Becoming Ready: Taking Control of Your Music Career (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781717114273)

With expertise as a singer, songwriter & producer, Dave is a native of Buffalo, NY. He is also a vocal coach, music director, arranger, and mentor to many, along with being the founder of Ready Academy. He operates through The Vault Music and Publishing LLC. Dave is a husband of 15 years to his wife Kimberly, and father to their 4 children, Kamari, Naomi, David II, & Jordan. He grew up in a very religious family, of which both of his grandfathers were preachers. Dave moved to Atlanta to pursue his music career and connected with Grammy award-winning producer, CedKeyz International (Gnarls Barkley, Chris Brown, Ciara). He also recorded on projects with many notable artists and organizations. He penned the chart topping single "More Than Enuff" for the inspirational contemporary group Half Mile Home, which peaked at #11 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Charts. He also wrote "Thinking of Me" which peaked at #15 and as of recent co-wrote "This Far" which has reached #19. Dave is the Creator of Audio Thumbprint Branding. This Unique Service provides brands an original sound that represents them to the masses. As a Music mentor, Dave's launch of Ready Academy lends professional consulting services in the music industry. It is also an educational platform, which offers one-on-one music mentoring for the gifted who are looking to position themselves for success in the music industry. Through it, he shares much of the valuable information that he has acquired for the past 15+ years and is highly recommended by industry pros that vouch for his consistency and longevity. It's curriculums for music students will surely fill a major void in the lives of aspiring music professionals. His focus is now on continuing to bring a high standard of musical excellence while also helping others to develop their gifts and discover what they can become if they take the appropriate steps to reach their next level.