David L.

Drum Instructor

David “Creamy” has been playing drums and percussion over the past 15 years and teaching students for the last decade. He originally started his musical journey with the alto saxophone at the age of 10 through college.  However, he knew in his heart he had always had a love for the drums and eventually began learning the craft at 16 years of age.  In addition, he was part of the all-state band and played in the marching band at Dobson High.  High school band really helped him in honing his technique and rudiments. He also studied under Bruce Weitz. In college, along with playing and learning percussion, he received his Associates degree in Audio Engineering and studied music business as well. He has extensive experience playing and recording all styles of music.  David has toured across the U.S. and overseas and was part of one of the top 10 unsigned blues bands in the nation in 2010 and the best in Arizona 3 years in a row. David currently plays gigs every week.  To see his events calendar, please click here.   He teaches beginning through advanced and covers everything from basic rudiments, hand and foot technique, timing, 4-way independence, tuning, solo and improvisation, and reading music and charts.  David is a very patient teacher. David has been teaching at Music Makers since fall, 2015. To learn more about David