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      Eric Paton
      Eric Paton
      Music Teacher, Master
      Location: Columbus , OH
      Speaks: English
      Instructs: Drums
      Education: - BMUS Jazz Studies Percussion Capital University - MM Percussion Performance Ohio University - Train the Trainer program and Residency with Eitetsu Hayashi FU-UN NO Kai ( Japanese Drumming) - Escola Nacional - Cuban Percussion 1995, 2008
      Performance Experience: Eric Paton has performed with Aretha Franklin, Tito Puente Jr., Sir Roland Hannah, Bobby Shew, Carmen Cavallaro, Mojoflo, Wande African Dance Company of Liberia, Waves De Ache, Milano La Scala ( Japan Tour), Arnett Howard's Creole Funk Band, the Harmony Project, TINA- The Tina Turner Musical, Ain't Too Proud, Hiuchi Taiko, Burlington Taiko. Yumbambe Salsa, and Eitetsu Hayashi.
      Teaching Experience: Capital University Conservatory of Music - World Music Lab 34 years. - taiko, conga, samba and djembe, concert percussion and drum set/. Community Music School at Capital - 3 years, Ohio University - adjunct 11 years, Private lessons at various music stores. 3 years.
      Teaching Philosophy: It is my goal to make diverse experiences in percussion accessible for all. Private lessons include a balance of fun on the instrument of your choice, musicianship / skill development, and exploring new aspects of music.
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      A world percussionist drawn to the intersection of movement and music, Eric Paton has accompanied Dunham and Ailey classes for April Berry Burke, and performed extensively on drum set and world percussion. Paton has presented for PASIC, MENC and Remo Inc, International Kodaly Conference, IAJE International Jazz Education Association, Ballet Metropolitan, Opera Columbus, CSO, Arts Midwest and higher education. He has served on the PASIC World Planning Committee, chaired an international search for tenure track position and is former Vice President of the Ohio chapter of the Percussive Arts Society.

      Paton holds degrees from Capital University Conservatory of Music - Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies) and Ohio University MM, where he serves as Adjunct Faculty. He has held teaching positions at Capital University (‘90–’24), Kenyon College, Mount Vernon Nazarene College and Fort Hayes M.E.C. 

      Paton continues to share taiko with 30,000+ K-12 students through assemblies and workshops in schools.
      Eric Paton teaches at:
      Reynoldsburg OH
      5999 E Main St
      Columbus, OH 43213
      (614) 863-3200
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