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Paul Miller’s Story

I am a writer. I was writing poetry and songs before I could play a guitar and sing, and I wrote my first song when I was 10. I've lived a life of music and have amassed enough songs to fill my catalogue, Stories of Life.

My journey began in 1964 when I saw The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. That sparked my creative juices and a life-long love affair with music: the poetry of it, the rhythms of it. I was passionate about music as a young boy, and that's unwavering even today.
The guitar, my companion, has been my best friend throughout growing up in the sixties, being educated in the seventies and working into the 21st Century; I've written love songs, novelty songs, patriotic and Christian songs as well as rock and country songs. I even worked for an advertising agency writing jingles.

I’m proud to be performing for over 40 years as a professional musician. I've branched into writing screenplays, songs to accompany them, jingles, and marketing campaigns.

See below to download my Resume or Scroll below to see details of my career.
PERFORMANCE SECTION

GUITARIST/SINGER

2001 - Current: Play guitar and sing with pre-recorded tracks at concerts, private parties and special events. Performing Smooth Jazz, Tropical Blends, Oldies and Originals throughout the Tampa Bay area including Assisted Living Facilities in Pinellas County.

1989 - 2000: Guitarist and Singer in the male/female duo "The Millers" specializing in Soft Rock, Smooth Jazz and Tropical Blends. Appeared throughout the Tampa Bay area's top Resorts, Country Club's, Hotels, and aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship "Fascination". Highlights include performing at then Governor Jeb Bush's fundraiser at Belleview Biltmore.

BASSIST/SINGER

2002 - 2019: Performed as Bassist/Guitarist in the Praise Band and Orchestra at Calvary Church in Clearwater, Fla.

1991 - 2002: Performed as Bassist/Guitarist and Bass Vocalist in the Praise Band, Choir and Men's Quartet at the First Christian of Clearwater, Fla.

1980 - 1989: Performed as Bassist/Guitarist and Vocalist in the Praise Band and Choir at Faith Community Church in Largo, Fla.

Performed Bass on two Calvary produced CD's and DVD's: "In the Sanctuary," 2007 and "All the Power You Need", 2005.

1976 - 1988: Bassist and Singer with live bands. Appeared with The Drifter's, The Coasters, The Shirells, John Raitt and McClain Stephenson.

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS (JINGLES)

2015: Developed Logo and Jingle campaign for FloridaILoveYa. Wrote and produced advertising Jingle, including writing voice overs.

2010: Wrote and produced  jingle campaign for Gulf World Marine Park, Panama City Beach, Fla.
Wrote and produced advertising jingle for The Robert Dokken Report, Panama City, Fla.

1979 - 1980: Media Design Advertising Agency - Clearwater Fla. Wrote and produced Advertising Jingles for Jersey Jim Junction, Com-Tel, and Sacino & Sons.

SONGS AND CDS

2016: Produced new CD "Stories of Life" Volume 1.

2010: "We the People" CD single.

2007: "Florida" - Single featured as part of a state-sponsored declaration ceremony.

2007: "Looking for the Sunshine" CD featuring 11 original Christian songs.

2006: "Middle-Aged Man"; CD featuring 11 original songs.

1998 - 2000: Weavus Family CDs for Children's books.

BOOKS

2015: Developed Paul Miller Music Catalog "Stories of Life"

2014: Introduction to the World of Guitar and Music - a guitar instructional book

SCREENPLAYS

2014: "The Sweet Sixties" - Original Screenplay co-wrote with Sloan Golden with two accompanying original songs "The Road of Love" and "Priscilla's Heart".

2013: "Ghostdancer" - Original Screenplay co-wrote with Sloan Golden with accompanying original song "Ride the Wave/Ghostdancer Theme".

2012: "Star Five & The Seventh Stone" - Original Screenplay for family-rated, science fiction/adventure motion picture with two accompanying original songs "Angel Wings" and "One Song".

TEACHING

2015 - 2002: Teach guitar and bass in my home studio, Clearwater, Fla.

2003 - 2015: Teach Guitar, Bass Guitar and writing at the Musical Art School, Calvary Church, Clearwater, Fla.

OTHER ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS

1983 & 2005: Performed as "Richard Henry Lee" in the stage version of the Broadway Musical "1776" at the Royalty Theatre, Clearwater, Fla. and reprising the role at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, Tarpon Springs, Fla.

2004: Cast as an extra in the funeral scene of the film "The Punisher" (Lionsgate and Marvel Film production).

1982: Performed as "Sir Dinadan" in the stage version of the Broadway play "Camelot" Royalty Theatre, Clearwater, Fla.

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts Degree - St. Petersburg College. Major in Composition with Guitar as principle instrument. Minor in voice.

Private guitar study with Frank Mullen, St. Petersburg College and voice study with Madame DeBernardo, Clearwater, Fla.

Screenplay classes at St. Petersburg College and writer's conference at Eckerd College. Writer's Conferences at "Willamette Writers" Portland, Ore.

AWARDS

2007: Original song "Florida" featured in the declaration ceremony held at the state capital, Tallahassee.

2005: Larry Award for Best Musical - "1776" ensemble award.

1980: Addy Awards for "Best Locally Produced Radio Spot" and "Best Locally Produced Radio Campaign" for Jersey Jim Junction.

1979: Honorable Mention - American Songwriting Competition for original song "Look In My Eyes."
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