“I love to play and share what I hear but more than that, I love to teach it…passionately.
That’s pure joy.
The goal is understanding that the music should go right through you with as little thought as possible, often not knowing what your fingers are doing to achieve the sound you want. You get to that place where it’s Easier Done Than Said.”
David has been finger picking since the age of 15. That was when he heard his first Hot Tuna album and decided he had to learn how to make music himself. It was the music and style of playing of Rock and Roll Hall of famer Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna fame that snagged his soul. Fast forward many years and David finds himself teaching alongside Jorma Kaukonen and his own workshops at Jorma’s Fur Peace Ranch.
“To be entrusted by Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen to teach this great music is an honor I will never take for granted.”
Over the years he has learned from, taught with and played alongside Jorma, Oteil Burbidge of The Allman Brothers and Dead & Co., David Bromberg and many other accomplished musicians. His passion lies in performing and teaching.
When he’s not teaching at Jorma’s Fur Peace Ranch or giving online lessons, he is performing on Martha’s Vineyard and elsewhere as much as time will allow.
wolff and friends:
David & Jorma Kaukonen
Derek Trucks, David, & Oteil Burbridge
Oteil Burbridge & David
Jack Casady & David
David Bromberg & David
Jorma & David
"Hot Tuna sandwich"!
Oteil & David- aka “The Hebros”
Victor Wooten & David