Penny Framstad

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Penny Framstad
Born
Penny Rae Framstad

Santa Cruz, California, United States
Other names
Penny Lane
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • songwriting teacher
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1980–present
Labels
  • Java

Penny Rae Framstad is an American singer and songwriter whose musical style has been generally classified as pop, rock, and singer/songwriter influences. She has shared the stage with The Doobie Brothers, Sixpence None the Richer, and Matt Nathanson, among others [1] [2] [3] and has performed at the House of Blues, The Viper Room, The Catalyst, and the Sweetwater Saloon, among other venues. [4] [5]

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Early life and career

Framstad was born in Santa Cruz, California to parents Raymond and Eula (née McCoy) Framstad. [6] [7]

She co-wrote, Even Angels Fall, (Kim Bullard, Tom Whitlock, Jessica Riddle) recorded by Jessica Riddle on Hollywood Records appeared in the film, 10 Things I Hate About You, and on the soundtrack, earning her a gold record for album sales of over 500,000 copies. Even Angels Fall, reached #27 on Billboard Adult Pop Songs airplay chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks. [8] [9] "Fly Away" recorded as a duet by Sara Wasserman and Aaron Neville (written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman) was released in June, 2009 on "That Other Label". [10]

Penny Framstad Pop Academy

Framstad launched the Penny Framstad Pop Academy in Los Angeles, CA in 2001 with a focus on songwriting, guitar, piano, live stage performance, and music business classes. [11] [12]

Musician's Institute

Framstad taught music classes at The Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California during 2016-2017. She specialized in artist development, teaching classes such as, The Song, and The Show, as well as coaching singers in private vocal and songwriting sessions for MI's Independent Artist Program. [13]

Filmography

Gold Record for Even Angels Fall in the film 10 Things I Hate About You Gold record.jpg
Gold Record for Even Angels Fall in the film 10 Things I Hate About You

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