Like many other events, the annual NAMM show in California was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I have been attending the winter NAMM show every year since 2004. Like the many thousands who attend the show, I am missing it terribly. Yes I enjoy looking at the instruments and equipment. However for me, …
In these trying and difficult times, keep your drumming fun and interesting. I took part in a fantastic recording and filming session last month. Time drifts away when you’re having fun. This sounds like a cop-out but bear with me. I’m genuinely not concerned about being the best drummer in the world. I haven’t …
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MLC Nottingham is delighted to welcome students from Russia and the UAE. The team at paulhose.com has delivered university level Teaching Diplomas since 2016. MLC Nottingham has had them listed within its prospectus since 2018. The two organisations have agreed to combine resources and offer the courses in association with one another. More information …
I was recently interviewed by Dom Famularo for Sabian Cymbals. I have been a Sabian endorser since 2006 and I was delighted to be asked to take part in a live interview hosted by my friend and colleague, Dom Famularo. We discussed a variety of subjects and the interview was broadcast live across the …
Guitarist, Lee Wrathe recently invited Paul to play on a track that is featured on new Ibanez advertisement. The track was produced to promote the new limited Joe Satriani signature JS1CR Chromeboys. It was lovely to be asked by Lee to play on this tune. I really enjoyed it. Special thanks to David at …
I was recently invited to take part in a podcast hosted by Drum Education Live. This podcast was great fun. We discussed a variety of topics including what the future might look like for independent music teachers. Mark, Ciara and Felipe are all extremely passionate about drumming and education. I really enjoyed chatting with …
I was invited by Trinity College London to discuss how MLC continues to deliver Arts Award during lock down. It was an opportunity to share our approach to delivering the Arts Award remotely; how we’ve responded as an organisation to the current situation; our experience of online delivery; the resources we use; how the …
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I opened the doors to MLC Academy back in September 2007. Thirteen years later, I am delighted to introduce the new look, Music Learning Collective. Now I invite you to unleash your potential! As I wrote back in December, 2019 was a year of change at MLC. We introduced new and highly skilled people …
Storytelling is the lifeblood of any creative person. It is also a fantastic way to get to know someone. Every January I visit Los Angeles to attend the NAMM show. This year – 2020 – was my 17th consecutive show and it was by far the best yet. Past shows have seen me …
Like most of us, I take time off at Christmas to be with family and friends. I believe that it is important to take time to reflect and having done so, I realise that this year, 2019, has been one of the most successful of my life. January The year started quietly for …