We had the good fortune of connecting with Richard Johnson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Richard, can you tell us about an impactful book you’ve read and why you liked it or what impact it had on you?
When I started my new music venture called “Sound Cannon” I did it to help families that needed extracurricular activities for their kids at a time when just about everything was shut down due to COVID-19. Providing these music sessions also gave me an opportunity to introduce new skills to my young students by talking about business management, computer literacy, financial literacy, as well as challenging them to find creative ways to use their talents to help others in need.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I grew up in a musical family and learned how to play drums at 8 years old. After spending every weekend going to band rehearsal with my dad and learning more about musical arrangements and collaborating with other musicians, I started producing music of my own around the age of 13. By the time I was 19 I had the opportunity to co produce a song for India.Arie and needless to say, that experience changed my life. I continued producing and working with more artists and musicians throughout the years, and also started producing live events as well! All of that lead me to my new passion…teaching! I absolutely love teaching music and sharing my experiences with the next generation of music makers.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I love spots like Atlantic Station, Ponce City Market, and Little Five Points. One of my all time favorite spots to eat is Fox Bros. Barbecue. Also, Cafe 290 is definitely a fun spot to check out live music.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My wife has supported and encouraged me from day one and there’s no way possible I can do what I do without her!

Website: Soundcannonlive.com
Instagram: @mrrichjohnson

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