We’re closing out our blind dads series with Shane Lowe—drummer, percussionist, music director, accessibility consultant, ed tech professional, and the kind of dad who brings equal parts wisdom, humor and hussle to the table.
Shane became a father at 16, making him our first-ever guest to talk about parenting as a blind teen. He opens up about how that moment lit a fire under him to push harder in every area of life—especially music. He walks us through his path as a percussionist, including studying under standout mentors (one of whom wasn’t even officially his professor), and how that training shaped the creative work he does today.
He’s currently the music director for his wife Precious Perez’s live shows and directs and plays in two bands: Midair Decision, a pop band, and The Blues Pilots, a jazz/fusion instrumental band made up of musicians from Berklee College of Music.
Shane also reflects on what independence training at the Kentucky School for the Blind taught him, what matters most in raising his 9-year-old son Kayson, and why he emphasizes commitment over perfection. And yes, there are stories—like the time Kayson learned his dad was blind and confidently offered to fix it.
This one’s full of laughs, insight, and a whole lot of heart. A fitting end to a series that’s been all about honoring blind fathers who show up in their own incredible ways.
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