Dave Gilbert has been involved with the Music Village lesson program since 1986, when he began his own lessons at age six. In 1996, while still in high school, Dave began teaching drum lessons and found his passion for teaching.

With his experience and love of teaching, Dave strives to make lessons constructive, fun, and worthwhile. His main focus is teaching students everyday principles that not only apply to drums, but other aspects of life. Other areas of focus are reading, rhythm, technique, coordination and creativity. Applications of these principles can be applied to snare drum, rudiments, drum set, playing in a band or other requests.

He's proud of his many students who enjoy a lifelong commitment to music. Several students have pursued careers in music, including attendance at Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT), in Hollywood, California, or teaching in the Music Village lesson program. Several others have performed in Ogden's Battle of the Bands. Dave thoroughly enjoys helping his students develop their skills and realize their potential.

Dave has a broad appreciation of musical styles and his interests are continually evolving.

Dave's lesson rate is $82 per month