David Anderson

Funk / Fusion / Jazz

Bio

David Anderson has established himself as one of today's most versatile artists. He has appeared, recorded, and toured the world with David Benoit, Kirk Whalum, Dionne Warwick, The Rippingtons, Larry Carlton, Don Menza, Tom Scott, Hubert Laws, Stanley Clarke, Eddie Harris, Eric Marienthal, Chaka Khan, David Pomeranz, Clark Terry, Bobby Shew, Bill Watrous and many others. He has also made television appearances on FOX's "Melrose Place," BET's "Jazz Central," VH1, CNN's "Show Biz Today," and NBC's "Watching Ellie." David began playing the drums at the age of seven under the guidance of his oldest brother who was a professional drummer in Chicago. He moved with his parents to Oklahoma at the age of seven where he continued to study privately. David played his first professional gig at the age of fourteen with a local R&B band. Upon graduation from high school he played in local top 40 bands before moving to Oklahoma City. It was at a local jazz club where he met Lee Rucker, the Head of Jazz Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma. Mr. Rucker offered David a full scholarship and for the next five years he attended UCO. After leaving school, David continued to work in and around Oklahoma City for a year until deciding to move to Los Angeles, where he resides today.

Teaching Philosophy

"My teaching style centers around a solid foundation of fundamentals, ie: good stylistic knowledge, reading skills, technical facility etc. I also stress good practice skills."