Clinician / In-Service Presenter

David is a frequent presenter at in-service conferences and is excited to share his experiences and knowledge with fellow musicians, educators and students. Listed below are a few of the sessions he has presented recently.

Exploring Hip-Hop Music
​through Technology-Based
​Culturally Responsive Pedagogies​

Explore ways to help students engage with hip-hop music facilitated by technology-based, culturally responsive pedagogies. We will discuss an extended unit of instruction involving learning experiences such as sampling, remixing, creating beats, and writing raps, with students ultimately creating their own hip-hop tunes. 
(NAfME National Conference 2021 and GMEA 2023)

Music Technology for Every Season​

Looking for a different approach to your music technology curriculum? How about framing your instruction through a seasonal lens? Join us for a discussion session with lesson plan and curriculum ideas centered around Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Music in Our Schools Month, Jazz Appreciation Month, and more!
​(GMEA 2023)​

Are YOU in tune?
​What I've learned so far...

A fresh look at SEL and CRT (culturally relevant teaching). It's really not as controversial or as difficult as it might seem. Need some encouragement? Come hear inspirational stories and fresh insights regarding Social Emotional Learning and Culturally Relevant Teaching as David shares experiences from 38 years of teaching music.​
​(GMEA 2023)

Music Theory for the
​Hip-Hop Generation

Starting with the legendary TR-808, we'll discuss methods for embedding 'traditional' music theory into the music technology classroom. This can often be accomplished without students even knowing they are learning music theory until after you've already taught the concepts! Come hear the things your would-be
​Hip-Hop producers want to know!
​(GMEA 2024)​

I'm Teaching Music Tech...
​Now What!?

Are you new to the music technology classroom either by choice or surprised by an administrator? Consider this your personal Music Tech Toolbox complete with:
- Software suggestions & Web-based resources
- Scope & Sequence / Curriculum Plans
- Grading and Assessment (with example Rubrics)
- Printed Resources (Books, Magazines)
(GMEA 2024)