David Nefos
Davy Nefos is as versatile as it gets when it comes to performing on drum set in styles
of afro-cuban, brazilian, jazz, modern rock, drumline, EDM, hip-hop and modern big
band. He received a bachelors degree in percussion performance from Central Washington
University studying under Mark Goodenberger, Chris Bruya, Larry Gookin, Garey Williams
and Andrew Spencer.
Davy has been playing drums for 30 years and teaching privately to all ages for 20 years. His teaching curriculum brings attention to technique in drum set and snare playing, advanced sight reading, versatility in various styles and knowing how to play "pocket". Currently he is head instructor for the Lake Stevens High School drum-line and drum set professor at Edmonds College.
Nefos has performed with Thomas Marriott, David Marriott, Jon Sanders(head chairman/director of bands EDCC) Alexey Nikolaev, Frank DeMeiro, Kim Nazarian, Greta Matasa, Jean Caze, The Jazz Pearls, The Jazz Police, Jim Cutler Big Band, Emerald City Jazz Orchestra, Northwest Big Band, The Seattle Jazz Singers, Tetrabox, Real Don Music, Papa Josh Trio and Maque Attack.