ERNEST S. PAPAY

Ernest has been playing music nearly all his life. Piano at age six. Clarinet at age 9. Guitar at age 11. Sax/bassoon in Jr. High. Flute in college. Electric bass in 1986. Although the reed skills are gone, Ernest plays and teaches piano, guitar and electric bass. He is a full-time musician.

These days, Ernest performs mostly in the elderly circuit, playing and singing 20s/30s/40s tunes at personal care, assisted living and retirement facilities. He also plays at preschools, and he occasionally performs in the public arena. On Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings, Ernest plays the contemporary service at Calvary Lutheran Church (Murrysville). And then there's the occasional wedding or private party too. Ernest also teaches piano, guitar and bass to 60 students.

Ernest first dove into songwriting in the late 80s. His first CD -- Ernest S. Papay - Songwriter, Composer Musician -- was released in 2003. kids'songs! was released in 2005. His current CD of children's songs called More Songs for Kids! was released in May 2007.