Paul Anderson

Hey everyone!! Here's a paper about one of the Piano Guys, from one of my most favorite music groups!! Please follow the link in the paper, as they have some amazing videos on their site. Hope you enjoy!! (Note: this was written as an appreciation piece that could be used before the mentioned person makes a speech.)

Paul Anderson

Tonight we have Paul Anderson of the Piano Guys speaking about how music inspires him and why he works to inspire other people to create music.

Born in Blythe, California, Paul Anderson moved with his family to St. George, Utah, when he was 12 years old. Later, he found a job working at a piano store, where he met his future wife. They married and had four children. In 2001, he bought the piano store he worked at and renamed it the Piano Gallery of Southern Utah. He also created a website, ThePianoGuys.com, to attract more customers. 

 

One of their customers, Jon Schmidt, came to the store and used the pianos to practice for recitals. Paul eventually suggested that he and Jon make videos together. In 2011, the Piano Guys officially started. The group now consists of Paul Anderson, videographer and producer; Jon Schmidt, pianist; Steven “Sharp” Nelson, cellist; and Al van der Beek, music arranger and percussionist. They have become an extremely popular group, with over a million subscribers. They have around 30 videos on their site, http://thepianoguys.com/our-videos/, and they have many more planned.

Paul is a very cheerful, lighthearted, and outgoing person who enjoys meeting fans after shows. He also enjoys taking risks and is quite ambitious. His risk-taking and ambitious side is part of what helped create the Piano Guys and has also been helping them grow. He enjoys working with the group, making super amazing videos and sharing them with people around the world.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce to you Paul Anderson!