Shane Wheeler

Sat, Apr 18

Shane Wheeler is a composer, curator, artist, and studio creative director based in North Carolina. He serves as the Creative Director of Unheard Project GSO, where he focuses on building meaningful connections within the regional music community. Wheeler has been playing saxophone for 16 years, bass guitar for 6 years, and piano for 8 years. He brings over a decade of teaching experience as a saxophone instructor and eight years as a beginner-level piano instructor. Since beginning his professional music career in 2019, he has become a key connector in the NC music scene, intentionally linking musicians, artists, and opportunities to help careers grow collectively. As a performer, Shane has shared the stage with artists such as Charlie Hunter, Drew Foust, Maia Kamil, Ashley Virginia, Jonathan Timber, and the A&T Gospel Choir. In the studio, he has tracked horns for a range of NC artists, with notable credits including Live United and Fantasia. He has also worked closely with Greensboro’s growing studio The 68 Sound, connecting artists with production teams and contributing to several recording projects. Beyond Greensboro, Shane has been involved with a Charlotte-based music and artist collective Called Sonorous Wave focused on cultivating community through curated events, pop-up performances, and technical support, including stage backing and audio engineering for local venues.