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Penny Framstad
Born
Penny Rae Framstad

(1960-11-12) November 12, 1960 (age 63)
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Other names
Penny Lane
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • songwriting teacher
ChildrenEric Gonzales
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1980–present
Labels
  • Java
Websitepennyframstad.com

Penny Rae Framstad (born November 12, 1960) is an American singer and songwriter whose musical style has been generally classified as pop, rock, and singer/songwriter influences. Framstad was born in Santa Cruz, California to parents Raymond and Eula Mae Framstad (née McCoy).

Songs Recorded by Major Label Artists

Penny's co-write, "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 Framstad a gold record for album sales of over 500,000 copies. "Even Angels Fall" reached #27 on Billboard's Adult Pop Songs airplay chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.[1][2]

"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" [3]

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.[4] [5] [6]

Musician's Institute

Penny taught music classes at The Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California during 2016-2017. Specializing in artist development, Penny taught "The Song," and "The Show," as well as coaching singers in private vocal and songwriting sessions for MI's Independent Artist Program.[7]

Filmography

Gold Record for "Even Angels Fall" in the film 10 Things I Hate About You



References

  1. ^ "Billboard Magazine Airplay charts - Jessica Riddle - Even Angels Fall".
  2. ^ "RIAA certification of Gold Record".
  3. ^ "ASCAP Title Search Fly Away written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman".
  4. ^ "Penny Framstad=".
  5. ^ "Santa Cruz County Stories: Veteran singer/songwriter ready to take on the role of mentor".
  6. ^ "Pop Start - Good Times Santa Cruz". 18 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Musician's Institute Hollywood, CA".
  8. ^ "Dawson's Creek Soundtrack". What Song.
  9. ^ Pop Start