Dave Helman (Drums)
Dave began his musical career studying drumming privately with drum citys Don Gibb.
Dave replaced Don in the band he was working in and went on to gain valuable chart reading skills backing such acts as Doug Parkinson John Paul Young and just about every “lounge act” working in Sydney in the 80s
Moved to the highlands in the late 80s and joined Tony Gardners “jump jive and wail”
Went on to study with Gordon rytmeister (idol) , Alan turnbull (Don burrows quartet) and the great New York jazz drummer Mel Lewis.
Currently working with Ellas holiday , the only jazz quartet in the highlands ; with a season at “the briars inn” under their belts.
Also on the Vic Firth educator team.
Dave brings to his lessons almost 40 yrs (scary) of experience and drumming knowledge………
