Songs for Special Occasions

Our recording studio in San Diego has produced Emmy-winning soundtracks for television, plus personalized songs for weddings, birthdays and events. See the “Bellacopia” page for a recent playlist of songs produced for a feature animation film.

This spectacular aerial tour of San Diego was produced over a 10-year period by KPBS television. The soundtrack written and recorded at Montesano Music in San Diego received an Emmy nomination in 2011.

Americana — Historic & Western

Americana is a term for music that reflects our American history. Paul composed for the television show “Wonderland” in San Diego, combining forms of music that were born around the turn of the 20th century. Many of these songs are still heard on PBS specials created around 2010. Americana refers to folk music played on the guitar including Blues and Country. Jazz and a piano music called Ragtime also emerged in the early 20th century.