Paul has played since he was 9 years old and has played professionally since the age of 13. He has studied at the Wood Music School as well as under such notable teachers as Ron Ciccarelli, and Alden Mitchell.

He has been teaching for more than 10 years and also continues to play out professionally. Paul believes that a solid foundation of theory and technique are necessary to all styles of music and can work with a student to develop in the style or genre that they prefer.