ERIK AUGIS

About Erik

Erik is based in Columbus, Ohio.  He studied music at The Cleveland Institute of Music, Case Western Reserve University, and The Ohio State University.  He taught jazz piano at Capital University 2014-2017 and currently teaches at Denison University.  Erik also teaches privately; Indiana University, Eastman School of Music, Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Bowling Green State University are among the colleges his students have attended.

Erik is the keyboardist/pianist for the band Flippo, which performs themed concerts including the music of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, and others.  Erik performs with his own trio which includes the bassist from Flippo, Andy Woodson, and the drummer from Flippo, Louis Tsamous.  He also works with the Pete Mills Quartet, which plays straight ahead jazz and originals.  Erik performs and works with many other local musicians and has performed with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.