Let Your Faith Do The Talking

Let Your Faith Do The Talking

Introducing Richmond, VA drummer/producer “TyBizzy," whose credits include performing for Barack Obama, Beyoncé at Coachella, and work in Japan with Universal Studios. Ty shares how he started drumming at 18 months, chose music over baseball, and grew up in a tough Richmond neighborhood where friends protected and motivated him. Listen and see how God can use prayer and sacrifice to opened doors in both your ministry and career... Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_levites_corner_/ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome And Shoutouts 02:02 Show Links And Academy 02:38 Meet TyBizzy 05:26 Early Drumming Roots 07:23 Family Musical Legacy 09:12 Choosing Music Over Baseball 10:58 From Richmond To The World 11:48 Hood Lessons And Protection 14:31 Grammy Wins And Purpose 17:02 Car Business And Unhappiness 18:07 Japan Call And Sacrifice 23:15 Beyonce Gig Opportunity 24:45 Last Minute LA Gig 25:19 Walking Away For Growth 25:39 Emmy Nod Grammy Win 27:19 Skills Opens Doors 28:59 Dark Times And Purpose 30:18 Mentors And Rudiments 33:17 Learning To Read Music 36:35 Norfolk State Dream Team 40:38 Rapid Fire Questions 44:48 Wrap Up

Faith, Craft, and Perfect Timing

Give the gift back to the gift Giver. In this second part of our interview with Abizz, we continue talking about working on your craft, avoiding shortcuts, and becoming versatile. We'll also hit on pursuing your dreams, writing goals down to find success, and acting to make things happen. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_levites_corner_/ Timestamps: 00:00 Part 2 Kickoff + Shoutouts (God, family, team, listeners) 02:15 Where to Find Levi’s Corner: Website, Academy & IG 02:55 Introducing Grammy-Winning Producer Aaron Boyles 04:35 Hearing the News: The Moment the Grammy Win Hit 06:45 “To God Be the Glory”: Talent vs. Calling 07:15 The “Marriage” to Your Gift: Give It Back to the Giver 08:37 Money, Love Offerings & Why It’s Not Always About the Check 09:23 Real Advice for Musicians: Craft, Click Track & No Transpose 10:04 Become Versatile: Learn Genres (Salsa, Samba, Bossa, Jazz) 13:44 Musician vs. Producer: ‘Less Is More’ and Leaving Space 16:39 Handling Critique: Get Your Feelings Out of the Way 17:00 Tough Skin Stories: Church Training, Mentors & Getting Better Under Pressure 21:33 Giving Flowers: Celebrating the Grammy Win & Staying Humble 22:18 What’s Next: New Jingles, Secret Projects & Overseas Collabs 23:22 Dream Collabs: Top Artists He Wants to Produce For 25:31 Big Screen Goals: Scoring Avatar (and More) 26:45 Virginia Pride: The Grammy-Winning Wave from the 757 to Richmond 28:10 Advice for Dreamers: Drive, Timing, and Not Letting Comparison Win 31:30 Full-Circle Moment: From Burger King Days to Grammy Nights 32:55 Write the Vision: Start Somewhere, Speak It, and Keep Going 35:47 Where to Find Him + Final Shoutouts & Sign-Off

Belief and Determination in 2026

Discover how belief and relentless effort can transform your life and propel you towards success in 2026. In this episode, I express my deep excitement and gratitude for the new year and share a heartfelt reflection on the journey we've taken together. I highlight the success of our previous episode with Grammy-nominated producer Aaron 'Abizz' Boyles and express my thanks to God, my family, friends, and the amazing support team. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_levites_corner_/ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Gratitude 01:01 Reflecting on Past Success 02:06 Acknowledging Support and Team 03:32 Introducing Levi's Corner Academy 05:38 The Power of Belief 11:16 Biblical Inspiration and Modern Application 21:25 Overcoming Challenges with Determination 26:09 Final Encouragement and Conclusion

End of Year Reflections & Musical Journeys with Aaron "Abizz" Boyles

In this final episode of the year for The Levi's Corner Soundboard, I reflect on the journey we've taken and express my deep gratitude for the incredible moments we've shared. This episode features a heartfelt conversation with Aaron "Abizz" Boyles, a Grammy-nominated producer, multi-instrumentalist, and long-time friend. Aaron's story is one of faith, resilience, and dedication to his craft. We discuss the importance of failure, the current state of musicianship, and the need for a reset in originality. Thank you to all our listeners, supporters, and guests for making this year unforgettable! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_levites_corner_/ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Reflections on the Year 01:47 Gratitude and Acknowledgements 04:09 Introducing the Guest: Aaron Boyles 07:33 Aaron Boyles' Musical Journey 09:42 Early Influences and Inspirations 18:45 The Influence of My Father 19:24 A Life-Changing Gift: Herbie Hancock and Wayman Tisdale 20:32 Punishment and Musical Exploration 23:46 From Failure to Grammy Nomination 29:10 The Importance of Process and Originality 32:00 Advice for Aspiring Musicians 34:42 Gratitude and Social Media 36:22 Final Thoughts and Appreciation

He Was Fired After This Went Viral...part 2

In this empowering and insightful episode, we welcome back our dear friend Pastor Nate Mumford as we talk more about the integral role of worship leaders and the dynamics between church leadership and musicians. We continue talking about the recent viral clips of church conflicts and the importance of humility and communication. Pastor Nate shares valuable perspectives on leading through humility, understanding the spirit of the house, and the necessity for churches to nurture genuine worship experiences. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Gratitude00:53 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements02:47 Introducing Pastor Nathan Mumford06:27 Discussion on Viral Clip10:20 Musicians and Worship Dynamics23:08 The Importance of Worship in Church30:23 Eliminating Confusion in Church Services30:56 Commendable Leadership and Intentionality31:28 Weaponizing Scripture: A Critical Discussion32:10 The Mahogany Brown Incident: Context and Analysis34:54 Leadership Failures and Public Rebuke36:28 The Impact on Church Community and Trust37:47 Responses and Reflections on the Incident41:01 The Role of Pastors and Leaders in the Church42:53 The Importance of Humility and Respect in Leadership49:28 Final Thoughts and Call to Action