PRODUCER – ENGINEER – COMPOSER – INSTRUMENTALIST

David is a Melbourne, Australia based Producer, Engineer, Guitarist and Composer. David cut his teeth on the indie and punk scene of London in 2005 and 2006 producing independent bands at various studios including the famed Gizzard Studios.

Upon returning to Australia and graduating from the Conservatorium of Music in Queensland, David relocated to Melbourne where he produces records out of his personal suite in the Aviary Recording Studios complex located near the heart of Melbourne’s Art districts. The Aviary houses a good collection of classic microphones and analog outboard gear, amongst vintage synths, instruments and whacky toys.

David is dedicated to the art of experimentation. Driven by a love of quirky vintage gear and techniques, but with an eye on modern recording methods and apps, he employs both in his constant search to capture the song. His heroes include Brian Wilson, Dave Fridmann, Trent Reznor, Blake Mills, and John Hopkins. Inspired by these artists he believes that the studio itself is an instrument.

As a guitarist David’s love of Country, Blues and Jazz sees him perform regularly with his Americana twinged band Sweet Talk and country group The Galahs. David has played and toured with Sweet Talk, Elke and the Delta Riggs and more recently has performed for Amy Shark at the ARIA awards, Like at The Chapel, JJJ Like a Version, MTV Unplugged and Nova’s Red Room.

David’s recent credits include producing music for ARIA winning artists Amy Shark, Dan Sultan, and Casey Barnes as well as Melbourne based bands such as Ben Wright Smith, Redspencer and Crepes, and international acts such as New York’s Heavy Lids and London’s Soixante Neuf.

David has completed an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and is currently a Senior Lecturer at SAE Institute.

David is also a prolific songwriter and has written for artists and sync for over 10 years. 

The Studio

I’ve recently moved into famed Melbourne studio “The Aviary” and have two suites there - a small overdub and mix space and a large tracking studio.