blidge, Kelly Clarkson, Boys ll Men, Pink, Norah Jones
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Terry Lysander:
We are finishing up the final mixes to Niagara Falls
“ A Propria of Love” Which probably won’t be out until spring 2023
Maybe sooner
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Terry Lysander:
If I weren’t doing music what would I be doing
Working in critical care wound care nurse
Back to nursing
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?
Terry Lysander:
The New Album Niagara Falls lots of energy some great dance tracks on there
And a few ballads, Us coming to a city near you, A lot of New content
Exposed Vocals: Any Shout-outs?
Terry Lysander:
First and foremost to God, I would not be able to do this without breathe in my body,.
2nd My Beautiful wife Paula who works so hard with our family, Our kids Christopher, Cailsy Tayliah, Taylor Victoria, Mekena Clara, My Mom “Tina”, All my siblings Shawn, Bryant, Tabia all my nieces & nephews
3rd To My spiritual parents , Monroe Saunders Jr, & Lady Windsome Bishop Marcus & Roane Johnson to , My mentor for many years, Javen Campbell, to two very special
People Rob & Jennifer Mallan – who really took me and the family in, they pretty much gave me a platform not only to cultivate my
Gift but it was also a place of me discovering me the artist.
Distro Kid, and all the other DM providers right now if it were not in place the world of music would be very different
