INSTRUCTION

If you live in the greater Durban area of South Africa and are looking for personalized instruction in any of a wide range of musical topics, David can help. He offers instruction in:

• Composition
• Arrangement/Transcription
• Notation and Engraving, including parts preparation (handwritten and using notation software)
• Piano
• Analysis/Theory
• Music History
• Aural Skills

David believes in the value of a malleable pedagogical approach; each of his students receives individualized instruction tailored to meet his or her particular needs. Instruction is available for general study, or can be designed to tackle a unique project or a difficult test. Please contact David to talk about your specific goals.

Composition lectures to faculty and students:

• University of Denver (2010)
• SUNY Fredonia (2010)
• California Baptist University (2010)
• Duke University (2009)
• Southern Oregon University (2008)
• Eastman School of Music (2003-07)
• University of Kansas City (2007)

David has given private instruction and masterclasses with pianists of all levels and is a former Instructor of Piano at Bethesda Christian University in California.


David speaking about his piece for wrenches at Mayer Hardware
with the Proper Glue Duo in Rochester, NY.