Bio
Drummer, educator, band leader and producer. Dave Sanders has been involved in virtually every aspect of the music industry and music education and has gained the reputation as one of the most versatile and in-demand drummers and drum teachers in Australia.
Dave divides his time between performing, recording and teaching drum set.
Dave teaches drum set at Southern Cross University, The Jazz Music Institute and The University of Southern Queensland. As a tertiary educator David has become recognised as one of Australias top drum set teachers and his students are some of the most in demand drummers in the Australian. Dave has been featured in Drumscene magazine , recognised for both his performance and educational pursuits.
Dave also teaches a small number of students from his home studio.
Daves performance experience covers a large range of musical styles including pop, rock, jazz, funk, music theatre and cabaret.
Performance Credits:
Ray Beadle
Hetty Kate
Monica Trapaga
Swing Central
Wendy Matthews
Mark Sholtez
Liz Callaway
Jackie Ozarzsky
Tina Harrod
Rodriguez
Pete Murray
The Eurogliders
Leonardos Bride
Margaret Urlich
Grace Knight
ACRE
Thelma Houston
Vennetta Fields
Jo Jo Smith
Little Patti
Kirk Lorange
Ross Wards Express
Dave Bentley
Lisa Hunt
Tom Burlingson
Don Burrows,
George Golla,
Ian Date & George Washingmachine
Jim Kelly
Jack Thorncraft
The Java Quartet
John Hoffman
James Sherlock
Baartz/ Freeman Sextet
Barbara Morison
Bob Barnard
James Muller & Steve McKenna
Sharny Russell,
Steve Russell Trio
Ron Jackson
Joy Yates & Dave MaCrea
Tom Burlingson
Lady Rizo
Petula Clarke
Mickey Rooney
Rhonda Burchmore
Elizabeth Lord
John Rowels
The Drifters
Recording Credits.
“Temperamental Friends”- Leonardos Bride (pop)
“Green Hearts”- Chris Fisher (Environmental pop/ rock)
“Slumber for Nordic Wonder”- The Java Quartet (cont.jazz)
“All you can eat”- The Contemporary Music Collective (fusion)
“Kinda Like a Cosmic a Rumba”- Jim Kelly ( cont.jazz)
“Well, well, well”- Dr. Michael Pelmore (children’s album)
“Sing Some Play Some”- Jack Thorncraft (jazz)
“If Licks Could Kill”-Steve Lott (blues)
“Black Orchid”- The Lovers (pop)
“Liquid”- Leigh Carriage (pop)
“Just Before Dawn”- Leigh Carriage (jazz)
“The Vision Splendid”- ACRE (pop/rock)
“Bohemian Rhapsody” - The Ten Tenors (pop/ cabaret)
“Environments”- H Foundation (house/dj)
“NorthEast”- The Baartz / Freeman Sextet (cont.jazz)
“A Good Thing On Hold” - Sharny Russell (vocal Jazz)
“Inexcessable” - Margot Hiedenrich (gospel)
“Eurogliders” – The Eurogliders
“In Gods Car....” - ACRE
“When the Light Comes” - Steve Russell
“ Ticket Out of Here” - Will Conner
Standing on the Outside” Tribute to the Songs of Cold Chisel – Pete Murray
“Willow” - Grace KnighT
“Live at the Blue Birdy” – Jo Jo Smith
“Animalz” Beau Young
“Standing In The Lovelight” – JoJo Smith
“State of Bliss” – Kim Banffy
“Waltz for the Wicked” – Peter Martin
“The Wind” – Noam Blatt
Johnny Santo” - Jim Kelly and the Thrill Seekers (featuring Tim Neal)
“Lets Think About Tomorrow” - Jack Thorncraft (performance and producer)
“The Freest of the Free” - Victoriana Gay
“Ya Gotta Love The Drummers” - Jim Kelly
“Actual Asset” - Thierry Fossemalle Trio
“Lets Have A Good Day” – Cara Whyte