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David Cohen is a classical and flamenco guitarist in New Jersey with over 40 years of experience as a performer, recording artist, and educator. Throughout his career, he has developed mastery of classical guitar, flamenco guitar, Chinese pipa, and Galician and Highland bagpipes. As a result, his musical work spans cultures, traditions, and continents. By blending disciplined technique with emotional storytelling, David creates performances that feel both powerful and deeply human.
Original Music & Performances
David Cohen’s original compositions appear on two studio recordings that document the evolution of his musical voice.
First, David Cohen: Guitar (2012) earned the Best Instrumentalist award and showcases original works rooted in classical guitar traditions. At the same time, the album introduces modern rhythms and innovative phrasing that reflect David’s contemporary perspective.
Later, Chaos Theory (2017) marked a more expansive and exploratory period in his career. Notably, this release coincided with the start of his UK tour. During that time, David performed at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh and the legendary Troubadour in London, thereby reinforcing his international presence as a classical and flamenco guitarist.
In addition to his work abroad, David has performed extensively throughout the United States. His appearances include New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, aand Minneapolis along with numerous civic, cultural, and private events nationwide.
Bagpipes, Tradition, and Ceremonial Performance
David Cohen also performs as an accomplished bagpiper on both Galician gaita and Highland bagpipes. Over the years, he has brought bagpipe music to parades, government ceremonies, nonprofit events, weddings, and major public gatherings across the United States
Explore David’s bagpipe work:
Bagpipes New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Chinese Pipa and Cross-Cultural Musical Exploration
In addition to his work as a classical and flamenco guitarist, David Cohen actively studies and performs the Chinese pipa, a traditional four-stringed lute with more than two thousand years of history. Through this work, he demonstrates a deep commitment to musical traditions beyond the Western music.
Rather than treating the pipa as a novelty, David approaches it with discipline and respect for its cultural origins. Over years of focused study, he has embraced its expressive techniques, percussive articulation, and storytelling capabilities. Consequently, he now incorporates the Chinese pipa into solo performances, cross-cultural programs, and educational settings.
David Cohen: Guitar and Chaos Theory available on itunes & Amazon
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