Dave began his musical career in the San Francisco area. Studying guitar at Diablo Valley College and playing gigs in the bay area, he was introduced to many different musical styles. First playing rock, then funk and jazz, Dave has explored many musical styles and settings. He was introduced to jazz trough Steve Sage, and went on to study with Warren Nunes. He graduated CSU, Chico in 1995 with Liberal Studies and Music. While a student, he worked with children in after school programs and summer camps for eight years, while maintaining a busy performance schedule. He went on to record several CD’s with various groups, and toured the west coast for several years. He then settled down in Chico to raise a family, and returned to CSU, Chico to obtain a Masters Degree in guitar performance. Here he studied classical guitar with Warren Haskell, and Jazz with Charlie Robinson and Mark Lavin. During his studies, Dave developed the electric guitar ensemble at Chico State, and began teaching at Butte Community College. Dave now teaches all levels of guitar, theory and jazz appreciation at Butte College, Teaches Guitar Lessons at Herreid Music and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule. Dave Elke Music
Dave began his musical career in the San Francisco area. Studying guitar at Diablo Valley College and playing gigs in the bay area, he was introduced to many different musical styles. First playing rock, then funk and jazz, Dave has explored many musical styles and settings. He was introduced to jazz trough Steve Sage, and went on to study with Warren Nunes. He graduated CSU, Chico in 1995 with Liberal Studies and Music. While a student, he worked with children in after school programs and summer camps for eight years, while maintaining a busy performance schedule. He went on to record several CD’s with various groups, and toured the west coast for several years. He then settled down in Chico to raise a family, and returned to CSU, Chico to obtain a Masters Degree in guitar performance. Here he studied classical guitar with Warren Haskell, and Jazz with Charlie Robinson and Mark Lavin. During his studies, Dave developed the electric guitar ensemble at Chico State, and began teaching at Butte Community College. Dave now teaches all levels of guitar, theory and jazz appreciation at Butte College, Teaches Guitar Lessons at Herreid Music and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule.