They moved to Hollywood, where Naomi continued her acting career and David took up screenwriting. Paula's sister Deborah and brother Joshua were born there. The family remained in Southern California. Paula learned to play the flute in the orchestra of North Hollywood Junior High School, continuing her studies with Arthur Hoberman. She studied piano with her grandmother. At the age of ten she first met Leon Kirchner, with whom she enjoyed many collaborations as an adult. She made the decision to become a musician when she was twelve.