Back again, SaulPaul was invited by the Paramount Theater’s Summer Songwriting Camp as a guest singer-songwriter to lead a songwriting camp for young aspiring musicians. Returning by popular demand, the workshop featured SaulPaul among a star-studded line-up of musicians throughout the week to equip the next generation to learn about the craft of telling their stories through music. The Paramount and State Theatres are known for hosting legendary songwriters from around the world. Not only were camp goers taught about the power of words through songwriting but also discussed music business and life as a musician. The week long workshop is set to culminates with a showcase inside the historic Paramount Theatre. In addition to SaulPaul, vocalist, songwriter, educator, and Austin Music Award nominee Akina Adderley led one o the weekly workshops. Warren Hood, seven-time Austin Music Award winner, Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee along with Carrie Rodriguez, composer, singer, and violinist were on site.
About Paramount Theater
Over 100 years old, the Paramount Theater is one of Austin’s live event and theater venues in downtown Austin, Texas. The Paramount inspires the intellect and imagination of young people by providing them opportunities to experience, perform, and learn through the arts. The theater’s vision is that all young people will have the creative confidence they need to be successful in their communities. With a focus on the youth of Central Texas and their families, they serve approximately 22,000 kids annually. They connect people and strengthen community by showcasing unforgettable performances across genres, providing life-changing arts education programs, and dreaming up magical experiences in iconic venues that anchor and define downtown Austin.
