Stephen John Paul

Stephen began playing the piano at the age of 4. During his High School yearsl he studied jazz under the directorship of jazz musician and composer John Laporta. He also played in several other small ensembles ranging from jazz and blues to rock. One such group, Latter Rain, featured his original music in a 4 piece rock setting, and took him and his group to win a local battle of the bands. Stephen eventually attended college at the State University of New York at Fredonia where he studied music business and continued playing in various ensembles including a Latin Jazz Big Band. He also began playing on church worship bands around this time. It was his experience in worship music that led him to teaching youth worship bands, mentoring young musicians and showing them how to work together as a band. And after years of teaching bands he went on to be a private piano teacher which he continues to enjoy doing. Now Stephen John Paul has collaborated with bass player Josh Way and drummer Cory Ross. Stephen now uses his unique bluesy piano rock sound to deliver music driven by strong lyrical writing and a heart for God. Stephen John Paul is a musician whose heart is to share God's love.