David Taylor Gomes

David Taylor Gomes is a Composer, Pianist, Musical Director, Actor, and Educator, best known for writing the music and lyrics for Ranked, A New Musical and Boxed Up: The Musical, which is the subject of the HBO Documentary Film My So-Called High School Rank, streaming on HBOmax.

David began his musical training at age 4 studying classical piano, and throughout his childhood he studied music composition and debuted his first original piece at age 12 with the Markham Middle School Concert Band. As an adult David has primarily worked with musical theatre companies as a musical director, singer, and pianist. Affiliations include Village Theatre, Taproot Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company (STC), Capital Stage, Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre, Missouri Street Theatre, Break Thru Films, and Uproar Theatrics. David was also a top-200 finalist on American Idol, season 11. David is a proud member of Actors Equity Association (AEA), The American Federation of Musicians (AFM), and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)

“I treat everyone who walks into my studio as a professional artist, whether they are coming through town on tour or a 4 year old just learning to read music. I believe that students are a reflection of their teachers and mentors, so I strive to be as driven, professional, and encouraging as I can to set a positive example for my students and help them reach their personal and professional goals as a performing artist. ”

— David Taylor Gomes

STUDIO

Due to the COVID19 Pandemic David has begun to offer lessons in an on-line format (primarily via Zoom). Limited in-person appointments are available in Seattle, WA. Masking is encouraged, in accordance with local guidelines and protocols. David teaches piano and voice with a strong emphasis on performance. His piano method builds a strong foundation in music theory and piano technique, so that the focus can then be turned to artistry and performance. As a voice coach David’s main goals are to help every student understand their vocal anatomy, resonance, vowel shape, clear pronunciation, and song interpretation. He specializes in jazz, pop, rock, and musical theatre style singing.