TESTIMONIALS

“Lessons with Dave were not only fun, but essential to my musical growth that lead me to become a full time drummer & musician. Dave is a master of the craft who really helps each student excel at the music they’re interested in. In the 6 years I studied with Dave I went from not knowing how to play anything on the drums to being accepted into college to study percussion performance. I’m forever thankful and highly recommend Dave to anyone!”
-Scott Roush – King Cardinal (Denver, CO)
"I have known Dave for a long time going back to a tour with Willy Porter and continuing to a USA tour when Dave was a drummer in the Martin Barre Band. Please let me say that he is a wonderful musician, extremely diligent, caring and amazing team player on and off the road. He is musical, sympathetic to other around him and ... he listens!!!!! He is also a lovely human being and I am very proud to be considered a friend."
- Martin Barre (guitarist Jethro Tull)
"Dave Schoepke is the real deal. A multi-talented musician, a respected teacher, but most importantly a truly kind person. I have worked with Dave over the years, in the studio and in live performance and his professionalism, skill, patience and delightful attitude make him undeniable!"
-Mona Tavakoli (Drummer/Percussionist for Cindy Lauper, Jason Mraz, Sara Barellies) Los Angeles, CA; Co-Founder Rock N' Roll Camp for Girls LA
"I've had the pleasure of playing, writing and recording music with Dave for many years now. He’s one of the most creative, thoughtful and soulful musicians I’ve had the good fortune to work with. I hope we continue for years to come."
-Willy Porter (International touring musician) Milwaukee, WI
"Dave hipped me to a whole galaxy of interesting music that shaped my development as a drummer, and later on as a producer. He's great at imparting groove, musicality, improvisation, and independence — everything I value most in my playing today. Besides that, he's a total virtuoso and one of the most underrated drummers out there!"
-Jordan Cohen-Chants, Mama Digdown’s Brass Band (Madison, Wisconsin)
"Drums On Low is not just a collection of gratuitous drum solos. Many of the album's tracks have a distinct melodic voice highlighting the harmonic richness and depth of each drum."
-Paul Vnuk (Recording Magazine)