Dave Schwartz

Along with writing, Dave Schwartz has a background that includes music composition, songwriting, film scoring, music engineering and production, and teaching.

Dave received his Ph.D. in composition from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied with William Kraft and Curtis Roads. Before that he earned a Master of Music from Cleveland State University. However, the time he spent in New Orleans earning a BA from Tulane and then a Bachelor of Music from Loyola, Dave considers formative for him as an artist. Dave also considers the time he spent as an assistant for film and television composer Richard Bellis, an essential element of his musical education. He has produced albums for Ashley Feller and Paul McCauliffe.

Dave Schwartz records and produces his original songs with his band, the Vince Berman Trio. His recording band is the Vince Berman Trio and his music is available on all streaming services.

"I have always loved books and definitely got that from my parents," Schwartz says. "I still love a good

story and, as a teacher, I can tell you most students do too."

The House Across the Road and Other Stories is Dave Schwartz's first book of fiction. As a writer of prose, Dave is largely influenced by Roald Dahl, Ernest Hemingway, and Kurt Vonnegut.

People Have Pets is Dave's second published work and his first illustrated children's book. “Stories spark the imagination and provide joy,” Schwartz says. “I hope this book brings together kids and adults, just like pets do."

Dave currently resides in Florida.