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- [The Les Paul Foundation Launches New Website Page Honoring Mary Ford on Her 99th Birthday](https://www.les-paul.com/the-les-paul-foundation-launches-new-website-page-honoring-mary-ford-on-her-99th-birthday/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||9px|||” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”40px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Les Paul Foundation Launches New Website Page Honoring Mary Ford on Her 99th Birthday[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”40px” header_2_font=”||on||||||” header_2_font_size=”24px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Recording Artist Best Known as One Half of the
- [Celebrating Les Paul's 111th Birthday: The Guitar Innovator Who Changed Music Forever](https://www.les-paul.com/celebrating-les-pauls-111th-birthday-the-guitar-innovator-who-changed-music-forever/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”|70px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|70px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Celebrating Les Paul’s 111th Birthday: The Guitar Innovator Who Changed Music Forever” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_line_height=”1.4em” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Celebrating Les Paul’s 111th
- [The Iridium Celebrates Les Paul’s Birthday with a Weeklong Tribute, June 9–15, 2026](https://www.les-paul.com/the-iridium-celebrates-les-pauls-birthday-with-a-weeklong-tribute-june-9-15-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”|70px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|70px|||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_heading title=”The Iridium Celebrates Les Paul’s Birthday with a Weeklong Tribute” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” title_font=”|700|||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_line_height=”1.4em”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” text_font=”–et_global_body_font|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” text_font_size=”16px”]June 9–15, 2026[/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”NYC’s Premier Live Music Venue Honors the Father of
- [THE LES PAUL RECORDING STUDIO OPENS IN LOS ANGELES](https://www.les-paul.com/the-les-paul-recording-studio-opens-in-los-angeles/) - Les Paul’s Meticulously Restored Original Studio Equipment Combined with State-of-the-Art Technologies Makes Studio the Only One of its Kind To Visit The Studio Website Click Here. Los Angeles, CA – (March 6, 2025) The Les Paul Recording Studio, a state-of-the-art facility honoring the legacy of music pioneer Les Paul has opened in Hollywood, California located
- [Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar](https://www.les-paul.com/gibson-les-paul-custom-guitar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-Guitar.webp” title_text=”Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Perry Farrell meets Les Paul](https://www.les-paul.com/perry-farrell-meets-les-paul/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/imgi_27_1440.webp” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”imgi_27_1440″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Perry Farrell meets Les Paul” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||”]Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros) umarmte vor Kurzem bei einem Besuch des legendären
- [When Two Towering Creative Figures of 20th Century American Culture Collide Something Extraordinary Happens  Les Paul and LeRoy Neiman ](https://www.les-paul.com/reggie-watts-drops-by-the-legendary-les-paul-recording-studio-in-hollywood-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/neimanles2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”neimanles2″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] When Two Towering Creative Figures of 20th Century American Culture Collide Something Extraordinary Happens Les Paul and LeRoy Neiman New York, New
- [Reggie Watts Drops by the Legendary Les Paul Recording Studio in Hollywood](https://www.les-paul.com/reggie-watts-drops-by-the-legendary-les-paul-recording-studio-in-hollywood/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Musician, comedian, and all-around sonic wizard Reggie Watts recently paid a visit to one of music’s most sacred spaces—the Les Paul Recording Studio in Hollywood. Watts, best known as the former
- [Foundation for music legend, Wisconsin native Les Paul wants to make music accessible](https://www.les-paul.com/foundation-for-music-legend-wisconsin-native-les-paul-wants-to-make-music-accessible/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Long before Les Paul won Grammy awards and entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he was growing up in Waukesha and taking piano lessons. One day, his teacher sent him home with a note pinned to his shirt. Paul believed he was a great piano student.
- [Legendary Musician Steve Miller to be Honored with Annual Les Paul Spirit Award](https://www.les-paul.com/legendary-musician-steve-miller-to-be-honored-with-annual-les-paul-spirit-award/) - NASHVILLE, TN (May 20, 2025) The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor and share the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul through generations has announced the annual Les Paul Spirit Award in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson. The prestigious award will be presented to legendary musical artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller on Monday, June 9, 2024 at 6:30pm CT at a private ticketed
- [Celebrating Les Paul's 103rd Birthday Coast to Coast](https://www.les-paul.com/celebrating-les-pauls-103rd-birthday-coast-to-coast/) - For Immediate Release: From Coast to Coast Organizations Plan Events to Help Celebrate Les Paul’s 103rd Birthday June 9th, 2018 Marks Birthday of the “Father of Modern Music” New York, New York – June 4, 2018 – The Les Paul Foundation will celebrate Les Paul’s 103rd Birthday throughout June, highlighting Saturday, June 9th, 2018, with
- [Les Paul Thru The Lens](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-thru-the-lens/) - Les Paul Thru The Lens Join us Monday, October 7th, for "An Evening About Les" - an exclusive event with Chris Lentz, Les Paul's longtime friend who chronicled Les' life and career through personal and up-close photographs, and Michael Braunstein, third-generation manager of Les Paul now serving as the head of the Les Paul Foundation.
- [Carnegie Mellon Announces Masters of Entertainment Industry Management Class with Les Paul Foundation](https://www.les-paul.com/carnegie-mellon-announces-masters-of-entertainment-industry-management-class-with-les-paul-foundation/) - For Immediate Release: Carnegie Mellon Announces Masters of Entertainment Industry Management Class with Les Paul Foundation Students Will Have Hands-On Experience with Les Paul’s Original Recording Equipment Los Angeles, California – December 3, 2024 - Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU) Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) program launched a first-of-its-kind course with the Les Paul Foundation at
- [wisconsin-musicians-les-paul-take-it-easy-and-luray](https://www.les-paul.com/wisconsin-musicians-les-paul-take-it-easy-and-luray/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Wisconsin musicians: Les Paul, Take It Easy and Luray Air Date: Nov 21 2024 Heard On The Larry Meiller Show First, we talk about music legend Les Paul, who was born in Waukesha. Sue Baker joins us from The Les Paul Foundation.
- [gibson-honors-trailblazing-music-icon-the-one-and-only-mary-ford-with-a-les-paul-standard-in-a-stunning-goldtop-finish/](https://www.les-paul.com/gibson-honors-trailblazing-music-icon-the-one-and-only-mary-ford-with-a-les-paul-standard-in-a-stunning-goldtop-finish/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Gibson Mary Ford Les Paul Standard Available worldwide on www.gibson.com Gibson Honors Trailblazing Music Icon, the One-And-Only Mary Ford With a Les Paul Standard in a Stunning Goldtop finish Watch Gibson’s Short Documentary
- [The Iridium in Times Square to Open “Les Paul Thru the Lens” Photo Exhibit with Special “All About Les” Event on Monday, October 7th](https://www.les-paul.com/the-iridium-in-times-square-to-open-les-paul-thru-the-lens-photo-exhibit-with-special-all-about-les-event-on-monday-october-7th/) - Exclusive One-Night Engagement Will Feature Q&A Session with Those Who Knew Les Best and Will Serve as the Launch of the Venue Hosting “Les Paul Thru the Lens” Exhibit, which is Making its New York City Debut on a “Les Paul Monday Night” New York, New York –September 26, 2024 – The Iridium, a
- [The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Host Les Paul Thru the Lens](https://www.les-paul.com/the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-to-host-les-paul-thru-the-lens/) - For Immediate Release: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Host Les Paul Thru the Lens The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Will Exhibit the Traveling Gallery of Rare Photos Commemorating the Life of the Father of Modern Music and Exclusively Showcase Original Leroy Neiman Portraits of Les Paul Opens July 15, 2024,
- [Celebrating Mary Ford – One Hundred Years of a Musical Legacy](https://www.les-paul.com/celebrating-mary-ford-one-hundred-years-of-a-musical-legacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Celebrating Mary Ford – One Hundred Years of a Musical Legacy Excerpts from an Interview with Gene Paul and Colleen Wess – Mary Ford Would Have Turned 100 Years Old on July 7,
- [Steve Vai Tells The Unique Story of His Unique Performance With Les Paul Himself](https://www.les-paul.com/steve-vai-tells-the-unique-story-of-his-unique-performance-with-les-paul-himself/) - On his official Instagram account, the guitar legend Steve Vai has posted a photo with Les Paul who is the creator of the iconic guitar brand that carrying his own name. In the caption area, Steve told the story of his live performance with Paul and paid his respect to him. Steve also mentioned the personal relationship with Paul
- [Carol Kaye and Peter Asher to be Honored at 37th Annual TEC Awards](https://www.les-paul.com/carol-kaye-and-peter-asher-to-be-honored-at-37th-annual-tec-awards/) - Kaye to receive the Les Paul Innovation Award – Asher will receive the TEC Hall of Fame Award The NAMM TEC Awards Return to The 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California CARLSBAD, Calif. – May 13, 2022 – The NAMM TEC Committee is pleased to announce pioneer and bassist extraordinaire Carol Kaye as the recipient of this year’s Les
- [Russell Malone & Tammy McCann – an Evening Of Les Paul & Mary Ford: Aug 1–2](https://www.les-paul.com/russell-malone-tammy-mccann-an-evening-of-les-paul-mary-ford-aug-1-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] AUG 1–2 RUSSELL MALONE & TAMMY MCCANNAN EVENING OF LES PAUL & MARY FORD [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dizzys-club.jpg” title_text=”dizzys-club” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TAMMY-MCCANN.jpg” title_text=”TAMMY-MCCANN” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] ABOUT THE SHOW Internationally loved guitarist
- [Peter Frampton Honored with 2024 Les Paul Spirit Award at Exclusive Gibson Garage Event](https://www.les-paul.com/peter-frampton-honored-with-2024-les-paul-spirit-award-at-exclusive-gibson-garage-event/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Peter Frampton Honored with 2024 Les Paul Spirit Award at Exclusive Gibson Garage Event [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Peter-Frampton-Gibson-Garage-LPSA_13-2.jpg” title_text=”Peter-Frampton—Gibson-Garage-LPSA_13-(2)” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Michael Braunstein, Executive Director and the legendary Peter Frampton at the 2024 Les Paul Spirit
- [Legendary Musician Peter Frampton to be Honored with Annual Les Paul Spirit Award](https://www.les-paul.com/legendary-musician-peter-frampton-to-be-honored-with-annual-les-paul-spirit-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/combo-logos.jpg” title_text=”combo-logos” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”55%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Legendary Musician Peter Frampton to be Honored with Annual Les Paul Spirit Award Sunday, June
- [The New Limited Edition Les Paul Apparel Features Iconic Moments From The Legendary Musician & Inventor’s Life](https://www.les-paul.com/the-new-limited-edition-les-paul-apparel-features-iconic-moments-from-the-legendary-musician-inventors-life/) - The New Limited Edition Les Paul Apparel Features Iconic Moments From The Legendary Musician & Inventor’s Life Nostalgic Designs and Exclusive Imagery Creates the new Les Paul Collection to Benefit the Les Paul Foundation New York, New York – February 12, 2024 – The Les Paul Foundation has announced the new 2024 Les Paul
- [Joni Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards](https://www.les-paul.com/joni-mitchell-to-receive-les-paul-innovation-award-at-35th-annual-namm-tec-awards/) - Hailed as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century, inspired folk artist and pioneer Joni Mitchell will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California. The award is given on behalf of the Les Paul Foundation
- [Les Paul Was Dedicated to Veterans](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-was-dedicated-to-veterans/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”20px” header_3_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Les Paul Was Dedicated to Veterans Personal Stories By Sue Baker Like most men during World War II, Les Paul was drafted into the U.S. Armed Forces. Meredith Willson, who oversaw the Armed Forces Radio Service, arranged
- [From Cylinders to Sound Mixes: Daylong Demonstrations Featured Sound and Preservation at The Library of Congress on Wednesday, August 24, 2023](https://www.les-paul.com/from-cylinders-to-sound-mixes-daylong-demonstrations-featured-sound-and-preservation-at-the-library-of-congress-on-wednesday-august-24-2023/) - From Cylinders to Sound Mixes: Daylong Demonstrations Featured Sound and Preservation at The Library of Congress on Wednesday, August 24, 2023 The Les Paul Foundation presented the “Early Days of Multi-Tracking” with presentations by Grammy winning record producer and sound engineer Steve Rosenthal and curator Perry Margouleff. Rosenthal spent time discussing the work on Les
- [Moving Culture Through the Power of Music](https://www.les-paul.com/moving-culture-through-the-power-of-music/) - Moving Culture Through the Power of Music Brian Hardgroove, Public Enemy’s bassist and bandleader will present Chuck D with the Impact Music & Culture Award as part of The NAMM Show’s Hip-Hop@50 celebration. The award was conceived by Hardgroove to honor and recognize individuals who move culture through the power of music. We recently caught up
- [Monmouth U. Presents the “Les Paul Experience” – featuring Exclusive One-Night-Only Concert with Premier Jersey Guitarists/Performers and Rare Photography Exhibition](https://www.les-paul.com/monmouth-u-presents-the-les-paul-experience-featuring-exclusive-one-night-only-concert-with-premier-jersey-guitarists-performers-and-rare-photography-exhibition/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Monmouth U. Presents the “Les Paul Experience” – featuring Exclusive One-Night-Only Concert with Premier Jersey Guitarists/Performers and Rare Photography Exhibition WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Monmouth University Center for the Arts is pleased to present
- [Carnegie Mellon University’s MEIM Program to Conduct Les Paul Foundation Capstone Project](https://www.les-paul.com/carnegie-mellon-universitys-meim-program-to-conduct-les-paul-foundation-capstone-project/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”pa-blog-no-links” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Carnegie Mellon University’s MEIM Program to Conduct Les Paul Foundation Capstone Project Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) Program Researching Multi-generational Impact of Legacy Artist/Inventor Los Angeles, California – November 21, 2022 – The Les Paul Foundation whose mission
- [The Soulsville Foundation Welcomes Exclusive Les Paul Thru the Lens Gallery Exhibit to Memphis](https://www.les-paul.com/the-soulsville-foundation-welcomes-exclusive-les-paul-thru-the-lens-gallery-exhibit-to-memphis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heads” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_font_size=”16px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Soulsville Foundation Welcomes Exclusive Les Paul Thru the Lens Gallery Exhibit to Memphis The Stax Museum will Host the Traveling Gallery of Rare Photos Commemorating the Life of the Father of Modern Music
- [The Musicians Hall of Fame Welcomes Exclusive Les Paul through the Lens Gallery Exhibit](https://www.les-paul.com/the-musicians-hall-of-fame-welcomes-exclusive-les-paul-through-the-lens-gallery-exhibit/) - The Museum will Host the Traveling Gallery of Rare Photos Commemorating the Life of the Father of Modern Music Opens today June 27, 2022 Through September 2022 Nashville, Tennessee – June 27, 2022 –Les Paul Thru the Lens, an exclusive traveling gallery of photos highlighting the life and career of Les Paul, the inventor, musician
- [Beachlife Festival](https://www.les-paul.com/beachlife-festival/) - BeachLife Festival is right around the corner! See you on Sunday May 15, Redondo Beach! Get tickets at https://beachlifefest.frontgatetickets.com/
- [NAMM’s Museum of Making Music and The 2022 NAMM Show to Welcome “Les Paul Thru the Lens”](https://www.les-paul.com/namms-museum-of-making-music-and-the-2022-namm-show-to-welcome-les-paul-thru-the-lens/) - NAMM’s Museum of Making Music and The NAMM Show (June 3-5) are pleased to welcome “Les Paul Thru the Lens,” an exclusive traveling gallery of photos highlighting the life and career of music industry icon, inventor, and musician Les Paul.
- [Les Paul through the Lens – A Traveling Gallery Exhibit of Rare Photos Commemorating the Life of the Father of Modern Music Kicks Off This Month](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-through-the-lens-a-traveling-gallery-exhibit-of-rare-photos-commemorating-the-life-of-the-father-of-modern-music-kicks-off-this-month/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.jpg” title_text=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.jpg” title_text=”3″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4.jpg” title_text=”4″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”1.1em” header_2_line_height_tablet=”1.1em” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.7em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] New York, New York – March 9, 2022 – The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission includes
- [The Les Paul Foundation Announces Advisory Council ](https://www.les-paul.com/the-les-paul-foundation-announces-advisory-council/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”1.1em” header_2_line_height_tablet=”1.1em” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.7em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Prestigious List of Influential Music Industry Colleagues Makes Up New Advisory Council New York, New York – (February 28, 2022) – The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor the legacy of Les Paul, has
- [A Word from One of our Grantees](https://www.les-paul.com/a-word-from-one-of-our-grantees/) - Nathan Ingram, who teaches Digital Production and Audio Engineering at Collingswood High School in New Jersey talks about how his class is celebrating the influence of Les Paul and the Les Paul Foundation in this new video.
- [Banner inspires students at Les Paul Middle School](https://www.les-paul.com/banner-inspires-students-at-les-paul-middle-school/) - Waukesha – Les Paul Middle School Principal Rob Bennett wants to be sure that students and all who enters the school know about the school’s namesake. A banner donated by the Les Paul Foundation will do just that. Prior to production, teachers and students reviewed and are excited about the banner design. The banner offers
- [Audio Engineering Society NY Section Online Event](https://www.les-paul.com/aes-ny/) - Les Paul Historical Presentation Have you ever wondered what drove Les Paul to create the modern recording industry with multi-track recording, over-dubbing, the solid body electric guitar and much more? Hear technical explanations of Les’ inventions plus behind-the-scenes stories from some of the people who knew him best. October 26, 2021 3pm EST on AES
- [The Official and Ultimate Source for Everything You Need to Know about Les Paul Has Launched with the new Les-Paul.com Website](https://www.les-paul.com/the-official-and-ultimate-source-for-everything-you-need-to-know-about-les-paul-has-launched-with-the-new-les-paul-com-website/) - For Immediate Release: The Official and Ultimate Source for Everything You Need to Know about Les Paul Has Launched with the new Les-Paul.com Website Celebrating the Legacy of Les Paul, the new Website Provides the most Comprehensive Source Available about the Father of Modern Music The Inventor, Musician and Pioneer is Celebrated through Hundreds of
- [Rest in Peace Al Schmitt](https://www.les-paul.com/rest-in-peace-al-schmitt/) - Al Schmitt, a renowned recording producer/engineer with a litany of accolades and accomplishments over the course of his massively influential career, has died at the age of 91, it was reported by various outlets on Tuesday, noting that Schmitt passed Monday evening. Throughout his time in music, Schmitt was the recipient of 20 Grammy Awards
- [PREMIER Guitar: All Roads Lead to Les](https://www.les-paul.com/premier-guitar-all-roads-lead-to-les/) - It’s impossible to imagine modern music without Les Paul’s monumental contributions. It’s not hyperbole to say that he’s the father of multitrack recording. His pioneering work on the electric guitar itself is legendary. After all, is there a more famous signature model guitar than the Les Paul itself? In addition, we have his considerable influence as a
- [Jackson Browne to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at Winter NAMM](https://www.les-paul.com/jackson-browne-to-receive-les-paul-innovation-award-at-winter-namm/) - Jackson Browne will receive the Les Paul Innovation Award at music trade show NAMMon Jan 27 (the show runs from Jan. 25 – 28) in Anaheim, Calif. The singer-songwriter is being honored as part of the conference’s Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards). The award, whose previous recipients include Neil Young, Pete Townshend and Bruce Springsteen, recognizes “individuals
- [Alice Bidoae Wins VH1 Les Paul Legacy Contest](https://www.les-paul.com/alice-bidoae-wins-vh1-les-paul-legacy-contest/) - Alice Bidoae, student at HALS Middle School, wins VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s Les Paul Legacy Contest NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT – Alice Bidoae, student at HALS Middle School, has been named the winner in the VH1 Save the Music Foundation’s national Les Paul Legacy Contest. HALS will now receive a Les Paul Epiphone Electric Guitar
- [Les Paul: Former manager to share stories about legendary guitarist and inventor](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-former-manager-to-share-stories-about-legendary-guitarist-and-inventor/) - influential guitarist and inventor, was “the most important individual ever in the music industry.” And he’s not saying that just because he’s the executive director of the Les Paul Foundation. “It’s a big statement and some people may roll their eyes,” Braunstein says. “But when you start to think about what Les did, his influence
- [NILE RODGERS TO RECEIVE 3RD ANNUAL LES PAUL SPIRIT AWARD AT BONNAROO 2018](https://www.les-paul.com/nile-rodgers-to-receive-3rd-annual-les-paul-spirit-award-at-bonnaroo-2018/) - For Immediate Release: Nile Rodgers Honored with the 3rd Annual Les Paul Spirit Award at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival The Les Paul Foundation Will Present Les Paul Spirit Award for Innovation and Achievements Manchester, Tenn – (May 17, 2018) – The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor and share the life, spirit
- [LES PAUL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LITTLE KIDS ROCK](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-foundation-supports-little-kids-rock/) - Little Kids Rock have done a dynamite job of explaining Les’ innovations and inventions and attitude towards life using kids to tell kids. What a great partner they are to the Foundation. Check out all the stories and programs about Les Paul here: Links to Les.
- [The Les Paul Foundation Grants Rockit! Live Foundation Award for Education](https://www.les-paul.com/the-les-paul-foundation-grants-rockit-live-foundation-award-for-education/) - For Immediate Release LES PAUL INSPIRES ROCKIT! LIVE FOUNDATION The Les Paul Foundation Grant Awarded to Educate Students on The Father of Modern Music RED BANK, NEW JERSEY – October 8, 2018 - The Rockit Live Foundation is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Les Paul Foundation through a grant awarded to educate their
- [Legendary Guitarist Peter Frampton to Receive The Les Paul Innovation Award at 34thAnnual NAMMTEC Awards](https://www.les-paul.com/legendary-guitarist-peter-frampton-to-receive-the-les-paul-innovation-award-at-34thannual-nammtec-awards/) - CARLSBAD, Calif.– December 6, 2018 –GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and innovator Peter Frampton will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 34thAnnual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Anaheim, CA. The award is given to those individuals who personify the innovative thinking of Les Paul, the Father of Modern of Music. The Les Paul
- [The Les Paul Foundation Partners with WSM 650 AM for Music For Kids](https://www.les-paul.com/the-les-paul-foundation-partners-with-wsm-650-am-for-music-for-kids/) - THE LES PAUL FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH 650 AM WSM’S MUSIC FOR KIDS TO CELEBRATE MUSIC AND BRING FREE LESSONS TO KIDS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE’S STUDIO A NOVEMBER 3, 2018 The Music For Kids Event Will Provide 1000 Free Music Lessons Erin Kinsey to Sign Autographs in the Les Paul Foundation
- [THE PREVIEW EVENT FOR “PLAY IT LOUD” - INSTRUMENTS OF ROCK N’ ROLL EXHIBIT AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART – NEW YORK MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019](https://www.les-paul.com/the-preview-event-for-play-it-loud-instruments-of-rock-n-roll-exhibit-at-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-new-york-monday-april-1-2019/) - Les Paul Foundation’s Executive Director, Michael Braunstein (r) attends the preview event for “Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday, April 1, 2019. The exhibit which officially opens on Monday, April 8, 2019 explores the instrumentation of the rock band. Braunstein
- [Guitar Genius author to launch book at Les Paul Middle School](https://www.les-paul.com/guitar-genius-author-to-launch-book-at-les-paul-middle-school/) - “Les Paul was an innovator and musical force for the ages – he changed the world in a very real way. His story is a lesson from which kids of all ages can derive inspiration.” Billy Gibbons, lead guitarist of ZZ Top “An exuberant introduction to a musician and creative genius.” – Kirkus Reviews “Text
- [GUITAR GENIUS: HOW LES PAUL ENGINEERED THE SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR AND ROCKED THE WORLD RELEASES](https://www.les-paul.com/guitar-genius-how-les-paul-engineered-the-solid-body-electric-guitar-and-rocked-the-world-releases/) - AUTHOR KIM TOMSIC INSPIRES WOULD-BE INVENTORS AND MUSICIANS IN NEW BOOK CELEBRATING LES PAUL New York, New York – (April 2, 2019) – The Les Paul Foundation has announced the release of Guitar Genius: How Les Paul Engineered the Solid-Body Electric Guitar and Rocked The World by Kim Tomsic and illustrated by Brett Helquist. The
- [LES PAUL FOUNDATION CELEBRATES LES PAUL’S 104TH BIRTHDAY WITH 104 GIVEAWAYS ALL DAY ON JUNE 9TH, 2019](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-foundation-celebrates-les-pauls-104th-birthday-with-104-giveaways-all-day-on-june-9th-2019/) - Fans Can Win Their Own Copy of “Les Paul in His Own Words”, a Limited-Edition Book 104 People to Win the Popular “Les Paul in His Own Words” Collectible Hardcover Book to Be Given Away Via Les Paul and Les Paul Foundation Social Media Channels New York, New York – May 29, 2019 –
- [Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of The Les Paul Foundation Meets With Legendary Grammy Winning Artist Herb Alpert](https://www.les-paul.com/michael-braunstein-executive-director-of-the-les-paul-foundation-meets-with-legendary-grammy-winning-artist-herb-alpert/) - Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of The Les Paul Foundation (center) recently met up with the legendary Grammy winning artist Herb Alpert (left center) in New York on Friday, May 10, 2019. Pictured here along with Herb and Michael are alumni and guests of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Los Angeles. The Les Paul Foundation is partnering
- [Remembering Les Paul (1915-2009)](https://www.les-paul.com/remembering-les-paul-1915-2009/)
- [Joni Mitchell Receives The Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS](https://www.les-paul.com/joni-mitchell-receives-the-les-paul-innovation-award-at-the-35th-annual-namm-tec-awards-2/) - Winners in 23 technical and eight creative excellence categories were announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS, Saturday, January 18, from the global NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Presented by The NAMM Foundation and held annually, the event recognizes the exemplary achievements and innovations behind the sound of recordings, live performances, films, television, video games and
- [Les Paul Named One of The Wisconsin musicians with the biggest impact over the past 100 years](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-named-one-of-the-wisconsin-musicians-with-the-biggest-impact-over-the-past-100-years/) - Surrounded by Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota — states that are home to scores of legendary artists — Wisconsin's musical contributions are often overshadowed. But the influence Wisconsin natives have made on popular music is far greater than even people from the Dairy State might realize. Looking back at the last 100 years, these 25 Wisconsinites had the
- [Steve Vai Tells The Unique Story of His Unique Performance With Les Paul Himself](https://www.les-paul.com/steve-vai-tells-the-unique-story-of-his-unique-performance-with-les-paul-himself-2/) - Children enjoy a tour of the Les Paul House of Sound at Discovery World. Winners of the Discovery World member contest in which they described how Les Paul inspired them enjoyed a private tour of the Les Paul House of Sound and received a special Les Paul gift bag including the popular Les Paul In
- [The Amazing Legacy of Les Paul](https://www.les-paul.com/the-amazing-legacy-of-les-paul/) - "Les Paul strikes me as the Steve Jobs of his era. Consider how many things he was great at: Had he not been the first to experiment with solid body electrics in the early 40’s, he would still be a legend for his wild flights of fancy on guitar. Had he limited himself to sound
- [The Les Paul Foundation Provides COVID-19 Support to Grantees](https://www.les-paul.com/the-amazing-legacy-of-les-paul-2/) - New York, New York – May 12, 2020 – The Les Paul Foundation has announced special grants to support organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizations, made up of previous grantees, have received additional funding to assist during the current pandemic. Those receiving additional funds include: Birch Creek Music Performance Center of Egg Harbor, WI;
- [Happy 105th Birthday Les Paul - June 9, 2020](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-birthday/) - Happy 105th Birthday Les Paul! Watch Les Paul at "93 7/8" years old - Last Performance
- [Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen](https://www.les-paul.com/rest-in-peace-eddie-van-halen-2/) - All of us at the Les Paul Foundation are profoundly saddened at the news of Eddie Van Halen’s passing. Les and Eddie were great friends, often jamming together on stage and shared a very special relationship. We send our love and sympathy to Eddie’s family, his friends and his multitude of fans around the globe.
- [Lou Pallo - R.I.P. Friend](https://www.les-paul.com/lou-pallo/) - All of us at the Les Paul Foundation are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Lou Pallo. With grace and style, an extraordinary talent and smiles that would light up a room, Lou was always there for Les. He is admired by many of the world's greatest musicians and made his mark on
- [Les Paul Foundation Surprises Teachers on the Kelly Clarkson Show](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-foundation-surprises-teachers-on-the-kelly-clarkson-show/) - The Les Paul Foundation is surprising 30 music education teachers this week on the new Kelly Clarkson Show by giving them the collectible book "Les Paul in His Own Words" for their classrooms. The Les Paul Foundation also supplied the show with iconic vinyls from Les Paul & Mary Ford's career to use in the
- [THREE SPECIAL LES PAUL FOUNDATION SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER](https://www.les-paul.com/three-special-les-paul-foundation-sessions-announced-for-september/) - Waukesha, Wisconsin – (August 14, 2019) – The Les Paul Foundation has announced three special events giving fans three opportunities to hear all about Les Paul from Sue Baker, Program Director of the Les Paul Foundation. The hour long sessions will look at Les’ inventions , recordings and many fun stories fans are likely not
- [Les Paul Foundation to Announce the 2018 Recipient of the Les Paul Spirit Award](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-foundation-to-announce-the-2018-recipient-of-the-les-paul-spirit-award/) - Big announcement next week. Who will be the 2018 recipient of the Les Paul Spirit Award. Stay tuned! In the meantime enjoy last year's recipient's acceptance speech U2's The Edge! https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-u2s-the-edge-receive-les-paul-spirit-award-w488003
- [Les Paul garage hopes to inspire middle school students](https://www.les-paul.com/les-paul-garage-hopes-to-inspire-middle-school-students/) - https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/les-paul-garage-hopes-to-inspire-middle-school-students Les Paul and the electric guitar go hand in hand but at the middle school bearing his name in Waukesha, they're hoping his legacy will help inspire the next Wizard of Waukesha. The school opened the Les Paul Garage at Les Paul Middle School on Friday. It won't focus on music as much as

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- [Lesson 8](https://www.les-paul.com/lesson-8/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”lesson 8″ subhead=”Les Paul Musician, Inventor, Sound Pioneer: Influence on Today’s Music” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px”
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- [Lesson 5](https://www.les-paul.com/lesson-5/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”lesson 5″ subhead=”Les Paul Musician, Inventor, Sound Pioneer: Les and Mary” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px”
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- [Lesson 2](https://www.les-paul.com/lesson-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”lesson 2″ subhead=”Les Paul Musician, Inventor, Sound Pioneer: Roots and Beginnings” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px”
- [Lesson 1](https://www.les-paul.com/lesson-1/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”lesson 1″ subhead=”Les Paul Musician, Inventor, Sound Pioneer: Roots and Beginnings” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px”
- [Home-- staging page](https://www.les-paul.com/home-staging-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” Happy Birthday Mary Ford!! ” content_phone=” Happy Birthday Mary Ford!! ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” header_2_font=”|600||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||15px|||” custom_padding=”35px|||||” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”right” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Happy Birthday Mary Ford!! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/happy-birthday-mary-ford-2.jpg” title_text=”happy
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- [Education](https://www.les-paul.com/education-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE EDUCATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] EDUCATION Explore our resources to learn about Les Paul’s life and achievements. Have an idea for a new resource? We’d love to hear from you: julie@lespaulfoundation.org. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||33px|||”
- [Elementary](https://www.les-paul.com/elementary/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”education” subhead=”Elementary” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px” button_one_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”16px” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” button_two_border_width=”15px” button_two_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_two_border_radius=”100px”
- [Collegiate](https://www.les-paul.com/collegiate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”education” subhead=”Collegiate” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px” button_one_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”16px” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” button_two_border_width=”15px” button_two_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_two_border_radius=”100px”
- [The Foundation](https://www.les-paul.com/the-foundation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Foundation The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation and medical research related to hearing. It’s also a great resource for
- [Discography](https://www.les-paul.com/discography/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”64px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] discography Les Paul was a musician’s musician whose musical output included over 33 Top 20 recordings spanning multiple genres from country and pop to jazz and R&B. Please check this
- [Stem-Steam](https://www.les-paul.com/stem-steam/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”education” subhead=”STEM-STEAM” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px” button_one_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”16px” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” button_two_border_width=”15px” button_two_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_two_border_radius=”100px”
- [Advisory Council](https://www.les-paul.com/advisory-council/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”1.1em” header_2_line_height_tablet=”1.1em” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.7em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Prestigious List of Influential Music Industry Colleagues Makes Up New Advisory Council The Les Paul Advisory Council members are K-Pop producer Alawn; Grammy winning artist and guitarist Peter Frampton; Founding Member of legendary hip-hop group Public
- [Electric Guitar](https://www.les-paul.com/electric-guitar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ make_equal=”on” specialty=”on” background_color_2=”#f3f3f3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” custom_padding=”37px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] SOLID BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR Les Paul is recognized as the inventor of the solid body electric guitar, which he designed in 1941. Gibson introduced models
- [Awards given to Les Paul](https://www.les-paul.com/awards-given-to-les-paul/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”30px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Awards given to Les Paul Les Paul is the only person in both the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although the list
- [](https://www.les-paul.com/4132-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”education” subhead=”Collegiate” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px” button_one_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”16px” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” button_two_border_width=”15px” button_two_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_two_border_radius=”100px”
- [Home - The Les Paul Foundation](https://www.les-paul.com/home-mary-promo/) - Sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation, exhibits about Les Paul and medical research related to hearing.
- [About Mary Ford](https://www.les-paul.com/about-mary-ford-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ header_font=”|||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Mary Ford – Trailblazer [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_text_color=”#E09900″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] In the 1940s and 1950s, when women were relegated to managing their family homes, Mary Ford was a
- [Home-Mary Birthday](https://www.les-paul.com/home-mary-birthday/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mary_Ford_Birthday_Banner-Desktop-02.jpg” title_text=”Mary_Ford_Birthday_Banner-Mobile-%9102%93″ url=”https://www.les-paul.com/about-mary-ford-2/” force_fullwidth=”on” src_tablet=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mary_Ford_Birthday_Banner-Desktop-02.jpg” src_phone=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mary_Ford_Birthday_Banner-Mobile-02.jpg” src_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||10%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#f0f0f0″ width=”100%” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”] mary
- [Mary Ford Banners](https://www.les-paul.com/mary-ford-banners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Mobile Banner [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mary_Ford_Birthday_Banner-Mobile-02.jpg” title_text=”Mary_Ford_Birthday_Banner-Mobile-%9102%93″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Desktop Banner [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mary_Ford_Birthday_Banner-Desktop-02.jpg” title_text=”Mary_Ford_Birthday_Banner-Desktop-%9102%93″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Mary Ford Playlist](https://www.les-paul.com/mary-ford-playlist/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Mary Ford Playlist [/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Home Page HB Les](https://www.les-paul.com/home-page-hb-les/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Happy-Birthday-LES.jpg” title_text=”Happy-Birthday-LES” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” Happy Birthday Les Paul! ” content_phone=” Happy Birthday Les Paul! ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center”
- [Sound On Sound](https://www.les-paul.com/sound-on-sound/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ make_equal=”on” specialty=”on” background_color_2=”#f3f3f3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” custom_padding=”37px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] sound on sound Les Paul’s many recording innovations include tape delay, phasing, and overdubbing. His invention of “Sound on Sound”, where he added a second
- [Exhibits](https://www.les-paul.com/exhibits/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”30px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] les paul thru the lens [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”grants” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”4px||36px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Lester %22Les Paul%22
- [Home](https://www.les-paul.com/home-phil-rip/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/phil-quartarao-with-les-paul.jpg” title_text=”phil-quartarao-with-les-paul” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”65%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” Happy Birthday Les Paul! ” content_phone=” Phil Quartararo: Music Industry Legend
- [Les Paul Guitar Collection](https://www.les-paul.com/guitar-collection/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”64px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] les paul guitar collection Below is a glimpse at a few of the hundreds of Les Paul’s guitars. His guitar collection, like his career, spans 8 decades. Les started playing guitar in the
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- [Home - Steve Miller B-Day](https://www.les-paul.com/home-steve-miller-b-day/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/happy-birthday-steve-miller1.jpg” title_text=”happy-birthday-steve-miller1″ show_bottom_space=”off” force_fullwidth=”on” src_tablet=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/happy-birthday-steve-miller1.jpg” src_phone=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/happy-birthday-steve-miller1.jpg” src_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=” Happy Birthday Les Paul! ” content_phone=” Happy BirthdaySteve Miller! ”
- [Lesson 7](https://www.les-paul.com/lesson-7/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”lesson 7″ subhead=”Les Paul Musician, Inventor, Sound Pioneer: Influence on Today’s Music” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px”
- [home pg no vids](https://www.les-paul.com/home-pg-no-vids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” header_2_font=”|600||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||15px|||” custom_padding=”35px|||||” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”right” header_text_align_tablet=”” header_text_align_phone=”left” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Les Paul: Inventor,
- [Study Units](https://www.les-paul.com/study-units/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”education” subhead=”Study Units” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px” button_one_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”16px” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” button_two_border_width=”15px” button_two_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)”
- [The Musician](https://www.les-paul.com/the-musician/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/the-musician-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic.jpg” background_position=”top_center” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Musician Les Paul’s impact on countless artists from Paul McCartney, Eddie Van Halen, and Slash to Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, and Chet Atkins speaks to his status as
- [Mary Ford](https://www.les-paul.com/mary-ford/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ header_font=”|||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] about Mary Ford [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Hits.jpg” title_text=”Hits” _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Les Paul and Mary Ford sold over ten million records, had one
- [FAQs about Grants from the Les Paul Foundation](https://www.les-paul.com/faqs-about-grants-from-the-les-paul-foundation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] FAQs about Grants from the Les Paul Foundation Please carefully review information below to assure your proposal aligns with the Les Paul Foundation’s priorities.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(240,240,240,0.54)”
- [About Mary Ford](https://www.les-paul.com/about-mary-ford/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ header_font=”|||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] about Mary Ford [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Mary Ford, along with her husband Les Paul, were recording-artists royalty in the 1950s. The duo’s string of gold records kept
- [Timeline](https://www.les-paul.com/timeline-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”64px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] timeline This timeline provides only some highlights of Les Paul’s illustrious, almost century-long career. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||2px|||” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Timeline](https://www.les-paul.com/timeline/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”64px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] timeline This timeline provides only some highlights of Les Paul’s illustrious, almost century-long career. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||2px|||” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default”
- [staged home page](https://www.les-paul.com/staged-home-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hm-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic50more.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https://vimeo.com/521121366/8258614a0f” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” min_height=”564px” min_height_tablet=”” min_height_phone=”” min_height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”1px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”42px” header_2_font=”|600||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||15px|||” custom_padding=”35px|||||” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”right”
- [Recording Innovations](https://www.les-paul.com/recording-innovations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ make_equal=”on” specialty=”on” background_color_2=”#f3f3f3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” custom_padding=”37px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] recording innovations Les Paul is hailed as “The Father of the Modern Recording Studio” by the music industry. In that role he received many awards
- [Multi-track Recording](https://www.les-paul.com/multi-track-recording/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ make_equal=”on” specialty=”on” background_color_2=”#f3f3f3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” custom_padding=”37px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] multi-track recording With his invention of multi-track recording techniques starting in 1945, Les Paul began the modern era of audio recording. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https://vimeo.com/557375703″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default”
- [The Inventor](https://www.les-paul.com/the-inventor/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/the-inventor-pg-top-bckgrd-schematic-lighter.jpg” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] The inventor Acclaimed as the “Godfather of the Modern Recording Studio,” Les Paul is known for numerous inventions and innovations that changed the way musicians play music, the way
- [Home Studios](https://www.les-paul.com/home-studios/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ make_equal=”on” specialty=”on” background_color_2=”#f3f3f3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” custom_padding=”37px|||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] home studios Les Paul’s most famous recording studio was in his Hollywood garage where he invented the industry-changing techniques of overdubbing, sound-on-sound, reverb, echo, phase
- [Website Tour](https://www.les-paul.com/website-tour/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE EDUCATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] website tour [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https://vimeo.com/724667988″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [pop-test](https://www.les-paul.com/pop-test/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”64px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Test Page A page to test the pop-up. Pop up can load on exit intent or page load. Currently set to page load for ease of proofing. [/et_pb_text][el_modal_popup modal_id=”pop6″ trigger_type=”on_page_load” show_header=”off” modal_content_type=”layout”
- [POP Import V3](https://www.les-paul.com/pop-import-v3/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffecb” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Les-Paul-Birthday.jpg” title_text=”Les-Paul-Birthday” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fb1.png” title_text=”fb1″ url=”https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLesPaul/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ig1.png” title_text=”ig1″ url=”https://www.instagram.com/lespaulofficial/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [test](https://www.les-paul.com/test/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”3179,3178,3177,3170,3169,3168,3167,3147,3146,3145,3144,3143,3142,3141,3140,3139,3138,3137,3136,3135,3099,3098,3097,3096,3095,3094,3093,3092,3091,3090,3089,3088,3087″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” fullwidth=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_gallery][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [headerG](https://www.les-paul.com/headerg/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][el_modal_popup modal_id=”pop6″ trigger_type=”on_page_load” show_header=”off” modal_content_type=”layout” modal_content_layout=”3321″ disable_website_scroll=”off” modal_bg_color=”#fffecb” modal_body_bg_color=”#fffecb” modal_footer_bg_color=”#fffecb” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/el_modal_popup][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [POP IMPORT](https://www.les-paul.com/pop-import/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffecb” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] JOIN LES’ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH STEVE MILLER [/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https://player.vimeo.com/video/712438525?h=508b0d87f9″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fb1.png” title_text=”fb1″ url=”https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLesPaul/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ig1.png” title_text=”ig1″ url=”https://www.instagram.com/lespaulofficial/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″
- [Testimonials](https://www.les-paul.com/testimonials-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] TESTIMONIALS [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d3d3d3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/vj-manzo.jpg” title_text=”vj-manzo” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”2em” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”|25px||25px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] “The resources available to my team and
- [Testimonials](https://www.les-paul.com/testimonials/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”2.1em” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Testimonials [/et_pb_text][et_pb_b3_testimonial_archive archive_testimonial_layout=”list” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_b3_testimonial_archive][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Media Coverage](https://www.les-paul.com/media-coverage/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] media coverage [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” show_author=”off” _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” include_categories=”23″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_sidebar][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [News](https://www.les-paul.com/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] news [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” include_categories=”21″ show_author=”off” _builder_version=”4.14.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_sidebar][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
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- [Les and Friends](https://www.les-paul.com/les-and-friends/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”THE FOUNDATION Section” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_padding=”64px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600||on|||||” header_font_size=”48px” global_colors_info=”{}”] les & Friends Les Paul loved sharing his musical gifts with a Who’s Who of music spanning the 20th century. A musician’s musician, he was also celebrated by the world’s greatest artists who paid
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- [A Tour of Les Paul’s Hometown](https://www.les-paul.com/a-tour-of-les-pauls-hometown/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_image=”https://www.les-paul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5610-inventor-15.jpg” parallax=”on” top_divider_style=”clouds2″ top_divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.3)” top_divider_height=”100%” bottom_divider_height=”30px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”education” subhead=”A Tour of Les Paul’s Hometown” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Rubik|700||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ff7355″ title_font_size=”24px” title_letter_spacing=”5px” title_line_height=”2em” content_font=”Rubik||||||||” content_font_size=”18px” content_line_height=”2em” subhead_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” subhead_font_size=”45px” subhead_line_height=”1.2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.7)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_text_color=”#ffffff” button_one_bg_color=”#ff7355″ button_one_border_width=”15px” button_one_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)” button_one_border_radius=”100px” button_one_letter_spacing=”0px” button_one_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”16px” button_two_text_color=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)” button_two_border_width=”15px” button_two_border_color=”rgba(210,159,104,0)”
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## My Templates

- [Default Kit](https://www.les-paul.com/?elementor_library=default-kit)

## Projects

- [The New Sound](https://www.les-paul.com/project/the-new-sound/) - The New Sound 1955 Capitol Records
- [The Hit Makers](https://www.les-paul.com/project/the-hit-makers/) - The Hit Makers 1953 Capitol Records
- [Bye Bye Blues](https://www.les-paul.com/project/bye-bye-blues/) - Bye Bye Blues 1952 Capitol Records
- [Les Paul’s New Sound (Vol. 2)](https://www.les-paul.com/project/les-pauls-new-sound-vol-2/) - Les Paul’s New Sound (Vol. 2) 1951 Capitol Records
- [Hawaiian Paradise](https://www.les-paul.com/project/hawaiian-paradise/) - Hawaiian Paradise 1949 Geffen Records

## Testimonials

- [V.J. Manzo](https://www.les-paul.com/testimonials/v-j-manzo/) - “The resources available to my team and our students through the Les Paul Foundation Education pages are a valuable and integral part of our success. Even individuals unfamiliar with Les’ work can quickly get caught up, and more importantly, these materials capture and convey the essence of Les’ spirit of fearless exploration!”
- [Nate Ingram](https://www.les-paul.com/testimonials/nate-ingram/) - The Les Paul Educational Resources are readily accessible and packed with a ton of info that can be easily streamlined to students who are very young, all the way to College/Career-Ready learners. I recommend Institutions and Teachers of all grade levels to implement these resources in their 21st Century curricula!
- [Bonnie Byrd](https://www.les-paul.com/testimonials/bonnie-byrd/) - “The Les Paul Foundation offers educators an incredible resource library for students of all ages. From videos to downloadable activities, they introduce Les Paul's myriad accomplishments, encourage interdisciplinary learning, and challenge students to consider how their own innovations might change the world.”
- [Bryan Wunar](https://www.les-paul.com/testimonials/bryan-wunar/) - "Whether you're teaching a lesson about the history of music or prepping for an upcoming Les Paul’s House of Sound field trip, I highly recommend checking out the educational offerings provided by the Les Paul Foundation. Online resources like these are extremely valuable and help make learning more accessible for everyone."
- [Scott Neumann](https://www.les-paul.com/testimonials/scott-neumann/) - "Our students are most interested in the history that starts with Les Paul and his inventions. The Les Paul Foundation website is packed full of excellent tools to start this conversation".
- [Lisala Beatty](https://www.les-paul.com/testimonials/lisala-beatty/) - “Les Paul’s musical genius and inventions are legendary. The Les Paul Foundation’s Study Units provide incredible resources for music teachers and students to analyze Les Paul’s historical impact and his beginnings. The web sources are fantastic!"

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