David Cohen

David Cohen is a multi -instrumentalist who performs on the classical & flamenco guitar,Chinese pipa and highland bagpipes.

Whether it is a performance of only Classical & Flamenco Guitar or all three instruments, David can enhance an event with music that has been described as 'Music that dances in the Air'. David has given performances for civic groups, schools, corporate functions, social events, and benefits.

David has studied the Chinese Pipa with Master Sun Li at the Manhattan Music School, Music From China and is a member of the Pipes & Drums of the Jersey Shore Shillelagh's.

David's teaching studio, Guitar Point is located in Ocean Grove New Jersey and serves as the Vice President for the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2003 David started the Ocean Grove Monmouth/Ocean Food Bank Benefit Concert that is held the last Saturday in January with all proceeds going directly to the MOC Food Bank.

David started the web sites philadelphiaclassicalmusic and JerseyshoreClassicalMusic dot dom to help promote classical and world music in both areas.

David has been featured in the Montgomery County Ticket, Asbury Park Press, Ocean Grove Times, and The Ocean Grove Record and can be heard in interview on Philadelphia's WRTI program Cross Over w/Jill Pasternak from January 2007. David has also written for Philadelphia Music Makers Magazine.

• ******** Renassiance Era ********
• Fantasia - Alonso Mudarra
• Rennaissance Lute Suite - Annon.
• Greensleeves - Annon.
• ******** Baroque Era *********
• Allegro - Domenico Scarlatti
• Jesu, Joy of Mans Desire - J.S. Bach
• Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach
• ******* Classical Era ******
• Minuet - Fernando Sor
• Allegro - Fernando Sor
• Andantino - Fernando Sor
• Romantic
• Canzonetta - Mendelssohn/Tarrega
• Recuerdos da la Alhambra - Francisco Tarrega
• Lagrima - Francisco Tarrega
• ***** Flamenco *********
• Soleares - Traditional
• Panderas - Carlos Rubio
• Tarantas - Carlos Rubio
• Farruca - Sabicus
• ***** Chinese Pipa *******
• Thunder In The Dry Season - Traditional
• Waves That Wash The Shore - Traditional
• Melody Of The Elite - Traditional
• ******** Oud ***********
• Shamoussa - Traditional Egypt
• Sultaniyegah Pesrevi - Arif Bey
• Huseyni Pesrevi - Kadri Senkalar
• .******* Highland Bagpipes**********
• O Danny Boy
• Itchy fingers
• A Nation Once Again
• Scottland the Brave
• O Donnell Abu
• and many more from each musical era and instrument

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Weddings

• Dave far exceeded my expectations, went beyond guidance & ehthusiasm and professional beyond words. He made my wedding day so extremely special, I cannot even begin to describe. Truthfully, my husband & I are finding a reason to host a dinner party just to have him play music. He is full of knowledge about music & it's meaning and after speaking with me, he helped me pick out songs that described my exact feelings and the mood that I wanted to create for my day. His reasonable rates (with distance traveling) were a gift. Thank you, Dave! -- Elizabeth W, Cape May, NJ, 10/4/2008
• David was very professional and provided the perfect entertainment for my party. He worked with me concerning our preferences for music and fit in perfectly with the tone I wanted to set for my party. He arrived promptly, set up without a fuss, and even gave me valuable party tips about when we should have our short thank you speeches. I couldn't have been happier and would definitely use him again. He was a treasure! -- Jillian H, Burlington, NJ, 11/1/2008
• David is very talented and professional. We enjoyed having him perform at our holiday party and would certainly hire him again! -Alter Asset Manangement, Inc. -- Janice P, New Brunswick, NJ, 12/2/2007
• David and I had talked a couple of times over the phone prior to the wedding date to go through our music selection. I was not able to meet him prior to the ceremony on the wedding day itself, but nonetheless, he was set and ready to go! He was dressed very professionally and played beautifully. It was great that he was able to play a variety of music/instruments including the bag-pipes. I loved it! -- Cindy L, Pine Hill, NJ, 10/21/2007
• David was a wonderful addition to our wedding- our guests were very impressed with his performance. He really did a fantastic job! -- Kate C, Westmont, NJ, 10/19/2007
• David did a wonderful job, he is extremely personable, and flexible to the needs of his clients. A true prefessional with a ton of talent. -- Julie F, Owings Mills, MD, 8/6/2007
• Not only is David extremely talented, but he is also extremely professional. It really was a pleasure having him and I hope to hire him again in the future. -- Vanessa D, New York, NY, 5/21/2007
• David played at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We felt he did an amazing job and he was also very friendly. I would recommend him to any of my friends for their wedding or event. -- Elizabeth W, Malvern, PA, 12/23/2006
• Words can't express how happy I was on my wedding day when David Cohen played for my beach ceremony and cocktail hour. Everything was beautiful!!! I didn't catch too much of his performance but from what I heard, everyone was very impressed. David also filled my request with changing into a kilt to play the bag pipes for after we were pronounced man and wife. My husband was totally surprised when we turned around and he heard the bag pipes. The look of surprise and happiness on his face right there made my entire day! I would highly recommend David to friends and family. David is very talented and such a pleasure to work with. Thank you! -- Michele K, Spring Lake, NJ, 11/19/2006
• David was great! From soup to nuts he provided what was the needed. The evening would not have been the same without him. I would absolutely recommend him without reservation, and will hire him again. -- Maria C, Colts Neck, NJ, 9/16/2006
• David Cohen helped to add an air of magical romance to our wedding with his expert selection of music and remarkable talent and ability. We would enthusiastically reccommend David to anyone who is looking for a wonderful musician with the highest level of class. -- Jennifer L, Cape May, NJ, 4/21/2006
• David Cohen's talent and professionalism were highly appreciated by everyone. -- John L, Arlington, VA, 5/15/2005
• David was great. I had a lot of requests that fell out of his normal realm of music and he was very accomodating and professional. I would definitely recommend him. -- Allison E, Cape May, NJ, 4/30/2005

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