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David J Va.

David J Va.

Los Angeles, CA

Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons


Home or Studio

19 Years

About Me

Since playing his first notes at age five, Dave has continued to educate and improve himself as a musician. He was musically active throughout high school and before graduating was awarded the John Philip Sousa and Louis Armstrong Band Awards. He was also accepted to both the All State Symphonic and Jazz Bands three times.

In 2005, Dave was awarded a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. At Berklee, Dave studied intensely with Mike Mangini, Dave DiCenso, and Kim Plainfield. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Professional Music.

Dave got his first taste of life on the road in 2007 when he was hired by funk/jam band Solution for their Armed Forces Entertainment World Tour. The tour took the band through 10 countries in Europe and Asia, including The Netherlands, Russia, Kyrghyzstan, Afghanistan, Qatar, Djibouti (Africa), United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland.

Outside of recording and performing, Dave teaches private lessons on drums, guitar, and bass.

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David J Va. has over 19 years of music experience in the Los Angeles area.

David J Va. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons .



Formal Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Music, Berklee College of Music - Boston, Class of 2009 Magna Cum Laude.

Private Education:

Studied with Mike Mangini (Extreme, Steve Vai), Dave Dicenso (John Petrucci, Hiromi), Terri Lyne Carrington (Herbie Hancock) in Boston, MA.

Performing Experience:

Performing since 1993, International touring experience of 10 countries, 4 continents.

Tours with Joe Stump, Joey Molland (Badfinger), Kelly Keeling (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Terry Ilous (XYZ).

Experience Teaching:

Teaching privately since 2001. Drumline Instructor 2006-2008, Brandon Valley High School - Brandon, SD

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Acoustic
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 8:00pm 10:00pm View
Tue 10:00am 10:00pm View
Wed 8:00pm 10:00pm View
Thu 8:00pm 10:00pm View
Fri 7:30pm 10:00pm View
Sat 5:00pm 10:00pm View
Sun 10:00am 10:00pm View
Last updated on 03/06/2019
Map:
David J Va. is willing to travel up to a distance of 7 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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