ABOUT

"A hard working musician, arranger, performer, with lots to offer and drumming skills to match."

P. A. Francis (Tutor/Mentor & Professional Drummer)

I am a professional drummer, composer and teacher based in the Midlands, United Kingdom. I have played both live and in the studio for two decades; toured around Europe and the UK numerous times and achieved an Honours Degree in Popular Music Performance.

I started out playing in church at the age of 10 and have forged a career out of playing in everything I possibly could ever since; turning professional in 2017. I’ve played for almost every type of crowd imaginable; from tiny bars to crowds of 60,000 people, touring with both original and tribute artists alike, house bands and performing in countless stage productions - I am well versed in most musical stylings.

But, I am always striving to be better. To be the best musician I can possibly be, adding composition to my musical arsenal in 2010. I combined my love of music with my love of film and drew heavily from the likes of Hans Zimmer. I have had my compositions performed and rearranged for use in theatres and I always relish a new challenge or opportunity.

I have been described as “an outstanding up and coming drummer and musician,” but all I know is that I have a deep passion for drumming and all things music which I now share with my students.