David J Va.

Los Angeles, CA

Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons

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Experiance 19 Years

Drum Lessons in Los Angeles, CA

David J Va. is a highly experienced Drum instructor based in Los Angeles, CA, offering personalized lessons designed to meet the needs of students at every skill level. With extensive teaching experience, David J Va. has successfully guided students of all ages in developing strong musical foundations and advanced skills. David J Va. specializes in developing proper technique, improving musical understanding, and helping students progress through structured lesson plans.

What You'll Learn:

Beginner to advanced Drum mastery
Creative expression and musical interpretation
Building consistency and performance ability

If you're looking for high-quality Drum lessons in Los Angeles, David J Va. offers flexible scheduling options, including both in-person and online sessions.

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.

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).