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Described as being "a multi-genre musical genius" and "the best musician in martial arts living today", Todd Norcross has been writing and recording songs for over sixteen years. He earned a Degree in Sound Engineering and Advanced Music Production from the prestigious "Recording Workshop" school in 1997.
He has written, recorded and produced well over 500 hundred original songs ranging from pop and folk rock to Celtic instrumentals and movie soundtrack scores. Although primarily a finger-picking guitarist, he also plays five other instruments. In 1998, he was recognized as being a "visionary of sound for the next generation of musicians".
As a teacher, Todd Ryotoshi Norcross holds 3rd Degree Black Belts and teaching licenses in To-Shin Do and Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu. He was awarded the ninja warrior name "Ryotoshi" which means "Warrior of the Clear Blade of Truth" by Tenth Degree Black Belt Hall of Fame Member Stephen K. Hayes. He is a meditation teacher and lecturer on Eastern Philosophy and how it can be applied in the West. He was also given the name "Ho-Un" meaning "Dharma Cloud". He donates his time as a Liberation Prison Project spiritual adviser to several people in various prisons across the US. He has also had articles, poetry and artwork published nationally. -K. Nero