Derek Theron

Derek Theron was raised in a home where popular music was always in the air. An eclectic range of music roared from the family record player. Beatles, Elvis, Smokey Robinson, as well as the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Beethoven were common selections. Derek conceived his first song at age 9, while riding his bicycle to the corner store as an errand for his mother, a once screaming Beatles fan. His song entitled "Oh Lisa" had lyrics and music even though he hadn't yet learned to play an instrument. Through his teen years, Theron was professionally trained in guitar, piano and singing, and was fixated on developing his own music and songwriting skills. By age 17 he had saved up enough money to purchase his first 8 track recorder and began compiling his body of work, sacrificing all normalcy in his life for music. Up to the present time, Derek has produced a number of solo and band CDs which drew some label interest. His work has been featured in many online articles and local newspapers, with songs receiving radio play and placement in independent film. In recent years, Derek Theron was accredited with 2 Billboard World Songwriting awards.