Music Direction
I’ve had some really fun experiences music directing thus far. I have worked with all ages from 6- 18 years old. I currently work at Stage to Screen, a children's theatre studio in Huntington, Long Island. I work as a music director and voice teacher. I’ve MD’d shows such as Suessical, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray, and Joseph and the Amazing Techincolor… and I’ve directed cabarets at Feinsteins/54 Below, The Duplex, Mr. Finn’s Cabaret @Barrington Stage Company, and The Titles Center to name a few! Feel free to reach out about MD inquiries! Send emails to paulvp@optimum.net, or just go to CONTACT PAULIE, and you will be able to do so!
Accompanist/Rehearsal PIanist/Audition prep
I do quite a bit of accompanists work- sometimes as a rehearsal pianist but mostly audition prep, for all ages. If you’re looking to brush off your book, find some new songs, transpose or record some songs that you need for submissions? Feel free to reach out.
Rates for audition prep and accompanist work is $50 an hour
The first time you book TWO hours at the same time with me (doesn’t have to be two hours for the same day) you get the 2nd hour for $35!
Lessons/Cocktail Hours
I also give private voice lessons and piano lesson to younger kids ages 12-18. Being a pianist that started in classical music and made his way into jazz/musical theatre I love to improv, and have been complimented on my lounge inspired piano music. I have played several cocktail hours around Long Island. Start off your cocktail hour with the timeless always stylish piano.
Private lesson rates are $40 for a half an hour and $60 an hour.
Rates for cocktail hour pianist services are $100 per cocktail hour.