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Robert Burton

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is a guitarist, drummer, bassist,  keyboard player, composer, arranger, producer, and teacher  for 30 years.
Educated at York University and went on to Humber College, majoring on both Guitar and Drumset. While there, he studied with some of the greatest teachers in the world.He has vast experience in the fields of live performance and education.

Pat LaBarbera (Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones)
Lenny Boyd (Miles Davis)
Roger Flock (Hamilton Symphony)
Don Vickery (Peter Appleyard, CJQ)
Paul DeLong (Kim Mitchell)
Ron Collier (Duke Ellington)

And clinics by:                                                                                          

Barney Kessell
Oscar Peterson
John Abercrombie
John Scofield
Dave Weckl
Steve Gadd

And has played literally 1,000's of professional engagements in 30 years (Winnipeg, Mb and Oakville, On Jazz Festivals, as well many places, corporate and private functions and almost any style of music in the last 25 years. He has performed on TV, radio and on many recordings spanning many styles!

Since making Winnipeg his home he has played all the most important local venues like the casinos and hotels. He is also doing  jazz services at various area churchs) and has taught 1,000's of lessons to 100's of students in the past 25 years! Many who are on tour and/or making a living playing music.

 

This includes:

http://www.billytalent.com/

http://www.myspace.com/jonmaharaj

http://www.myspace.com/adamsribspace

http://www.myspace.com/freakycircles

http://www.myspace.com/billytalent

Interests

Outside of music my main passion is Fly Fishing!

My Fly Fishing Site: Fly Fishing Manitoba for tips, lessons and guided trips