Dave Hiltebrand has been a professional musician for over 25 years with extensive experience as a multi-talented performer, composer and studio musician. 

He has traveled the world on tours (Jersey Boys Broadway National Tour, Nick Colionne, Uniting Voices Chicago), co-wrote and co-produced top ten contemporary jazz songs, composed work for the Oprah Winfrey Show, Nike, Allstate in addition to multiple TV appearances (Empire, Betrayal, Oprah w/ Lenny Kravitz ), and score work for documentaries.

Dave’s music is expressive, inventive and heartfelt.  Focused mainly on acoustic guitar, his music incorporates a wide range of techniques, soulful sounds and lyrical melodies

MUSICIAN | COMPOSER

Dave proudly endorses Godin guitars

YOGUITAR


In addition to his musician/composer work Dave is passionate about composing and performing music for yoga and meditation, and released his debut solo guitar album Yoguitar, Vol. 1.

Yoguitar inspired Dave to use music as a healing force. What began as a recording project evolved into immersive live events intended to bring listeners into the present moment, slow down and experience inner calm.


Dave is currently a member of the adjunct faculty at Elmhurst University where he teaches Digital Music. Classes focus on recording and production with Logic and Pro Tools. Students gain experience with recording, audio editing, podcast production, film scoring and game audio.

Dave has recently begun a partnership with Gorton Community Center where he offers regular guitar workshops, Yoguitar Music Meditation events and private lessons.

EDUCATIONAL

“Strikes and gutters, ups and downs.”

- jeff “the dude” lebowski