Guitar Lessons
Dave has been composing, recording, performing and teaching music for over 20 years.
He continues to teach guitar students privately and has taught at the Young Conservatorium Griffith University and various local music schools including Brisbane Music Studio.
At the Queensland Academy of Science Maths and Technology Dave presented a workshop on improvising to classical music students and gave individual guitar tuition.
At “Talkin Jazz” Dave presented a workshop discussing his approach to jazz improvisation. He instructed students on playing in a jazz ensemble and gave individual guitar tuition focusing on improvising in a jazz context.
“Dave’s teaching style rocks! I’ve been learning with him for almost four years and his lessons are still the highlight of my week. His talent and expertise is beyond compare. But our lessons are not about perfection, they’re all about the music. No matter what requests I throw at him (pop, rock, blues) he’s got the perfect version for me and my level. His patience is endless and his lessons give me so much confidence. ”
— Emily Saeck
“Dave has taught me guitar for the best part of 5 years and has always been a fantastic teacher. He is extremely talented and is an incredibly smart guitar player. His teaching style is adaptable to fit anyones skill level or requirements. He is patient while teaching and is clear when explaining techniques, styles etc. All my improvement and current ability is thanks to his teaching and I could not of been more lucky to have him as a teacher. Dave is able to nurture anyone's guitar playing skills to reach their desired level.” - Felix Fogarty (Tjaka, The Dandys)
“As a parent, I wanted a teacher that my son clicked with. I wanted someone who would help bring out the love and passion that was inside him. We had a couple of teachers before Dave, but when we were lucky enough to find Dave we knew he was the one. He has an incredible patience and ability to bring out the best in people, which I am sure is not just in guitar. We have had him on the journey with us now from intermediate guitarist to now being in a position where my son has applied for the Conservatorium of Music for Jazz guitar. Dave crosses all genres, all styles, all skill levels. I can not recommend him highly enough.” - Peter Fogarty