David Clipner

David Clipner is a lifelong learner who holds an elementary education degree from Eastern Michigan University, and has previously studied everything from philosophy to welding & fabrication. After 6 years as a Bassist and Sound Engineer in the Marine Corps Band he moved to Michigan to start new adventures though he still keeps his fingers wet in the audio/music world by teaching audio production at Washtenaw Community College and playing locally from time to time. He leads various workshops on heritage skills such as artisan baking and hand tool woodworking, hosts beverage tastings, and consults on wildlife and ecological restoration projects. Teaching and sharing his many interests with others including his wife, Mary and their three boys, Tilden, Rye, and Hawthorn remains his favorite way to spend his time. "You only get one life that we know of. Why would you want to keep all the wonderful things you learn to yourself? What a waste that would be."