In ethnomusicology and ethnographic writing David has learned most of his techniques from working for great professors such as I Nyoman Wenten, Kobla Ladzekpo, Alfred Ladzekpo and Dr. Paul Humpreys. While working under the tutelage of these professors, David had many opportunities to watch their methods closely and learned that music in many different cultures is passed on or taught through an oral tradition. David watched his mentors chose their research subjects, come to conclusions and ultimately translated there information in their class lessons in these oral traditions. David has adapted their traditions into his own educational and teaching process and has experience in the following musical cultures:
AFRICA-Traditional African Drumming and Melodic Music
Benin (Anlo-Ewe)
Ghana (Anlo-Ewe, Ahanti, Akan, Dagomba)
Mozambique (Tsonga)
South Africa (Zulu)
Togo (Anlo-Ewe)
Zaire (Mbuti)
Zimbabwe (Kalanga, Ndau)
AMERICA-History of American Rock, Heavy Metal and Punk
History of Traditional American Jazz and Blues (Southern)
New Orleans Traditional Music and Drumming
Traditional Bluegrass Music (Tennessee and Virginias)
AUSTRLIA-North Western Aboriginal Music (Arrernte Didgeridoo)
BRAZIL-Traditional Capoeira Afro-Brazilian Music (Berimbau, Panderio)
Traditional Afro-Brazilian Drumming (Bossa Nova, Pagode, Samba)
CUBA-Traditional Cuban Drumming and Music (Cancion, Danzon, Punto Guarjira, Rumba, Son)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-Traditional Dominican Drumming (Bachata, Merengue, Perico Ripiao)
HAITI-Traditional Afro-Haitian Drumming (Ibo, Kompa, Vodou)
INDIA-North Indian Classical Music (Sitar, Tabla, Tambora)
INDONESIA-Bali and Javanese Gamelan
IRELAND-Traditional Irish Folk Music (Bodhran, Concertina, Uilleann Pipes)
JAPAN-Traditional Japanese Drumming (Taiko)
MEXICO-Northern Eastern Traditional Music (Norteno, Tejano)
NEW MEXICO-Native American Music (Pojoaque)
MIDDLE EAST-Traditional Arabic Music and Drumming
Egypt (Kaman and Riq)
Iraq (Qanun, Tonbak)
Lebanon (Darabuka, Dombek, Nay)
Palestine (Daf, Oud)
Syria (Buzuq)
PUERTO RICO-Traditional Puerto Rican Drumming and Music (Bomba, Plena)
SCOTLAND-Traditional Highland Bagpipe and Drumming Music
