MICHAEL LOFTON

About MICHAEL LOFTON

“Admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord ". Col 3:16
This is the motto and ministry cornerstone that Michael Lofton has built his life and ministry upon. .A native Louisianan, Michael was born and raised in Deridder La., the son of a Baptist minister. Seeing his musical potential, his parents encouraged his musical development by enrolling him in piano lessons being taught by their church musician. This propelled his development forward and soon he began playing for area churches including the city's award winning community choir, the Deridder Community Choir .After high school he attended Mcneese State University. Where he majored in vocal music education and, he participated in the marching band and University Choir. This experienced of being exposed to both classical and jazz music forms served to not only provide fertile ground for further growth, but would also become the ear markings of his piano style. when a friend introduced him to the music of Thomas Whitfield ,it became the single most influential force on his music, much of which can still be heard in his playing and arranging today. Always