Dave Schoepke Biography

Musician for hire, hailing from Milwaukee, WI began drumming at age 11.

After one year of private lessons and armed with every Led Zeppelin album, Dave embarked on the journey of the self-taught musician. Playing professionally at age 15 with anyone brave enough to hire a minor, all styles of music were embraced at an early age helping to encourage a well balanced and dynamic approach to any and all forms of music.

Soon Zeppelin gave way to John Coltrane, Tito Puente, The Band, Mahavishnu Orchestra, John Zorn, Al Green, Slayer, Steely Dan, Tool, Charles Mingus, Frank Zappa, Neil Young, Fela Kuti, James Brown and the list of influences goes on, and on...

Currently Dave makes his home in Milwaukee and maintains a busy schedule of teaching, touring, clinics and sessions both locally and around the country. Dave proudly endorses Yamaha Drums and Paiste Cymbals.

2009 WAMI drummer of the year