Dave Berry

I specialize in background instrumental music and, depending on what is requested, I can perform covers and/or originals, and can perform a specific genre of music, or a combination of genres. Furthermore, I can perform as either a solo guitarist, or a one-man band. As a one-man band, I occasionally incorporate other instruments into my routine, such as piano, ukelele, banjo, and bass...

If you would like more information regarding my music or services, please feel free to contact me!

Dave’s first musical experience began when he started playing the viola around the age of 10 and then guitar around the age of 12. During high school, he attended the Governors School for the Arts for viola and classical guitar performance where he extensively studied music theory, music history, musical composition, conducting, and jazz guitar, as well as performed in various chamber music groups and the Governors School symphony, for 4 years.

Dave is an accomplished violist and guitarist and studied under renowned classical guitarist Sam Dorsey, head of the Tidewater Classical Guitar Society. During this time, Dave was fortunate to perform in master classes for the world-renowned classical guitarists David Starobin, Manuel Barrueco, and Ana Vidovic. Additionally, as part of the Governors School touring musical program, Dave traveled to Poland and Prague in 2003 to perform solo classical guitar as well as viola with the Governors School chamber orchestra.

While attending college at James Madison University, Dave co-founded the band, Electric Baby, which played extensively around the Harrisonburg, VA, and Tidewater circuits. In 2007, Electric Baby was signed to the student-run music label EightyOne Records and opened for the band Say Anything as well as produced a full-length album "For Your Ears" at JMU’s Studio A. In 2010, Dave was cofounder of the jazz-rock group, The Loud Shapes, performing all over the Hampton Roads area. In June 2010, The Loud Shapes opened for the jazz group Medeski, Martin, and Wood at The Norva.

From 2010 to 2014, Dave lived in Virginia Beach, VA, where he worked as a research scientist, part-time music instructor, and freelance musician. In August 2014, Dave moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he worked as a scientist (developing sensors for NASA spacesuits, developing biomedical devices, and more...) and performed as a freelance musician. He also performed alongside and wrote music with, the award-winning singer/songwriter, Chloe Temtchine.

As of January 2022, Dave resides in Orange County, CA, where he works full-time as a scientist (developing cures for rare autoimmune diseases), and part-time as a freelance musician. To date, he has performed for a wide variety of events including weddings, TV shows, private parties/events, radio events, art festivals, and restaurants/bars.

Instruments:
-Fender Stratocaster
-Ibanez Artcore
-Jasmine Takamine Acoustic
-Casio Privia PX-130 Digital Keyboard
-Alesis Q49 MIDI Keyboard
-Deering Banjo
-Cordoba Ukelele
-William M. Henderson Classical Guitar

Amplifier:
-Fender Bassman 1959 Vintage Reissue

PA/Sound/Stage:
-2 Powered Mackie TH-12A Speakers
-Mackie 802-VLZ3 8-Channel Mixer
-Shure SM-58 Dynamic Microphone
-MXL 440/441 Condenser Microphones
-2 Music Stands
-2 Microphone Stands

Effects/Sampling:
-Boss RC-50 looper
-Boss RC-20 looper
-Roland SP-404 SX Linear Wave Sampler
-Novation Launchpad/Ableton Live
-Electro-harmonix Cathedral Stereo Reverb
-Digitech Whammy
-Boss Super Octave
-Ibanez Delay/Echo
-Fulltone OCD
-Ibanez Tubescreamer
-Boss VE-20 Vocal Performer