Biography
Hi, I’m William Sheppard — a music creator and software engineer based in New York City.
Music has been a core part of my life since childhood. Alongside classical piano training, I developed a deep interest in technology, which led me to work as a software engineer specializing in React development. Over the years, I’ve merged these two worlds by teaching myself music production in Logic Pro and Ableton, creating original tracks that blend hybrid rhythms, experimental synthesis, and mixing techniques.
Starting January 2026, I’ll be continuing to refine my craft through courses at 343 Labs in NYC, focusing on Sound Design & Synthesis and Advanced Music Composition & Arrangement.
Listen up
Welcome! As a musician and self-taught producer, my goal is to blend the energy of contemporary music with the groove and musicality of live performance. This portfolio showcases a selection of my work, reflecting my journey and growth as an artist.
Original Production
This section highlights three original tracks from 2023–2025, tracing my growth as a producer. Each piece showcases different styles and techniques—from minimalist trap-R&B foundations to layered melodic electronics and disco-inspired dance production—reflecting my evolving sound design, mixing skills, and creative approach.
2023 - “Alone”
Trap-R&B production inspired by Summer Walker’s Over It; built on minimal layers with a clear, organized song structure and a moodier, evolving outro.
2024 - “Not Going Anywhere”
Melodic, moody electronic track blending live piano with MIDI layers. Features sampled and chopped vocals from Astrid Sonne’s Staying Here, showcasing live piano layering, sampling techniques, and hybrid live/DAW production.
2025 - “Push It”
Dance-disco–inspired production using a larger session with track automation, improved mixing, detailed layering, side-chaining, expanded plug-ins, and experimental vocal melodies.
More Demos
This section showcases additional demos from 2022–2025, documenting the progression of my production journey. From early experiments to more refined tracks, these works highlight my evolving approach to sound design, arrangement, and mixing.
2022
2023
2024
2025
Piano Covers
This section features piano interpretations of two of my favorite songs. Through these arrangements, I explore melody, harmony, and expressive performance, highlighting my approach to translating full compositions into solo piano versions.
Mia and Sebastian’s Theme by Justin Hurwitz (La La Land)
River Flows in You by Yiruma
Contact
Have a question or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out — I’m happy to answer any inquiries about my work or discuss potential projects.
Email
williamsheppard804@gmail.com
Phone
+1 (804) 385-6127
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/wsheppard30