ABOUT
Stephen John Paul began playing music at the age of 4 when his Grandmother began instructing him in Classical Piano Performace and Pedagogy. Over the years he studied under various teachers including Jazz Pianist Mike Markavarich and Jazz Composer John LaPorta. He attended college at the State University of New York at Fredonia where he studied Music Business and performed with the Latin Jazz Band. Throughout the years from early highschool to the present he has performed with various groups ranging in type and style from a four piece Jazz group to Progressive Rock Bands. Currently Stephen is working with a newly formed band as its Lead Singer and Keyboardist (More info on the group to come).
- Screen name:
- Stephen_John_Paul
- Member since:
- Jun 12 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Stephen John Paul's first piano influences came of all places from Yanni. And while his current style does not reflect this music, Stephen retained the intricate flowing patterns employed by the New Age Pianist/Composer. Other influences include Yes, Genesis, Rush, and Dreamtheater where he gets his progressive rock feel and song forms. In particular Stephen claims large influence from Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman (to this day Roundabout). Other musical influences include: Third Day, 3 Doors Down, Chick Corea, Herbie Hanncock, The Allman Brothers Band, Kansas, Daughtry, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Mutemath, Bob Marley, The Eagles, Journey, The Beatles, Aerosmith, The Who, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and others.
EQUIPMENT
Korg Trinity, Technics Electric Piano, Jay Turser JT-133 Semi Hollow, Eastwood Stratocaster, Roland Keyboard Amp.
