Paul Deatherage

Drums

Paul Deatherage is an active performer and educator in the central Kentucky area. He is a versatile percussionist, experienced in many areas including jazz, concert, marching, and world percussion.

Paul attended Tennessee Technological University, where he studied with Joseph Rasmussen and Eric Willie, completing his Bachelors Degree in Music Education in December, 2005. In 2006 Paul began studies with Bill Bachman in Nashville, before moving to Lexington in August, 2007 where he studied with James B. Campbell and John Willmarth at the University of Kentucky. He completed his Master’s Degree in Percussion Performance at the University of Kentucky in May, 2009.

Paul leads a varied teaching career, working with students at middle school, high school and college levels. Paul currently teaches drumset at the University of Kentucky. He also teaches applied percussion lessons at Centre College. He is also assistant director of percussion at the Lafayette High School Band, a 23-time marching band state champion. In addition, he maintains a private teaching studio at Don Wilson Music in Lexington.

Paul has a very active career as a freelance percussionist. He currently holds the drumset chair for the DiMartino / Osland Jazz Orchestra, the Osland / Dailey Jazztet, the Raleigh Dailey Trio, the Ross Whitaker Trio, Grupo LexiSamba, and the Walnut Street Ramblers.