https://www.robhirons.com/home daily 1.0 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/a4d31b1e-7a7c-4dcf-a89a-c3b3bf4f88a2/Logo+name+only.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/ff2172f6-1cfd-4a9f-bf60-7f27d79e8939/39095_cvr-Groove-Facility.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/cbd0f648-b6f5-4073-90e9-0144e024bb50/shooting+pgoto+album+hd-80+copy2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606140983104-KBP5SIXZ4UGEK5YR89MK/Dom%2BFamularo.jpg HOME - “Rob made a trip to my studio a few years ago to continue his learning. I was very impressed with his dedication perseverance and musical ability! I have visited his teaching school and have been involved with his camps....both very inspiring! Rob continues to push himself and the art form making a huge positive difference for drummers worldwide!" - Dom Famularo (Drumming Global Ambassador, USA) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1605618888684-GI9BADKOD9PFWQVPFUEL/Gabor%2BDornyei.jpg HOME - “I had the pleasure to share the stage with Rob at the prestigious Provence Drum Camp near beautiful Marseille, France where he completely blew my mind. His original phrasing ideas and awareness of time and subdivision changes were remarkable! He gave a totally ROCKING performance!!” - Gabor Dornyei (Independent artist, Thunder Duo, UK) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1605618856027-TEJO22XU03YUE65ICCWX/Pete%2BLockett.jpg HOME - “I have known Rob for some years now. Besides being a fine drum set player, he also excels at education and has an honest commitment to sharing his knowledge to his students and anyone interested in developing their drumming to the next level. A fine example of what many teachers and players should aspire towards.” - Pete Lockett (Bjork, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Amy Winehouse, UK) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/11b36a44-aa9e-47a2-9ee0-dd173f3242b4/Colin%2BWoolway.jpg HOME - “Rob came to London for us to do a clinic and I was totally blown away by his musical fluency, his great technique, and his rapport with the audience, and his attention to preparation for the event. Thank you Rob for a great show!” - Colin Woolway (Co-founder Drumsense, UK) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/a4c38322-5300-4d7c-a18c-4e927d78e1ae/IMG_0107.jpg HOME - “Rob has assisted and inspired me in my work as an artist for the last 10 years. An excellent player and multi-talented all-round musician, he wrote and recorded the drums parts for my last three albums released in 2009, 2013 and 2019 as well as producing the arrangements for the last two. On my latest release “Garde le Cap”, he shared his time, creativity and expertise as artistic director.” - Therese Themlin (Independent artist) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/f5c4b5bd-a29d-4776-aa68-a0c12b3d82bb/191123_Nasser-Ben-Dadaoo_0015-photo-Bruno-Migliano-683x1024.jpg HOME - “I hired Rob to record my latest album, a mix of traditional blues and African grooves. He brought so much to the album thanks to his understanding of the culture, and his proficiency in blending the different styles and time signatures. 12 original tracks - 2 days of drum takes to get it all down with utmost professionalism and creative availability. Thank you so much Rob! See you soon on tour to get this album out there Live!” - Nasser Ben Dadoo (White Feet) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/5ebc83f6-6fa6-46e0-81fd-8de326366bb0/Laurent+Nony.jpg HOME - “In our lessons, Rob performs a critical analysis of my playing and pays attention to subtle aspects that help improve my playing : stick grip, motion studies, overall positioning, foot positioning, mind set and more. I appreciate the way he helps me to improve my rhythmic creativity - building solos, advice on grooves and fills while reading the chart... I strongly recommend Rob to anyone who would either like to start drumming or would like to improve their practice.” - Laurent Nony (Regular student since 2015) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/7bfbf608-decd-461b-928f-220ca8ca5609/Martin%252BMuth.jpg HOME - “In Rob Hirons I found the drum coach I was looking for. The quality of his holistic and professional technical approaches are the key reason for my yearly residencies in Southern France. Rob's theoretical and philosophical input and our exchange in the field of drumming is of great importance for my creative career.” - Martin Muth (Visiting student) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/b7588e25-1c05-4f8b-82d0-97f0008e2435/Davis+Lee.jpg HOME - “I first decided to travel to France from Malaysia to study with Rob as my first drum teacher. He is honest, caring, knows what works and what doesnʼt, what we should pay more attention to as a drummer... He explains things clearly, specifically, working on Moeller and other techniques.” - Davis Chee Yih Lee (Visiting student) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/04c3f8bc-df67-4962-9a67-a7692c51a7d7/Jonathan%252BCurtis.jpg HOME - “My live online video lesson with Rob was just what I needed. We were able to discuss in great detail the concepts I was working on while I was able to sit at my own kit, in my own studio. I look forward to our next one.” - Jonathan Curtis (Online student) https://www.robhirons.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://www.robhirons.com/books daily 0.75 2024-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/ff2172f6-1cfd-4a9f-bf60-7f27d79e8939/39095_cvr-Groove-Facility.jpg BOOKS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606149166378-XWOC3ZBCZYOOCKB85680/David%2BGaribaldi%2BDrumeo.jpg BOOKS - “This book illustrates a very important and modern learning tool : the presentation of technique within a musical idea. The material from basic to challenging and is an excellent vocabulary builder. Five stars” David Garibaldi (Tower of Power) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606149413599-YCGNO0JKSKJ5P2420B47/Claus%2BHessler.jpg BOOKS - “The great achievement of Groove Facility is that it allows you to really break down patterns in order to better understand the elements they are built from. It definitely offers alternative ways to create your own sandbox of groove building blocks” Claus Hessler (Author of Open Handed Playing 1 & 2) https://www.robhirons.com/about daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606150273977-6C1X1KWMPO02556ML3QR/Rob+Bagshow.jpeg ABOUT - Rob started out his drumming career studying with teachers Ray Payne, Ronnie Bottomley, Dave Hassell and Tony Faulkner in England and then later with Dom Famularo in New York. He graduated at the City of Leeds College of Music in 1996 gaining his Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Jazz Studies, before moving on to teach at the college during the following year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606150453062-IOYKY1ANYJCWD6TRUDW3/Rob%2BHirons%2BDrum%2BLesson.jpg ABOUT - In parallel with his work as a performing and recording musician, Rob has also heavily dedicated his career to drumming education. Rob is Course Director, drum teacher and music theory teacher at the acclaimed music school MLC Marseille. He teaches on the Drum Course throughout the year and directs the school’s week long intensive courses for drums, guitar, bass and vocals during each holiday period. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606150690475-UMBXBBGJLUF3KCMUNG0O/Rob%2Bat%2BDrummers%2BCollective%2BNY.jpg ABOUT - As well as teaching sessions with students, Rob has regularly performed at larger educational events such as drum clinics, camps and masterclasses both in Europe and in the USA. Working in partnership with Gretsch Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Promark Sticks and Evans Drumheads, he has performed alongside such drummers as Carmine Appice, Damien Schmitt, Mike Terrana, Dave Lombardo, George Kollias, Dirk Brand, Dom Famularo, Aquiles Preister, Gabor Dornyei, and Pete Lockett. Rob gave a dynamic drum clinic performance alongside John Favicchia at the prestigious Drummers Collective in New York City and also performed at many of the renowned Sam Ash retails stores on the East Coast of the USA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606151000974-R5BIHGUTHYH11T6KFR98/GF.jpg ABOUT - Having this constant desire to share modern drum techniques with others, Rob wrote the book Groove Facility with Dom Famularo. Distributed by Alfred Publishing, Groove Facility sells worldwide and has gained excellent reviews throughout the drumming community and press. https://www.robhirons.com/press daily 0.75 2024-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606157226314-3O2VB8AY07TAAX4J0KVI/ArticleBatterie.jpg PRESS - Article on Wizdom Drumshed School Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606157156504-0ENZTCMFSBXFJNKO60U5/InterviewBatteurMag.jpg PRESS - “Teacher of the month” Interview Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606157121552-2YCTHSH724OFRSLXNO31/Pressjardinmoderne.jpg PRESS - Review on Masterclass with Dawoud Bounabi Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606157080048-W6UVRGICOFHEW1BFOW9E/HudsonMusicInterview.jpg PRESS - Teacher Spotlight Interview Hudson Music Website, U.S.A. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606157045914-7NLWB7PT7X1KVNI6UTA2/Backstage%2BROB%2BHIRONS-3%2BSmall.jpg PRESS - Clinic tour with Pete Lockett Review Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156980869-RFYKNDZE4GXWDQ8X1D5N/Nimes%2Bclinic%2Breview%2BBatteur%2B.jpg PRESS - Masterclass with John Favicchia Review Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156922154-B2H4QN2Y259BKIT3Q832/idrummag.jpg PRESS - Groove Facility Review iDrum Magazine, U.K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156889878-TWBBWJO3Y94SWDSBNRBE/ReviewMEbatmag.jpg PRESS - Clinic tour with Massimo Russo Review Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156751153-NF4YOBFJX68YT5JF94RI/ITHReviewBatMag.jpg PRESS - ITH “Incipit”album Review Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156705009-1E5AE0XXM49VWXF1KXGV/TamtamreviewBatteur2010.jpg PRESS - Tam Tam 2010 Drum Camp Review Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156650628-YZ6F9N1SM1G4AV118ORF/TamTamreview2010Batterie.jpg PRESS - Tam Tam 2010 Drum Camp Review Batterie Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156556415-AGS66JETLTH1NKZCEQPJ/TamTamReview2011Batteur.jpg PRESS - Tam Tam 2011 Drum Camp Review Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156465424-XOKE0VKVI0VS5390LYDV/TamTamReview2011Batterie%2Bcopy.jpg PRESS - Tam Tam 2011 Drum Camp Review Batterie Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156368229-ENIZ7T7KSC6XTVMW7HJ3/Review%2BGF%2BBatteur%2BReduced.jpg PRESS - Groove Facility Review Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156319025-6DK08R6KHO4JU98NY8Z0/Interview%2BBatteur%2BMag%2B2016-1.jpg PRESS - Interview Batteur Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156006480-14LZXTNA6PRES2OVZFBN/ProfDuMoisRobHirons.jpg PRESS - Educational Article on Groove Facility Batterie Magazine, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606156231268-WEMJH8VWIN5G6V40M599/GrooveFacilityHotLicksArticle.jpg PRESS - Educational Article on Groove Facility PAS Rhythm Scene, U.S.A. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1612815753252-PXOKBAD95D8J7PZ4BO4B/Groove%252BFacility%252BDrummer%252BMag%252BAus%252Barticle.jpg PRESS - Educational Article on Groove Facility DrumScene Magazine, Australia. https://www.robhirons.com/discography daily 0.75 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606762469157-4Z7C9B3HD1WGJH8E7VLR/LiveCaberet.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Live au Cabaret Rouge” 2001 Watcha Clan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606762551715-1571B847ADVJDR5C0BTJ/Nomades-AKA__4fa39fda25376ea1d510a055c78233fc.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Nomades A.K.A.” 2002 Watcha Clan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606762685561-BZV3HNMWD5OHVYFM1WOU/LeBas.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Le Bastion” 2005 Watch Clan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606762754396-7B5GNRMB1WUCNHE2W8IF/Live+Inj.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Live Injection” 2005 Watcha Clan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606762852256-66T6XP1OIDU9F1YBLQGQ/Groovin.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “No Unnecessary Groovin” 2001 The Rob Donnelly Band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606762920469-15V5AA75DQOQYZA5JXHD/Blues+Heritages.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Blues Heritage” 2007 Hofmann Family Blues Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606763002209-8OAYPWN6AC2B3BCCBVXK/When+the+Guitars+Slide+the+Blues.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “When the Guitars Slide the Blues” 2009 Hofmann Family Blues Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606763064278-0FN6OKYSZ98MHW8CZ29H/I%27m+Your+Slave.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “I’m Your Slave” 2011 Hofmann Family Blues Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606763214687-1OA8AF3H557SEIB8KNNX/ronahartner.com-nationalit%C3%A9vagabonde.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Nationalité Vagabonde” 2008 Rona Hartner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606763315465-47EH3E0HZAUO6MX0E8GQ/Ombresetlumiere.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “D’Ombres et de Lumière” 2009 Thérèse Themlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606763411477-NHEOY4WJQ25A6DGBPX1H/TamTamreview2010Batterie.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Prends ta plume” 2012 Thérèse Themlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/1606763482149-XY1NMSY6KEUJ68VYCD2E/Incipit-200x200.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Incipit” 2014 Isnard, Tomi, Hirons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/d0ad6579-2708-4334-9972-a66ab1c979fc/grm2.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Et nous on est où?"” 2015 GRM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/9faacc2c-00eb-4e68-9897-147dbf434ca0/ab67616d0000b273466e58519515ebdf221ce20c.jpeg DISCOGRAPHY - “Garde Le Cap” 2020 Thérèse Themlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/12e4bbf9-bcad-4159-af3c-6f38975b75ad/Blues+Legacy.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Blues Legacy” 2023 White Feet - Nasser Ben Dadou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f747038e3f00e384ee9e2f0/49480789-9990-403f-b263-bc9737de2a70/Winter+Crawls.jpg DISCOGRAPHY - “Winter Crawls” 2023 Ashley Reads https://www.robhirons.com/live daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://www.robhirons.com/lessons daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://www.robhirons.com/production daily 0.75 2026-03-10