Paul Lewis

Serves Rochester, NH

35244

Hired 26 times

5 employees

25 years in business

$45

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Paul Lewis
Completed on 9/14/2016

Introduction

Our company has been in the entertainment business for over 30 yrs. We work in the film, television and music industry. We offer vocal, acting, musical theatre, scene study, songwriting, producing, career coaching, music therapy and guitar sessions by industry professionals. We offer in-studio one on one sessions as well as virtual sessions that place in the comfort of your own home by entering our virtual studio with just a click on a link and knock on our virtual door. The sessions can take place on a computer, Ipad, tablet or your phone’s browser. We create an environment that is tailored to each person’s individual needs. We believe that giving clients the opportunity to experience the entertainment world from instructors who live in it every day is important for those who want to pursue a career professionally. Our clients who are looking for a private safe space to pursue their love of the arts or to just get some “me” time has the chance to do so with top entertainers who make the sessions fun and relaxing. We also offer sessions for special needs such as speech therapy, music therapy, and breathing techniques. Our clients with autism and other disabilities have shown great improvement in socialization skills and speech improvement. About Me: I’ve been in the music and entertainment business as a professional actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer, and a touring musician since 1987. I was signed to Sony /CBS records and have had national releases and toured with major acts before creating my own independent record label, Realize Records. I have been featured in several magazines and TV shows such as Billboard, Variety, Music Connection, Movie Maker and Delmarva Life. I am a member of The Recording Academy and have been on the Grammy entry list in multiple categories over several years. I have also been a songwriter and producer for recording artists since 1998. I have starred in Musical Theatre productions including Rocky Horror Picture Show, Equus, Cabaret and Sweeney Todd. I have also starred in feature films, TV shows and have been the subject of music feature film documentaries. I also compose music for feature films, animated and tv series. I have had the honor of being nominated for the IDEA award’s Most Innovative Teacher in 2017 and won for the best pop song in a feature film at Garden State Film Festival for the song We are Waiting. I am currently working on music for a new documentary, a feature film and I will be releasing my latest music project recording in 2022.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Our lessons range in between $55 to $65 an hour for most sessions. Flat rates are available for recording projects and are determined by the scale of the project.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Our first session is spent getting to the know the client and what they are looking to get out of the sessions after that we turn our focus to creating an individual plan using specialized techniques to bring that plan to fruition.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have over thirty years of experience in the music and entertainment business as a touring musician and have been helping artists with their vocals and performance in the studio and while on tour since 2000. Prior to that, I majored in acting and music at Salisbury University in Maryland. I have personally performed over 5,000 live shows and have techniques that have allowed myself and my clients to find their voice, take it to the next level and how to maintain a sense of calm under stressful situations.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I started by helping musician friends who needed help hitting notes for recordings while I was in Los Angeles in 1999. In 2005 I was asked by a Performing Arts Center to teach Vocal, Acting and Guitar lessons to young people attending the center. 2013 through 2017 I was asked to lead the Vocal and Music department at a Charter High School. I noticed some individuals really needed extra one and one attention so I began the one on one private lessons to help those individuals.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have worked with beginners, professionals, and everyone in between. I have worked with young children and teenagers to help them find their voice and gain the confidence to perform in front of people, I worked with people who wanted to sing better in church. I have helped a person with autism who had vocal impairments to start to speak more frequently and clearly. I have helped a dentist learn how to speak more clearly through his accent to his patients. I have worked with a transitioning person to help them find their female voice. It’s really about each individual and their needs.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

The Creep Club is an original play that we came up with then worked on with all my clients to help bring it to life. My music clients worked on the music score for the play. My acting clients helped create their characters. I have photography and graphic design students as well who help with marketing. My business partner who has written several screenplays and produced films through Realize Studios wrote the script. It was an amazing experience that we will create again and again. Next up a Virtual recording that we will all be involved in. Singing Group : TruVoX we have traveled all across the country recording and performing unique vocal strong versions of popular tunes then releasing them worldwide on Itunes. Spotify and Amazon. Days of Power Feature Film Writing, Singing and Producing with Artists on Realize Records Directing Music Videos Alyssa Lee Lewis - Voices Carry Alyssa Lee Lewis - We are waiting Amber Rahman - Take on the Fray Heathens - Fire

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Be open to exploring things that you might not even know that you can do or will enjoy.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Take the time to think about yourself and what you want. Self-care is not selfish. Think about what you want to get out of it.