David Lester is a double bassist and electric bassist from Frederick, MD. A versatile musician, David is equally at home playing classical, jazz, funk, or rock. He has been freelancing in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area since 2006. Frequent collaborators include local legends Howard Burns, Anita Thomas, Jordan Clawson, and the Quentin Walston Trio. 

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David has studied at Hood College and Manhattan School of Music. His double bass teachers include Lynn Fleming, Jeff Weisner of the National Symphony Orchestra, Jeremy McCoy of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and Orin O’Brien of the New York Philharmonic.

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A passionate educator, David maintains a busy teaching schedule at Frederick Community College, Jammin’ Java Music School in Vienna, VA, The Music Loft in Ashburn, VA, and his home studio in Frederick, where he teaches in-person and virtually.