Why PGRA?
Paul Green
Paul Green is a master teacher. He is responsible for changing the way that rock music is taught internationally. His knowledge, artistry, and experience provide his students with an education which far surpasses that of most music teachers.
Paul, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is the founder of an international franchised corporation of music schools. He has produced music festivals, hosted a radio show, been the music director for the Woodstock Film Festival, helped in the production of two documentary films, tour managed/managed globally revered musical artists, performed in the national touring band “Gene Ween Does Billy Joel”, and worked with Michael Lang and Steve Vai on the opening of a college-level program.
Paul has produced countless trips and tours for his students. These unique tours have included performances with Jon Anderson, Fred Armison, Adrian Belew, Alice Cooper, Stewart Copeland, Gail Ann Dorsey, Dr. Know, Donald Fagan, Perry Farrell, Peter Frampton, Gibby Haynes, Scott Ian, Ed Mann, John Medeski, Kate Pierson, Marky Ramone, Vernon Reid, LeAnn Rimes, John Sebastian, Slash Brendon Small, Sister Sparrow, Ronnie Spector, Eddie Vedder, Denny Walley, Gene Ween, John Wettom, Ike Willis, Ann Wilson.
Paul’s pride, however, is in his teaching and the success of his students. PGRA is his dream school - an advanced group of aspiring, determined, hard-working, ambitious, and hungry young musicians. More about Paul here.
Paul’s Students
Paul’s graduates have gone on to perform professionally with artists including A.C. Newman, Arc Iris, Adrian Belew, Bad Brains, Baroness, Beck, The Bobby Lees, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Cirque Du Soleil, Cleric, David Lee Roth, Dr Dog, Fetty Wap, Gene Ween, Hollywood Ending, The Iron Maidens, Jon Anderson, Misstallica, Phony Ppl, Project Object, Striking Matches, The Skins, Theophilus London, and John Zorn.
What the Students Say
Opportunity.
“It is because of Paul and lots of practicing that I’ve had so many incredible opportunities to perform in front of such amazing and huge audiences.”
Hard work.
“This program is not just about going to rehearsals. It’s about doing hard work and becoming the best musician I can.”
Service.
“PGRA taught me to ‘be of service’ to my bandmates, our audiences, and the greater community. I earned my community service hours for school because I was inspired to coordinate benefit performances.”
Friendship.
“At PGRA I found my friends for life. Working together and touring together bring us closer than anyone can imagine.”
Teamwork.
“I learned what it really means to be on a team. In sports, everyone competes against each other to get recruited to college. Here, we want everyone to be great so we can do amazing shows.”
Experience.
“Paul appreciates all of the students. When we show him our hard work and commitment, we are given special privileges, like recording in the studio for famous artists.”
Performance.
“I think one of the best things about PGRA is that we are actually taught how to be good performers, not just good musicians. This makes the shows more fun for us, but more importantly, for our audiences. This is part of what makes us stand out from other schools.”
Responsibility.
“Here at PGRA we learn quickly to be responsible because we are held to professional standards. We have to be on time, load in gear, know how to set up for the whole band, do sound checks, know all songs, and load out gear. We are treated like pros, so we act like pros.”
Passion.
“The Paul Green Rock Academy has ignited a passion for musical performance that was hidden inside of me. I wish I had found this program sooner.”
“ Paul Green Rock Academy has become our staple for fundraising event live entertainment. No other group or band has gotten such amazing feedback in all my years. These young adult, musical savants rock us to our very bones, and invoke an energy like watching the original artists they emulate. We are elated and proud to give them a stage and an audience and will continue to do so for years to come.”
- Ken Therrian, Fundraising Chair, Mother of Divine Grace School, Philadelphia, PA