In 1991, Don Shetterly was paralyzed from a condition known as a "conversion disorder" for a short period of time. Since that time, he has spent many hours healing and recovering from the trauma and abuse he suffered as a child. As part of Don's healing, he used writing and music to help him recover from all that he went through in life.

 

Don released his first CD entitled "Dancing With Life" in 2003. Since that time, he has released other full length CD's including "Focusing", "Relaxing Spa Music: Mother's Day", "Relaxing Ringtones" and "Christmas Piano Songs".

 

When Don was in second grade, his mom knew of his desire to play the piano. Although there was very little money to go around, his mother made sure that his dream of playing the piano would not go unfulfilled. His family purchased an old upright piano for $35 from a neighbor. It was a gigantic piano and took many people to move it into their house. After getting the piano tuned up, Don began taking piano lessons. It did not take long for Don's piano teacher to realize just how special his talent was.

 

For most of Don's life he practiced and played for various events such as school choir and various community events. For many years, Don also played the piano for church services. In the past few years, Don has begun to develop his skill of sitting down at the piano and playing whatever music comes to his hands.

 

Don is currently a licensed massage therapist specializing in trauma recovery. He uses the power of music to help his clients heal and promote relaxation. In addition to music, Don is now the published author of the book, "Hope And Possibility Through Trauma".

 

Artists such as Yanni, George Winston, Bradley Joseph and Steven Cravis have been influential in Don's development and public release of his music. For these individuals helped Don to realize that his music should not be hidden but be allowed for everyone to experience.