I’m Francesco Vecchio, an Italian drummer, percussionist, composer, and music producer based in Budapest, Hungary. I began playing drums through private lessons with Roberto Cati. In 2013, I moved to Rome to attend the Saint Louis College of Music and studied drums with Gianni Di Renzo, Claudio Mastracci, and Roberto Gatto. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in jazz drums and percussion, completing a thesis in Melodic Drumming. In September 2018, I earned a master’s degree in music for video games from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome.
Over the years, I’ve worked as a drummer and percussionist in a wide range of music projects—from rock and funk to samba and jazz—performing at many music festivals and Italian television shows. As a composer and music producer, I’ve created diverse music spanning electronic, jazz, pop, and classical genres, which has been featured in video games, mobile apps, and advertising campaigns. Under my solo project Francis V, I released EPs and singles for Neele Records, Epic Tones Records, and Rehegoo Music. I’m also the founder of Timeless Music Network and Timeless Music Records.
In 2016, I created Francis’ Drumming Blog, a comprehensive resource of original drum sheet music, transcriptions, exercises, books, and everything related to drumming. I’m the author of the books Jeff Porcaro Grooves: 8 Drum Transcriptions, Neil Peart: An Introduction to His Drumming Style, Orizzonti Musicali. Neil Peart: la vita, la musica e lo stile, Max Roach: 5 Drum Transcriptions, and 20 Essential Drum Transcriptions for the Modern Drummer.
The blog was ranked #1 on Feedspot’s 50 Best Drum Blogs and Websites of 2024. Over the years, my educational material has been used by renowned music schools and colleges, including Berklee College of Music (Boston), Trinity College of Music (London), Saint Louis College of Music (Rome), Up Town Music School (Marseille), Pulse Drum School (Biganos, France), and many others.
Beyond music, I’m a passionate traveler who has visited more than 50 countries and a book lover. I value my free time as an opportunity to grow—personally and professionally. Thank you for visiting my blog!
Francesco Vecchio
Francis' Drumming Blog 