Dave was first introduced to the drumset when his father set up a small practice kit in the basement when he was five.  His father Joe Mieloch (also a professional percussionist and drumset player) made all the necessary materials available for Dave to experiment and explore.  As Dave progressed through Middle School and High School he began playing in bands, practicing and becoming more and more serious about the instrument. 

At the end of High School he began taking lessons with Temple University Professor Erik Johnson a Jazz and Rock drummer and continued to study with him over the next few years.  Eventually he began studying with Jazz drummer Carl Mattola and expanding his knowledge of rhythmic theory through studying the ancient Indian hand drums called “Tabla” with Lenny Seidman. 

In 2003 Dave transferred to West Chester University where he began his classical percussion and drumset training under the direction of Chris Hanning. The classical training helped to focus his technique, hone his reading skills, along with helping to develop an appreciation for playing marimba, vibes, rudimental snare, timpani, and auxiliary percussion instruments. He had the opportunity to write for the percussion ensemble and perform as the Tabla Soloist in his piece entitled "Meditations at Bodh Gaya." 

Dave has performed drumset in a variety of different settings from Jazz Combos, to Metal and Jazz groups, to Musical Theatre pits such as Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story".  His current project is a Progressive Metal Band based out of NYC called “Hung,” named after the band’s unique electric violinist “Lyris Hung.”  The reviews and concert schedule are posted below.