About
Paul McArdle is a guitarist, composer, producer, and educator based in Upstate New York. His artistic work combines jazz, contemporary music, improvisation, and original ensemble writing.
Over the course of his career, Paul has performed, recorded, and collaborated with a diverse range of artists and ensembles, including Four80East, Mike MacArthur, Doja, The Niche, Rob Compa/Oval Sandwich, Bill Tiberio Band, Danielle Ponder, Helium Bubble, The English Project and Funknut as well as songwriters such as Lisa Bigwood and Jo-Hannah Reynolds.
His experience across performance, recording, composition, and education has shaped a unique approach that bridges creative collaboration, musicianship, and artistic development.
As an educator, Paul combines technical instruction, creative exploration, and individualized learning approaches to help musicians and students develop their own artistic voices.