Penny Framstad

Penny Rae Framstad is an American singer and songwriter whose musical style has been generally classified as pop, rock, and singer/songwriter influences. She has shared the stage with The Doobie Brothers, Sixpence None the Richer, and Matt Nathanson, among others  and has performed at the House of Blues, The Viper Room, The Catalyst, and the Sweetwater Saloon, among other venues.

Early life and career
Framstad was born in Santa Cruz, California to parents Raymond and Eula (née McCoy) Framstad.

She co-wrote, Even Angels Fall, (Kim Bullard, Tom Whitlock, Jessica Riddle) recorded by Jessica Riddle on Hollywood Records appeared in the film, 10 Things I Hate About You, and on the soundtrack, earning her a gold record for album sales of over 500,000 copies. Even Angels Fall, reached #27 on Billboard Adult Pop Songs airplay chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks. "Fly Away" recorded as a duet by Sara Wasserman and Aaron Neville (written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman) was released in June, 2009 on "That Other Label".

Penny Framstad Pop Academy

Framstad launched the Penny Framstad Pop Academy in Los Angeles, CA in 2001 with a focus on songwriting, guitar, piano, live stage performance, and music business classes.

Musician's Institute

Framstad taught music classes at The Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California during 2016-2017. She specialized in artist development, teaching classes such as, The Song, and The Show, as well as coaching singers in private vocal and songwriting sessions for MI's Independent Artist Program.

Filmography

 * Dance Moms (Lifetime TV Series) 2012 - Episode: 8 - Season 2 - (songwriter: I Think I Like You)
 * Scrubs (TV Series) 2007 - (songwriter/performer: The Heart Has a Mind Of Its Own)
 * The Office (US TV Series) 2007 - (songwriter/performer: The Heart Has a Mind Of Its Own)
 * Dawson’s Creek 2005 - (songwriter/performer: Holdin’ On)
 * White Chicks (Sony Pictures Film) 2004 - Why, Why, Why - (songwriter/performer)
 * Summerland (TV Series) 2004 - Episode 9 - Season 1 (songwriter/performer: Paint the Sky)
 * The Real World Paris (MTV Reality TV) 2003 - Episode 13 - (songwriter/performer: "Moth to a Flame")
 * The Real World Chicago (MTV Reality TV) 2002 - Episode 1123 - (songwriter/performer: We'd Only Break Each Others Hearts)
 * Roswell (TV Series) 2001 - Episode 16 - Season 2 (songwriter/performer: I'll Never Be the Same)
 * Providence (TV series) 2000 - Episode 11 - Season 2 (2000) (songwriter/performer: Nothing to Hide) - Episode 13 - Season 2 (2000) - (songwriter/performer: I'll Never Be the Same)
 * 10 Things I Hate About You (Touchstone Film/Soundtrack) 1999 -Even Angels Fall - (songwriter)