Paul Murphy

E-mail

drmurph@hotmail.com

Areas of Expertise

• History of Jazz
• Jazz Improvisation
• Jazz Guitar Ensemble
• Jazz Private lessons in Guitar
• History of Rock
• Class Guitar

Current Research

Teaching the History of Jazz and History of Rock Music, I am constantly researching information in the form of scholarly books, newspaper articles and internet resources to keep my courses updated and my knowledge growing. I also am continuing my pedagogical studies in contemporary guitar styles including jazz, rock, blues, funk and reggae.

Biography

Dr. Paul R. Murphy earned his Doctor of Music Arts degree in Jazz Studies from USC in 2002, completed his Master’s degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar from USC in 1999 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from the Berklee College of Music in 1986. Dr. Murphy has been a professional musician in Los Angeles for twenty years since moving from New York in 1989. He’s recorded as the guitarist on The Muppets Show Tonight, on Film Scores, Commercials, on several CD’s and has performed in Musical Theatre Pit Orchestras. He has toured the United States and Japan and has performed in concerts, recitals, nightclubs and other venues throughout Southern California.

Courses Offered at Redlands

• Jazz Improvisation
• Jazz Guitar
• Graduate Research Class
• Medieval/ Renaissance Music History
• Jazz Guitar Ensemble
• Class Pop Guitar
• Applied Lessons in Jazz & Pop Guitar

Degrees Held

• D.M.A., University of Southern California, 2002, Jazz Studies
• M.M., University of Southern California, 1999, Performance in Studio/Jazz Guitar
• B.M., Berklee College of Music, 1986, Jazz Composition and Arranging
• Assiciate in Applied Science, Five Towns College, 1984, Contemporary Music

Previous Teaching Experience

• California State University Channel Islands, 2004 to present
• University of Redlands, 2003 to present
• Fullerton College, 2002-2005
• Pepperdine University, 2002-2003

Professional Experience

Professional Musician in Los Angeles since 1989
Work includes Motion Picture, Television, Radio Studio Work, and Live Performances

Professional Affiliations

• California Faculty Association (CFA)
• American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Local 47
• College Music Society (CMS)