David Aron

Welcome to my author page. I'm a writer and humorist with 25 years experience as a drummer for various rock bands, jazz ensembles and musical theatre productions.

My favorite drummers include Virgil Donati, Mike Mangini, Anika Nilles and Dave Weckl, but my list of favorites is much longer. I enjoy hearing from readers. So send me an email and say hi.

Age when I started banging on things: 5

Times I tried out for elementary school band: 3

Age when finally joined elementary school band: 11

First report card grade for band: A++ (band director recommended a private drum instructor)

First snare drum: age 12

First drum set: age 13

First concert performance on drum set: age 15

First jazz band: age 16

First paying gig (Guys and Dolls): 16

First rock band: 17

Entered musical conservatory: 17

Number of gigs since then: Lost count

Number of drum sets owned: 2 acoustic (Ludwig and Gretsch), 1 electronic (Roland)

Cymbals: Zildjian