Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Paull E Rubin. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Paull E, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

I have long lended my support to environmental causes. I wrote and donated the song “Don’t Cut Me Down” to the Rainforest Action Network and have performed in many fundraising events to save and protect the Gaviota Coast from development. I helped protect the Douglas Family Preserve in Santa Barbara by performing benefit shows as well.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I began playing guitar at age two when my parents got me a Mickey Mouse club guitar and my grandfather began teaching me the basics of the fretboard. I began writing songs at age 11, influenced by the Beatles primarily. My grandfather was a brillliant banjo player who I loved to jam with and learned the art of rhyme from him. I had an early fascination with tape recorders and my friends who played in early bands with me all liked to record our songs. I studied guitar privately and took many music classes in college at LA Pierce, CSUN & received a BA in Anthropology from Humboldt, now a polytechnic University. I studied studio recording there under the Theater Arts Department and later received a certificate from the L.A. Recording Workshop. I formed a popular rock band (Sugarbush) that worked steadily in Norhtern California, our recordings were featured on local and regional radio stations which qualified me for membership with ASCAP as a writer and publisher member, (Rubinhood Publishing). I have written around 200 songs that appear on 14 albums of music. I am now a solo artist that collaborates musically with various musicians on the west coast to perform the music live and enjoy radio interviews that feature the recordings. I have produced over 60 CD projects for other musical artists and enjoy teaching guitar lessons.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

I had to completely change my instrument in order to remain a part of the band I had formed as a young teenager. I had been playing drums in a garage band and was getting pretty good but my family moved from our home in Long Beach, CA to Northridge in the San Fernando Valley. I soon learned the local neighborhood rock band already had a good drummer but lacked a bass player. I had always admired Paul McCartney and had some skills already from having learned to play some guitar by my Grandfather so my parents bought me a bass and I was off and rockin’! That band was called “The Shattered Mind” and I am still friends with all the guys.

How did you build your audience on social media?

My father taught me that in business always give someone a firm handshake and look them in the eyes while smiling and repeating their name, then always wish them a happy birthday. It makes a good networking technique while it takes some effort it is important to connect with each person who comes to see you play. I remain in touch with many people I met in 17 countries during a Eureopean tour. Facebook, Instagram Linkdn and other social media platforms are time consuming yet have been quite important in spreading my music around the globe.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.rubinhood.com
• Instagram: paullerubin
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paullerubin
• Linkedin: Paull E. Rubin
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Pelikanesis09

Image Credits
Photo credit: Margaret Morrison, Donnabud Lewis, Natalie Rubin,