Hi, I'm Dave! I love music in all forms and expressions. I am always excited to play, collaborate, compose, and experiment musically. Reach out and lets make music! 

Below is an in depth look at my professional career. 

David is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger based in Toledo, Ohio. He began music lessons at the age of five years old. He received his undergraduate degree in instrumental jazz from the University of Toledo in 2017 with a focus on jazz bass; followed by a Masters degree in instrumental jazz from the University of Toledo in 2019. 

David has toured across the country performing with a variety of musicians and bands spanning across many different genres of music. He has performed in major cities such as NYC, Philadelphia, Nashville, Chicago, and many more. 

He has shared the stage with distinguished artists including Jon Hendricks, Vic Juris, Alex Harding, and Billy Childs. He has performed in direct support of artists such as Gwen Stefani, Foreigner, Styx, Starship, Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio), Marbin, and more. David has held residencies across the region with top caliber musicians and continues to diversify as his music expands nationally. 

In 2017, David received endorsement from Moniker Guitars LLC. In 2019 he received endorsement from Reverend Guitars. 

David is also an avid music educator. He actively teaches multiple instruments, recording techniques, and sound engineering. He lectured the History of Jazz and History of Rock classes at the University of Toledo as an adjunct professor. During that time at the institution, he also coached small group combos as well as directed the big band.   

As an active musician, David regularly performs across the region with top notch jazz ensembles, award winning cover bands, driving rock combos, experimental progressive groups, musical pit orchestras, traditional jazz collectives, and house band jam sessions.