Dave Denton
About
Meet Dave
Dave has been playing and teaching music for over 20 years and has been honored to share stages, studios, and classrooms with many incredible people. He is well-versed in guitar and bass, having studied and performed in contemporary styles including Christian, Rock, Blues, Funk, and Pop and Traditional styles including Orchestral, Classical, and Jazz. Being a passionate and gifted teacher, he shares his contagious love of music theory in ways that students can easily understand and start applying to their own music. Dave draws from vast experience through the many roles in music he has held, like being a music producer and road manager, playing guitar, bass, drums, and piano in many different types of bands in many different venues, helping lead congregations in worship from the front of the stage to the sound booth, hiring and managing teams of musicians, setting up and operating music performance and recording systems, and more.
Instrument Setup
Is your instrument sounding a bit lackluster? For years Dave has been improving musicality through instrument set-ups, fret work, pickup installation, and much more. Contact Dave today to see how he can help improve your sound!
Lessons
Ready to take your musicality to the next level? Hundreds of students over 15+ years have benefited from Dave's personalized instruction, leading to their own deeper love of music and skilled application. In-person and remote lessons available but limited. To book your personal or group lesson, contact today.
Consultations
Want to apply any of Dave's skills to your environment? He has consulted in many different areas including:
Music Directing
Ableton and Pro-Presenter
Song Writing and Movements
Song Composition
Live Performance Coaching
Chart Writing
Guitar and Bass Rigs
Pedal Board Setups
Contact today to apply his experience to your team!
Curriculum
Want to learn more about foundational theory and how to apply that to your instrument? Dave's 15+ year teaching experience has led to the creation of easy to understand theory and instrumental curriculum. These video lessons accompanied with a downloadable workbook create a starting point that is easy and convenient for students of all ages.
Music Resources
Looking to elevate your live show or church's worship experience? You can really turn it up a notch with Dave's original songs and Christmas epics. Multi-tracks, charts, and video tutorials are available for puchase.
Wedding and DJ Services
Getting married and want to make your wedding music something to remember? Let Dave help to coordinate part or all of your wedding music needs to create your ideal wedding music experience! Services include:
Live Pre-Ceremony music
Live Ceremony music
Live Reception Band
or
Recorded music and DJ services
or
A combination of both!
Services Offered
Dave has carefully crafted a reputable career that revolves around music. Whether playing, teaching, creating, or fixing, doing it with excellence is paramount. Listed below are some of the categorized services that Dave offers.
Live Instrumentalist
Looking for an instrumentalist for your next live show? Dave specializes in electric, acoustic and bass guitar; other instruments include keys, upright bass, pedal steel, mandolin, banjo, and drums. Take your live show to the next level with Dave on the team.
Recording Studio Instrumentalist
Looking to add foundation or something special to your recorded songs? With an extensive gear list, diverse and classically trained background, and 15+ years experience working with producers and artists, makes Dave qualified to deliver fast, efficient, and high quality tracks. Dave is available for in-person and remote sessions.
Master Classes
Time to give your volunteers, team, or class some extra instruction? One of Dave's greatest passions is passing his knowledge of instruments and theory on to others. Because of his 20+ years of professional environment experience and the added bonus of a graduate education, Dave has been able to teach many instrumental, theory, and music software master classes in a variety of university and church settings.
