Paul Francis

East Anglia's leading drum school

You have reached the website of Paul Francis, a professional drummer and the owner of Orchard Percussion Studio. We have been providing high quality drum tuition and clinics in Essex, United Kingdom, for over twenty years. Our clinics feature World renown drummers such as Jojo Mayer, Mark Schulman, Dave Weckl and Thomas Lang.

News

Drumming Up Vibrations Book released on 19th September, 2011

Drumming Up Vibrations BookOn many occasions over the years whilst relating stories of my life as a musician people have told me that I should write a book.  Last year I finally got the chance to put pen to paper.  It was quite a task to take on but with help from Goldie and friends I finished it.

Continue to our Publications page to order.

New Gavin Harrison Clinic on 12th June, 2011

Following on from last year's Benny Greb clinic, we are pleased to announce a Gavin Harrison clinic on 12th June 2001.  The clinic will take place at Orchard Percussion studio on 12th June 2011, Sunday at 3pm.

Please contact us to book your place.

Congratulations to the following students, Battle Of The Bands competition:

Best Drummer
2010, 2011 - Freddy Dawson

Congratulations to the following students from Colchester Institute, Yamaha Percussion Event, Drummer Of The Year:

2010 - Jim Read
2009 - Cameron Morrell

Congratulations to Glen Little 15 May 2010

Congratulations to Glen Little who on taking up his new position of Principal Percussionist Of the Scots Guards Band is the youngest Principal Percussionist the band has ever had.

Congratulations to Richard Rayner 1 Feb 2009

Congratulations to Richard Rayner for winning 'Young Drummer of the Year' 2009 competition and his recent TV appearance.

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