After graduating with distinction, David was privileged to become a private student of one of the world's leading classical guitarists, Manuel Barrueco in New Jersey, USA.

David has played in masterclasses given by Hector Quine, David Russell, Benjamin Verdery, Robert Brightmore and Ignacio Rodes. He has won several prizes and scholarships including the Peter Latham Leaving Scholarship and the Marjorie and Dorothy Whyte Award. David has appeared on numerous television and radio programmes.

His career has taken him to many major venues up and down the country both as a soloist and in ensemble work.