Paul Dell Aquila
Music Theory & Composition
Paul Dell Aquila was born on Long Island, New York. There, he began his
musical studies on the guitar under the direction of esteemed music educator Al
Lacausi. Dell Aquila earned a bachelor’s degree in music theory and composition
from Hofstra University in 1988. While living in New York, Paul was active
composing, teaching guitar, and performing with his wife Grace. In addition to
composing serious music as a member of the Long Island Composers’ Guild, Paul
wrote many pop songs and radio jingles, some of which are still aired today. Dell
Aquila and his wife relocated to Louisville in the nineties, and soon, Paul
was elected president of the Louisville Area Songwriters’ Association. He
earned a master’s degree in music theory from the University of Louisville. Today,
Paul is enjoying teaching music at the university, composing, and performing
around town with his wife in a music duo called Another Colour.
