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Dave has had a passion for percussion since the age of 8 and began his formal education at the age of 11. His early days of percussion were steeped in musical training and instilled a sense of muscianship that have influenced his playing to this day. His love of the drum set continued throughout high school and into college.
Dave studied music education and composition at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC where he honed his skills on orchestral and ethnic percussion under composer, Scott Meister, and Philador Percussion Group member Rob Falvo. He also studied frame drum with Glen Velez, and timpani with NC Symphony's principal timpanist, Chris Dean. He holds a Bachelor's of Music degree from the University of Memphis and is currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Jazz and Studio Music (drum set) at the University of Memphis.
Dave resides in Memphis, TN, with his wife, Shannon. He is the head of Percussion Studies at VISIBLE SCHOOL - Music & Worship Arts College, where he performs, lectures, and holds private instruction. He can be heard regulary drumming for singing sensation, Dani McCulloch and also around Memphis performing with The Neal Bowen Trio, The Kathryn Stallins Band, and Mojo Daddio.
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