Paul attended the Berklee College of Music and has been teaching and performing for over 30 years. His experience includes rock, jazz, blues, and Broadway show tunes. Paul is affiliated with the Percussive Arts Society and the international Association of Jazz Educators. He has written articles that have been published in Modern Drummer and Drum Roll News and performs in several groups including his own jazz trio. Paul stresses a grounding in fundamental skills of rhythm and technique, and brings the practical knowledge of professional performing to his teaching.