Paul Michael Pennell is a teacher who has roots in the Delaware community.  A graduate of graduate of Salesianum High School and Goldey-Beacom, Paul has over 42 years experience as a guitarist. Starting as a pupil of the late Mr. Al Teoli, Paul thrived and began teaching guitar at the young age of 16.  He is well-versed in the Mel Bey, Berklee and Hal Leonard guitar and theory methods.

Paul's father had a large impact on his life and was both a world class musician (The Dorsey Brothers and Glen Miller during World War II) and a police officer.  Paul followed his father's footsteps and became a police officer in Wilmington, DE, during which time he wrote the "Stranger Danger" program song that became the basis of the National "Stranger Danger Program still in use today.

In addition to composing and arranging, Paul has played live with his band "Castle" in the Tri-State area, and worked as a studio musician in Philadelphia, as well as playing festivals, conventions and venues across the United States.

His first solo CD "Like My Dad" was released by Shark Tooth Records in 2002.  Paul continues to perform with The Thin Blue Line, a high energy Acoustic Rock trio and teaches both acoustic and electric guitar at Accent Music's Concord Pike location.

He is a member of ASCAP and  charges $25/half hour payable monthly.

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