Paul is a multi-instrumentalist with 25 years of experience performing professionally in over 30 countries around the world. He can play by ear, sight read, transpose multiple keys and compose parts on the spot. Paul has been a session performer on Australian film, television, IMAX and event soundtracks. If you are interested in hiring Paul for your project the list of instruments below with help you plan your score and session.
Instrument List – We suggest ‘googling’ the name of the instrument your are interested in if unsure, or if you wish to hear/see the instrument in action.
- Piano
- Harmonica
- Bass Guitar
- Saxophone
- Clarinet
- Irish Whistles (Mike Grinter AUS)
- Spanish bagpipe chanter in C
- French Bombard in Bb
- Chinese Suona (Oboe), Hulusi and Bao Hu (all woodwind)
- Jaws Harps from Mongolia, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Central Asia
- Turkish Zurna
- Hungarian Tarogato, Saxillo (AUS hybrid by Linsey Pollack)
- Laotian Khen (ancient bamboo blown pipes)
- Melodian
- Appalachian Dulcimer
Paul has performed for film composers Chris Gordon, Michael Yezerski, Jon Gray, Roger Mason and Carlo Giacco and performed as a soloist for feature films including The Black Balloon, The Bet, Kokoda, The Opposition and The December Boys, and he was the featured soloist for the ABC Television Series ‘My Place’.
Paul has also performed as part of Australian and NSW tourism campaigns and has worked in many of Sydney’s recording studios including Track-down, Electric Avenue, 301 and the ABC.