We recently connected with Paul Bomar and have shared our conversation below.
Paul, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?
The most meaningful musical project I’ve been a part of is a guitar/piano duet album called The Gift that I did with the amazing pianist Michael Pelz-Sherman. He, unfortunately, lost his wife to cancer and I had two battles with the disease, so we decided to donate all proceeds to the American Cancer Society.
Paul, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I’m a jazz guitarist. I started playing guitar at age 13 (I’m 47 as of this writing). But at 16 I gained an interest in jazz. I studied it on my own for years and began playing it publicly around 15 years ago. My music is meant to be fun and put a smile on your face, not make you feel like you’re taking a math test. I perform regularly at both public venues and private events.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
Educate your children about music. If schools don’t offer courses, educate them yourself. It’s the best way to make sure that good music is made and appreciated.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being a musician is the music itself. It’s its own reward.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.paulbomar.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.bomar/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulbomar
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/jazzguyfromnc
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/paulbomar
Image Credits
Meri Martin Photography