Dave Holland is a highly charged educator, versatile performer, and founder of Beatin' Path Rhythm Events.
He began his professional career over 25 years ago as a drummer/percussionist with the U.S. Navy, traveling throughout Europe and the Far East. He later pursued a degree in theatre and broadcast journalism and worked in the broadcast news industry for several years. Today, he shares his passion for world rhythm & culture with with young audiences through high energy performances and drum circles.
Dave has traveled to West Africa, Brazil & Cuba, always bringing back new instruments, rhythms & songs to weave into his rhythm based programs. Dave has been a presenter at the International Orff-Schulwerk Conference, the Georgia Music Educators Conference and the Percussive Arts Society's International Convention.
Dave is author of DRUMAGINATION ™, A Rhythmic Guide Book for Music Teachers, Music Therapists and Drum Circle Facilitators, and the creator of the "Interactive Rhythm Making" line of instruments. His family cd, DRUMMIN' SONGS & JAM ALONGS was released in 2010.