Keyboardist/Guitarist David von Holder backs creative sonic instincts with rigorous discipline, improvisational wizardry, and curiosity for musical experiences and diverse inspirations and has enjoyed a surf and rock infused youth. A San Diego native, David received his first guitar – a cheap Flying V – at age 13 when KISS was his favorite band. David studied music theory and classical piano at Palomar College then relocated to Santa Barbara to play keyboards with jazz fusion group, Overtone. During his years in Santa Barbara David began teaching piano and guitar. To hone his improvising chops, he began playing jazz; and to test his composing skills, he entered and won a statewide contest for his original neo-classical composition, Nematodes and as Y2K approached, David moved to the San Francisco Bay area where he studied piano at the Berkeley Jazz School with Rob Schneiderman and Geoffrey Keezer. David has enjoyed long tenures with tribute bands Duran Duran Duran and Rock Skool, and festival opportunities such as with Blane Lyon, Lila Rose, and others. With decades of active experience, musical knowledge, production skills, and a discerning ear, David is known to identify & rebuild signature sounds that bring authenticity to his tribute performances. David loves recreating the exuberance and power of Heart performances with Heartless.