ranging from jazz to classical to rock. In high school, he
began performing out with numerous groups and
studying with local teachers to further his studies. In
1996 David began studying classical guitar with Julie
Goldberg at St. Xavier University and also joined the jazz
band to further his interests in jazz. In 1998 David
transferred to Millikin University to complete a degree in
Commercial Music with an emphasis in guitar
performance and recording studio (engineering and
performing). While at Millikin, he studied both classical
and jazz under Manley Mallard for three years. David
performed with the Jazz Lab Band I and sat first chair in
the classical guitar ensemble his senior year. He was
also selected as the guitarist for the Illinois Collegiate
Jazz Festival All-Star Band in the spring of 2001. David
also began teaching private lessons in 1998 in classical,
jazz, and rock guitar and continues to do so today.
Degree in Jazz Performance at the Chicago
College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt
University. While there, he performed with the
CCPA Jazz Orchestra, jazz combos, and sat first
chair in the classical guitar ensemble. He studied
with John McLean for jazz guitar and Pamela
Kimmel for classical guitar. He has also furthered
his studies and/or played with Bob Palmieri
(DePaul University), Steve Houghton, David
Berkman, David Friesan, and Tom Sanchez
(former guitarist of Liquid Soul). He also performs
regularly with his original rock band, NYCO ,
which is fronted by Ted Atkatz, principal
percussionist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
