Upon completing his tertiary education in jazz and education Paul joined the Australian Army Band (Adelaide), starting a 20 year musical career in the Defence Force culminating in being drummer and percussionist for the Air Force Band in Melbourne, where he performed around Australia and the world.
Paul simultaneously has been a successful freelance drummer in original and cover bands in both Melbourne and Adelaide. Popular Melbourne bands he has played in include The Kissingers, Zeptepi and The Grand Wazoo.
On returning to Adelaide Paul has become involved with several bands, including Baker Boys Band, The Heggarties, Cat Dog Bird, Trifle, and Spiral Dance. He is also becoming more in demand as a recording drummer, recording with several Adelaide artists this year alone.
At his home studio, Paul records drums, composes and records soundtrack music and runs a private drum and piano school.
Notable artists Paul has played with include Ross Wilson, Anthony Callea, Jon Stevens, Deborah Conway, Darryl Cotton, Wilbur Wilde, Jeff Duff, Leo Sayer, Mahalia Barnes, Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Rhonda Birchmore and Rebecca Barnard.