Welcome to shaunpaul.com, the home of Seattle area cellist, composer, teacher and performer, Shaun Paul. The following pages offer a glimpse into the life of this diversified, passionate and versatile musical artist based in the Seattle area. Information regarding Shaun Paul's albums, performances, music licensing, as well as cello instruction can be found on the following pages.
2009 CONCERT AND FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
In 2009, Shaun will appear at many of Seattle 's best attended festivals, where he enjoys sharing his music, meeting fans and conversing with all who share his affection for life, nature, and music. It is during many of these conversations, where inspiration begins, where creative ideas are shared, and new directions and musical partnership are formed. For an updated list of his 2009 appearances and his concert schedule
click here. Shaun is an active performer in Seattle and enjoys collaborationing with local musicians performing concerts and private events.
Concert dates and details TBA.
THE CELLO STUDIO
Shaun maintains a flourishing cello studio from his private residence in Bothell , WA , where he shares his love of music and enthusiasm for the cello with aspiring cellists of all ages and abilities. Many of his students are involved with Seattle 's local youth symphonies, musical groups and ensembles, and have gone onto study cello performance at major Universities. Inquires about cello lessons and reviews can be found at
www.teachstreet.com. and by
click here.
FILMS AND COLLABORATIONS
His most recent collaborations include a stunning High Definition film documenting the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon . This collaboration features music from his A Walk through Time, and A Path to Somewhere albums, and is expected to have its television debut later this year. Stay tuned for updates and release dates of this film.
CHARITIES AND CAUSES
In 2008 Shaun began supporting charitable and nonprofit organizations committed to positive social, environmental and global change through donations from public performance revenue and album sales. For each album sold, a contribution is made to the "Global Carbon Reduction Fund" offsetting approximately 62 pounds of carbon dioxide. You can learn more about the fund at
www.carboncontrol.org.. In addition Shaun has set up a fund for the charities he wishes to support through live performances. For every performance, 5% of revenue will be delegated to a variety of charities chosen on yearly bases. You can learn more about his performances at
www.shaunpaulevents.org.!
View his current
charities and causes.
RECENT ALBUMS
In 2006 Shaun Paul released his third nationally and internationally distributed album, Everlasting, an album written as a reaction to the pace of society. It is a reflection inward, written from a place of hope for a better world to come. You can learn more about his album releases by
clicking here. He is currently working on a new album, release date TBD.
STAYING IN TOUCH
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click here. You can also stay up to date on Shaun's latest news by joining him on
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Shaun states, "I strongly beleive that music is a powerful medium from which to express the deepest of human emotions and desires; a language that reaches the farthest depths of the soul and has the capacity to inspire and heal. Whether I am performing works by Faure or Saint-Saens, teaching my wonderful students, collaborating with fellow musicians and friends, or delving deeply into my creative roots as a composer, I know I am always at home with what I love so much; the beautiful and mysterious art of music.”
