This episode features Michael Scott’s conversation with Boston based drummer Dave DiCenso. Known for his versatility and his dynamic mastery of the drum set, he began his studies at a young age under the direction of his father, renowned educator Dick DiCenso.
Dave went on to establish a successful career working as a sideman for various artists in many different genres, in addition to focusing on his own musical projects.
Dave is a highly regarded educator, and has been on faculty at the prestigious Berklee College Of Music for the last 30 years. He is also the author of 3 highly regarded books, with the most recent being “Fluid Fills & Musical Phrasing”.
In this conversation, they talk about his personal journey through the different phases of his career. They also discuss the joys and challenges of finding artistic satisfaction as a sideman and why he has chosen to focus on education at this stage of his career.
Follow Dave at https://davedicenso.com/