He’s written music for NBC sports, artist Thomas Kinkade and for a 3-year-old victim of child abuse. Wayne’s music has been described as sonic soup for the soul. Many critics consider his songs poignant, intimate and healing. You’ll wonder why you’ve never heard of him before.
Like the music you hear on our Growing Bolder videos? Wayne Gratz composed and performs many of the original songs we use. To learn more about his work, click here.
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