About David S.
David is a Juilliard-trained percussionist and timpanist available for in-studio and in-home lessons in the New York City area. An experienced performer and teacher, he brings an exciting and collaborative approach to lessons with students of all ages.
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My 9-year-old son, Luke, who is on the spectrum (PDD-NOS) studied with David for the better part of a year and the experience was terrific. In addition to being extremely communicative and reliable, David was kind and patient. David kept Luke focused and entertained while also inviting him to think about rhythm in ways that made sense to Luke's brain. We happily traveled from Inwood to "Downtown Brooklyn" for lessons because the level of instruction was that good and, I think, Luke's progress demonstrates that. Luke was bitten by the hockey bug, so we are taking a break from percussion right now, but I wouldn't hesitate to return to David's studio should time allow in the future.
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Substitute Percussionist and Timpanist
Feb 2018 - PresentNew Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Substitute Percussionist
May 2017 - PresentNew York Philharmonic
Teaching Artist
Jan 2016 - PresentBridge Arts Ensemble
Substitute Timpanist and Percussionist
Dec 2015 - PresentNew York City Ballet Orchestra
Extra Percussionist
Dec 2014 - PresentThe Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Freelance Percussionist, Timpanist, and Educator
May 2013 - PresentSelf-employed
Private teacher
Oct 2012 - PresentPrivate teaching studio
Timpanist and Percussionist
Oct 2019 - Jan 20202019 Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Substitute Percussionist
Jul 2017 - Aug 2018Hello, Dolly!
Timpanist and percussionist
Nov 2017 - Jan 20182017 Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Substitute Percussionist
Dec 2015 - Oct 2016An American In Paris: A New Musical
Substitute Percussionist
May 2013 - Dec 2014Pippin
Percussionist
Oct 2013 - Aug 2014We Will Rock You National Tour
Education
Master's of Music in Percussion Performance
Aug 2011 - May 2013Manhattan School of Music
Bachelor's of Music in Percussion Performance
Sep 2007 - May 2011The Juilliard School
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Affiliations
American Federation of Musicians
Apr 2010Associated Musicians of Greater New York - Local 802
Apr 2010Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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