Tavares is a modern day psalmist whose amazing journey as a songwriter, poet, and producer illustrates how the grace of God births gifts meant to bless and inspire. His poetry runs the gamut of the human condition from politics to love to family to overcoming trials and spirituality.


Since 2009, Tavares has written and co-produced a catalog of music that at its core is the message of the Gospel and a true gift of inspiration.

Tavares’ desire to lead others to Jesus Christ and help them to understand their divine worth in Him has been at his core since a youth.

He is currently on staff at St. James United Methodist Church in the metro-Atlanta area and is a graduate of Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

Tavares combined his passion of helping others and teaching to transform student lives for over 15 years. He has been featured multiple times in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for his service as an educator and mentor to youth in the metro-Atlanta area.
Tavares has been an educator in the metro-Atlanta area and currently consults organizations and teacher groups on mentoring, dealing with African American males, and integrating character education into the curriculum and much more. His proven unique teaching and mentoring methods are based on his personal notion that all children can learn and reach their potential if nurtured positively and consistently. 

How Amazing (Songwriting)

Embers (Songwriting)

Arise (Songwriting)

Phoenix Rising
(Songwriting + Poetry)

5th Isle 4th Row
(Poetry)

O Come All Ye Faithful
(Arrangement + Poetry)

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Evoking the spirit of the Psalms, The Ascension Project is a compilation aimed at worshiping God through music, song, and poetry. The Ascension Project reminds listeners that communion with God can ignite their faith in order to uplift, heal and overcome. It is a testimony of the love, grace, and redemption of God expressed as notes, melody, and verse.

Once you listen, you will be blessed, and you will remember that you were born to ascend.

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Helping Young Writers Find Their Voice

Tavares is a co-founder of VerbalEyze, a non-profit organization aimed at  fosters, promoting and supporting the development and professional growth of emerging teenage and young adult writers, ages thirteen through twenty-two. The organization strives to help them develop as writers and find their voice as they mature.

Initiatives that support this objective include providing access to public performance spaces, writers workshops, and publication opportunities.

Learn more about Verbalize