Biography

David Cullen is a Grammy Award Winner for Best Pop Instrumental Recording. He has performed with Will Ackerman, Samite, Tracy Silverman, Darol Anger, The DePue Brothers Band and Michael Manring. David also has played with The Jaco Big Band, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia , The Philly Pops and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

David Cullen has performed in a dazzling wide range of styles including Classical, Jazz, and World Music. David has performed throughout North America for Classical Guitar Societies, Jazz Festivals, and Performing Arts Series. He has released 10 CDs for the acoustic guitar label Solid Air Records. David Cullen’s recordings have been featured on NPR stations across America.

David Cullen earned his Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the Hartt School of Music. He performed in Masterclasses for Sharon Isbin and  Manuel Barrueco.

He teaches Jazz Guitar,  Classical Guitar and Guitar Skills for Music Therapy and Music Education Students at  West Chester University.

Recording work also includes the Windham Hill Guitar Sampler and other Windham Hill Compilation CDs. David has released 2 books through Warner Brothers Publications; Jazz, Classical, and Beyond as well as Grateful Guitar. His performance DVD Jazz, Classical and Beyond features multi-camera angles and lessons.