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In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Paula Dreyer, a classically-trained pianist and composer based in Bend, Oregon, whose distinctive music draws from Romantic, Impressionistic, and Spanish influences. Paula shares her inspiring journey from early piano lessons to becoming an internationally recognized musician, educator, and author of the popular Little Gems for Piano books.

She and Aaron discuss her passion for creating immersive musical experiences, such as her Piano Flow Live series, which combines music with outdoor adventures and visual arts, and her experiences playing in unconventional Bend locations. Paula’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and trusting the process to find and follow her passions.

Also: Paula will be playing monthly all winter at Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center and at Meissner with the candlelit Moonlight Ski Concerts. Check pauladreyer.com for tickets. Also, her Central Star album can be found on all streaming platforms here.

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This article appears in Source Weekly October 17, 2024.

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Paula Dreyer 🎧

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October 31, 2024

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