Paul Moeller was born in 1972 in Woodstock, Illinois. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in music from Northern Illinois University in 1995 and a Master’s Degree in Music Performance and Literature from Eastman School of Music in 1997 where he was awarded the honorary Performer’s Certificate given only to students of the highest caliber. In fall of 1997, Paul began studies at Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland under the tutelage of the world-renowned guitarist, Manuel Barrueco.

     During his undergraduate years, Paul was the 1st place winner of many major awards including the Northern Illinois University Concerto competition, the Chandler Starr Scholarship competition, and the National Federation of Music Clubs National Guitar Competition. In May 1996, Paul was the 1st place winner of The First of America Midwest Young Artists National Bach Competition, and on July 22, 1997, he won 1st place at the 1997 international Guitar concerto Competition sponsored by D’Addario Strings Corporation. As a result, he was awarded $4,000 and a performance of the concerto with the Connecticut Concerto Consort, McKenzie Albert conducting. Paul performed Guitar Concerto by the prolific English composer Lennox Berkeley (1903-1989) and the concert was broadcast on public radio. He has performed throughout the United States and in Europe.