GUITAR FACULTY

Paul DeCoster

Associate Faculty of Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano and Theory

“With a Master’s Degree from Manhattan School of Music, Paul DeCoster has performed for audiences in the United States, the U.K., and China. A prolific songwriter who combines mastery of guitar with soul searching lyrics that speak to audiences the world over, Paul has graced the stage with people like Deni Bonet (Carnegie Hall Concert Violinist), and Rich Kulsar, drum instructor at LIC Drum Studios and acclaimed session drummer who is credited on the Grammy Award Winning Children’s Album “All The Sounds” by Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats. He has worked with producers Denise Barbarita of Mono Lisa Studios who was the producer of “All The Sounds” and singer/songwriter/producer Fleza Doza of Brooklyn Native Studios.

He has taught students aged 5 to adult with Prospect Music Lessons under the direction of Braden Palmer for the past two years. In his lessons, he emphasizes theory, rhythm, writing, and improvisation. His goal is for people to make music right away with what skills they have by playing along with them in lessons.”