Upon completing Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in classical piano at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and the University of Texas – Austin respectively, David moved to New Orleans and spent 20 years immersed in the music of the Crescent City. After serving 9 years as keyboardist for the legendary New Orleans drummer Russell Batiste, David began pursuing a solo career that reflects his musical interests and passions. Currently David lives in beautiful Salida, CO where he also works as a music copyist and engraver utilizing the music notation program Finale.