David learned to love music at an early age. His parents were both musicians, and  he was introduced to various instruments, however, his deepest passion was for the drums. In school he played in the symphonic and concert band, jazz band, state jazz band, marching band and would garner several awards throughout his academic career. He was founding member of the band Sucker Punch. He traveled with the group Committed. He has also played with The Will Freed Band, The Lima All-Stars, Armory, and Gutter Funk. Currently, he plays with Exploit while subbing in with various tribute bands in the area. His influence and expertise is shared with the drum students of Lesson One Private Music Studio in Harrod, Ohio.