After decades of playing guitar and bass I took the leap and purchased a Chapman Stick ® in 2001. Little did I realize how this unique instrument would transform my musical world. Since then I’ve attended several Stick seminars, which gave me the opportunity to study with some of the true masters of this challenging instrument.
 
I live and play in Northeastern Ohio and surrounding areas. I enjoy playing my own arrangements of standards, pop, and traditional tunes as well as my own original compositions. This site is dedicated to my solo offerings. I also play in a duo with an EVI (electronic valve instrument) player.  We call ourselves WindWood and you can learn more here  www.patchmanmusic.com/windwood
 
 
 
 
David Tipton
Chapman Stick Performer
 
 
 
 
Photo by Laura Watilo-Blake.