CREDENTIALS:
16 years of formal and/or private study of Classical, Jazz, Gospel and R&B.
Over 18 years of professional singing experience in Classical, Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Adult Contemporary, Blues and Pop.
0
Performed internationally and specifically in Toronto at Roy Thompson Hall, CNE, Massy Hall, The Hummingbird Centre, Liberty Grand and Metro Convention Centre. Most memorable performances singing for Quincy Jones, Elton John and the Prime Minister of Canda. Performed with Speech from the Grammy award winning group 'Arrested Development', recorded with Juno winner Liberty Silver and worked with Grammy nominated recording artist Jill Scott.
Paula Griffith has been involved with many charitable groups and has produced and directed successful fundraisers, corporate events and talent programs. Most recently she directed and produced "The Stars of the Universe", "A Night of Beauty" for the Beauty Night Society and "The Power of One" concert for the PACT organization. Many of her performers have gone on to have successful careers starring in such feature films as Honey, in Much Music videos and working for successful artists like Keisha Chante and Missy Elliot.
For over 10 years she has been one of Canada's best Vocal Teacher and Performance Coach for professional award winning artists, TV celebrities, choirs, theatre productions and for singers who are just beginning. Paula can bring out any performance using her knowledge of different music generes and her acting techniques. As an actress and member of the ACTRA union, her credits include national Canadian & American commercials and apperances in films like "The Four Brothers" and the critically acclaimed legal drama "Wonderland". Paula is currently the Music Director for the PACT organization, Vocal Coach for Global Television's "Da Kink in my Hair" Daniel J. Gordon and Y.T.V's #1 hit show "The Next Star".
CURRENT PROJECTS 2009-2010
Vocal Coach to Neshama Theatre Troupe. An organization catering to the artistic needs of the Orthodox Jewish Community. This all-girl's music theatre program addresses the importance of art and expression by providing a modest environment where girls can explore their talents. Those involved will be learning drama, singing and dance with the instruction of experience professionals. This year's musical will be "Fiddler On The Roof".
Working on her new album called "Race to Place" due out in stores 2010. Producing and directing a concert/TV documentary celebrating Canadian artists and the spirit of music called "Higher Ground".
Music by: Simply Red "If You Don't Know Me By Now"