Paul Hoffert
American keyboard player and composer
Born
September 22nd, 1943
81 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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