Penny Framstad
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 and has performed at the House of Blues, The Viper Room, The Catalyst, and the Sweetwater Saloon, among other venues.
Early life
Penny Rae Framstad was born in Santa Cruz, California to parents Raymond and Eula Framstad.
Career
Framstad co-wrote Even Angels Fall, 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. "Fly Away" recorded as a duet by Sara Wasserman and Aaron Neville was released in June 2009 on "That Other Label".
Penny Framstad Pop Academy
Framstad launched the Penny Framstad Pop Academy in Los Angeles in 2001, kwith a focus on songwriting, guitar, piano, live stage performance, and music business classes.
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.
Filmography
Dance Moms 2012 - Episode: 8 - Season 2 - Scrubs 2007 - The Office 2007 - Dawson’s Creek 2005 - White Chicks 2004 - Why, Why, Why - Summerland 2004 - Episode 9 - Season 1 The Real World Paris 2003 - Episode 13 - The Real World Chicago 2002 - Episode 1123 - Roswell 2001 - Episode 16 - Season 2 Providence 2000 - Episode 11 - Season 2 - Episode 13 - Season 2 - 10 Things I Hate About You 1999 -Even Angels Fall -