Dr. Paul Francis PhD

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Dr. Paul Francis PhD

Graduating from Leeds College of Music with a focus on Popular Music Performance, within higher education, led to Paul achieving a PhD.

Paul continues to enjoy a successful career combining performing, composing and producing with a higher-education career. He has held several senior academic posts (Universities of Leeds, Huddersfield, Liverpool, BIMM-Manchester) and as a specialist external examiner within higher education and rock and pop syllabuses.

Paul is the co-founder of Concept Music Agency and co-inventor of The Pegmate, a tuning aid for orchestral stringed instruments.

Author's Books

Driving a Cat to Portugal and Building a House When We Get There

While waiting to board a plane for our annual holiday, my wife and I exchanged a few words,Me: ‘Where’s Faro?’Wife: ‘Portugal.’Little did we know, that fleeting conversation would lay the blueprint for our future. Soon, the allure of Portugal would not only inspire our next holiday des...

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Concept Drums – Bass – Guitar

ConceptDrums - Bass - GuitarFor tomorrow’s music makersThis book contains:• Performance and tuition repertoire for Higher Instrumental Popular Music Education (HIPME). If you fancy a challenge, then give it a go!• Contemporary Grooves - Stretch your technical abilities• Downloadable Backing ...

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