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Hi!

I'm Paula – a singer, pianist, composer, vocal coach, and cultural manager with Austrian, French, and Canadian roots, currently based in Vienna, Austria.

Fascinated by a city full of music, I began singing and studying classical piano at a young age. My early years were shaped by experiences in several Viennese children's choirs, music schools, and performance programs, it's fair to say that I always loved music.

 

Over time, my artistic focus shifted toward contemporary styles. In 2020, I earned my degree in jazz voice and vocal pedagogy from the Vienna Music Institute. Eager to explore the broader cultural landscape, I later pursued a Master’s in Cultural Management at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, which I completed in 2024.

 

My music is influenced by my heritage, my love of language and the desire to express my authentic self. Artists like Edith Piaf, Radiohead, Regina Spektor, and Camille have been my idols since day 1 - their impact is woven into everything I write. 

 

Currently, I compose and perform with projects such as Belle Affaire, soulparlez, Tales of Water, and various jazz ensembles, bringing music to stages across Austria, Germany, and China.

 

In addition to my work as a musician, I’m passionate about inspiring the next generation. I’ve shared my expertise by teaching at Vienna’s English Theatre’s School of Performing Arts and offering private singing lessons. I also enjoy curating intimate, interdisciplinary cultural events, including the Ein/e ART Festival at WUK and the Stereotyp*in Festival at Brick-15 in Vienna.

CV 

(shortened)

Education

2021 -2024

Master's degree in Cultural Management at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna - to deepen my knowledge of the cultural sector and its management alongside my work as a musician. Master's thesis title: Social security systems for freelance musicians - a comparison between France and Austria

2019 -2020

One-semester Erasmus+ study stay at the Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio in Madrid as part of my jazz singing training

Diploma studies in jazz singing and vocal pedagogy at the VMI (Vienna Music Institute, Conservatory for Jazz and Popular Music)

2016 -2020

Working experience

2024 - ongoing

Freelance musician

2022 - 2024

Project assistant at Penthesilea Academy: Creation of social media content and co-organization of masterclasses and concerts

2022 - 2023

Co-initiator and organizer of the transdisciplinary festival “Stereotyp*in Festival” at Brick-15 in Vienna

2021 - 2022

Vocal teacher at “Showtime” – the musical training for young people at the Vienna English Theatre

November 2022

Evening performance direction and assistance to the artistic director for the anniversary ball of the Rotkreuzball in the viennese town hall

October 2021

Press assistant during "Donaufestival" 

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