Empowerment Through Music S2E4 • Angelo Pentaris performs "Phoenix"

”Empowerment Through Music” combines two of the things Angelo is most passionate about: music and inspiring others. Learn more about Angelo's mission: https://www.angelopentaris.com/

"When I started working on this project my goal was to create songs that express who I was at that moment. During the song writing and production process I spent a lot of time thinking about what these songs mean to me and how I could make this project as authentic and honest as possible. It occurred to me that if I shared my thoughts and dared to be vulnerable I could bridge the gap between my two passions and create something that truly reflects who I am and what I am trying to accomplish."

"In ”Empowerment Through Music” Season 2, my main goal was to take the project to the next level in as many ways as possible. One of the differences between Season 1 and 2 is that I wanted to involve more people that I personally find inspiring. Music is meant to be a shared experience and has the power to bring people from completely different walks of life together." –Angelo Pentaris

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Angelo Pentaris spent his early years in and out of hospital rooms. Due to a lack of oxygen, he was born prematurely and hooked up to machines to help him survive. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and was told he was tetraplegic – the doctors said he’d spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, unable to live independently. However, his parents wanted to do everything in their power to help him maximize his potential and live without limitations.

At 9 months old, Angelo began daily intensive physical therapy. For the first 17 years of his life, physical therapy was priority #1. At 14 years old, an injury caused Angelo to use a wheelchair for 2 years. After working so hard to create an active lifestyle, he was once again told by his doctors that his chances of walking again were less that 20%.

This is when Angelo discovered the drums. Drumming lit a fire within him and became his motivation to work towards getting better. “My disability really didn’t matter, I just knew I was going to be a drummer.” Angelo’s passion for music led him to attend Los Angeles College of Music and get a Bachelor’s of Music with an emphasis in Drum Performance.

Angelo has overcome a disability that could have taken over his life. Instead, he is a drummer in several bands, a motivational speaker, and an active fitness enthusiast. Angelo believes that everything starts with a positive mindset and that this has been his key to success. Angelo Pentaris has never given up, he has never stopped trying, and he has never taken “no” for an answer.

“My goal with this video is to inspire people to be the best version of themselves. Disability or not, I want to encourage you to find your passion and pursue it fearlessly. I wanted to share my motivation with others to help people find their passion and, in turn, inspire others themselves.”

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