Paul Hoffert

American keyboard player and composer

Paul Hoffert - American keyboard player and composer
Born

September 22nd, 1943
82 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A keyboard player, composer, and academic, contributions include founding the band Lighthouse, which blended rock and orchestral music. Composed scores for films and documentaries, achieving recognition in the field of music. Served as a music educator and has been involved in various academic pursuits, including work in music technology and digital media. The dedication to advancing music education and technology has marked a significant part of the career.

Co-founded the band Lighthouse

Composed film and documentary scores

Contributed to music technology education

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