Brandon grew up with a passion for music instilled by his father who had a rock band in the 80’s, Off The Wall. In his teenage years he really started taking the guitar more seriously, teaching himself how to play along with his favorite classic rock and metal songs and jamming with his brother who played drums.

In fifth grade, Dave was invited to learn an instrument and join the school band. He really wanted to learn the drums, however, the band didn’t need any more drummers, so his band teacher Mr. Marquardt made him a deal: if Dave played the saxophone for 2 years, then he would be allowed to learn drums. Reluctant, Dave took the deal. Two years later he wanted to learn drums, but the band still needed him as a sax player… frustrated, Dave gave up and quit the band program. A few years later at the age of 15 he started teaching himself drums in the band practice rooms. One day Mr. Marquardt overheard Dave drumming and realized he was a natural, in addition to seeing Dave’s dedication to learning the instrument, so he invited him to re-join the band, as a drummer. As a freshman in highschool Dave joined the band for the first time as a drummer and quickly advanced into a leader drummer role. To this day Dave is grateful for Mr. Marquardt’s guidance in those early years.