David Charles Kramer, known professionally as DJ Buddy Holly, is a DJ, guitarist, singer, songwriter and teacher born in 1979 in Redwood City, CA. He provides DJ services for events and has received several honors including a scholarship from Berklee Online in Herbie Hancock's name. Kramer holds a Master of Music degree in Music Technology from Duquesne University and is working towards additional certifications in guitar from Berklee Online.

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David Charles Kramer (DJ Buddy Holly)
DJ, Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, and Teacher
djbuddyholly@gmail.com
Summary
DJ Buddy Holly (David Charles Kramer) is a DJ, guitarist, singer, and songwriter born on January 12, 1979 in
Redwood City, CA. DJ Buddy Holly provides DJ services for parties, weddings, nightclubs, school dances,
recitals, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and corporate events. Music lessons focus on voice, modern guitar, classical
guitar, audio recording, hip-hop production, music theory, or DJing. DJ Buddy Holly (David Charles Kramer)
attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and received BMs in Songwriting and Music
Synthesis. He appeared as DJ Devious on Cyberfest 2000: Sounds of the Digital Revolution, Volume 1 along
with DJ Dan, Moby, Mix Master Mike, BT, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyke, Carl Cox, and Christopher
Lawrence. In 2002, he appeared again as DJ Devious on the Epic Records release Shekinah: 13 Artists. DJ
Buddy Holly received a Master of Music degree in Music Technology from Duquesne University of the Holy
Spirit in 2010. David is now working towards a Master Certificate in Guitar at Berklee Online and an AA
degree in Business Administration at Cañada College.
Honors and Awards
Berklee Online Celebrity Scholarship in the name of Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock and Berklee College of Music
June 2015
Berklee has partnered with a growing list of celebrities to reward and assist our most promising online
students with achieving their dream of a life in music. These celebrities all support music education through
their work, and Berklee is proud to be associated with them. The student recipients of each Celebrity
Online Scholarship will receive an award of $1,449 to be used towards online course tuition. A total of 16
scholarships will be awarded to Berklee Online students per term.
Interscope Digital Distribution Deal
Interscope Digital Distribution
January 2013
The songs "Club Devious" and "Controllerism" were originally released and distributed as part of a
distribution deal between DJ Buddy Holly and Interscope Digital.
iHeartRadio station DJBuddyHollyRadio.com - DJ Buddy Holly and Freeway Migliore Radio
iHeartMedia Inc
June 2015
iHeartRadio has produced a radio station based off the DJ Buddy Holly hit singles Avenged Sevenfold, Club
Devious, and Raw Deal. The station specializes in hip hop and popular music.
Viacom Licensing Deal for MTV, VH1, and CMT
Viacom/MTV/VH1/CMT

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June 2013
Visit http://www.mtv.com/artists/dj-buddy-holly/ for DJ Buddy Holly MTV videos, songs, and pics!
DJ Buddy Holly song "This Is Not Trance" featured on iTunes Music Charts
Apple - iTunes Music Charts - Category: New Releases Electronic
May 2015
Monday - May 11th DJ Buddy Holly Song came in at #95 on the iTunes Music Charts under the category
New Releases Electronic.
Awarded Best of 2012-2014 by the booking agency Gigmasters
2008 Indie-Music.com Editor's Pick Award
A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
BBB
Appearances on the Epic Record release Shekinah: 13 Artists and Cyberfest 2000 CD
Best of Burlingame, CA 2008 and 2009 from the US Local Business Association
USLBA
Best Soloist (Jazz Band)
Hillsdale High School
August 1996
Experience
Substitute Teacher at El Dorado County Office of Education
October 2015 - Present (3 months)
I currently work as a substitute teacher in California.
listen in at DJBuddyHollyRadio.com- Resident DJ & recording artist - an iHeartRadio station at
iHeartRadio / DJBuddyHollyRadio.com - DJ Buddy Holly and Freeway Migliore Radio
June 2015 - Present (7 months)
DJBuddyHollyRadio.com is the best radio station for hip hop and popular music! iHeartRadio has chosen hit
singles Avenged Sevenfold, Club Devious, and Raw Deal to appear on this station as well as other iHeart/
Clear Channel affiliates.
MTV/Viacom Artist, iHeartRadio Artist, Guitarist, DJ, Singer, and Songwriter at DJ Buddy Holly
November 2009 - Present (6 years 2 months)
DJ Buddy Holly provides DJ, MC, guitar, and singing services for parties, clubs, events, and weddings.
DJ Buddy performances have included clients such as Intel, Google, and Chevron. The DJ Buddy Holly
Music Studio was launched near Sacramento, CA in 2015. Please inquire through takelessons.com or
musikalessons.com for guitar, voice, music production, or DJ lessons.
Actor / Singer / Voice Artist / Model / Background Actor at David Charles Kramer
September 2002 - Present (13 years 4 months)

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I have experience in acting and modeling and have worked with several booking agencies. While in LA,
Central Casting and Hollywood OS helped me with the majority of my bookings. These consisted mostly
of background acting in shows such as CSI, Anchorman, Las Vegas, and much more. I have had a speaking
lines on reenactment shows for Untold Stories of the ER and appeared as a police officer with speaking
lines on a Discovery Channel show. My acting services can now be booked through sfcasting.com or
backstage.com.
hit songs Controllerism, Twisted Moon Dance, This Is Not Trance, Club Devious, Avenged Sevenfold at
hit songs Controllerism, Twisted Moon Dance, This Is Not Trance, Club Devious, Avenged Sevenfold
April 1994 - Present (21 years 9 months)
The DJ Buddy Holly song catalog includes original DJ Buddy Holly (D. Charles Kramer) compositions, DJ
Buddy Holly remixes, and cover songs.
Creator and recording artist of the hit album "Not Fade Away" at Creator and recording artist of the
hit album "Not Fade Away" by DJ Buddy Holly
June 2013 - June 2014 (1 year 1 month)
My responsibilities included singing, guitar playing, programming the drums and synthesizers, recording the
tracks, mixing the tracks, and mastering the tracks. All work was done using the program Ableton Live.
I also did the artwork using Photoshop and used all pictures taken from an iPhone. Other responsibilities
included licensing each song with the Harry Fox Agency and distributing the album through digital
distribution and through the selling of CDs.
Skills & Expertise
Guitarist
Singing
Guitar Playing
DJ
Solo Performance
Rock & Roll
Hip Hop
Guitar Instruction
Acting
Vocal Instruction
Songwriting
Hard Rock
Controllerism
Pop
Karaoke
Classical Guitar
Classical Music
Alternative Rock
Indie Rock

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Singer-songwriter
Music Technology
Music Production
Wedding DJ
Guitar
Music Education
Electric Guitar
Event Planning
Remixing
Music
Entertainment
Music Industry
Recording
Sound Design
Bands
Rhythm Guitar
Lead Guitar
Sound
Live Sound
Sound Editing
Sound Mixing
Classic Rock
Country Music
Jazz
Jazz Guitar
Studio Recording
Rock Music
Turntablism
Early Childhood Music Education
Arranging
Musical Improvisation
Education
Berklee Online
Master Certificate (in progress), Guitar, 2015 - 2016
Grade: 4.0 GPA
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit
Master of Music, Music Technology (Principle Instrument: Guitar), 2008 - 2010
Grade: Graduated 3.79 GPA
Activities and Societies: *Resident DJ for Jimmy D's nightclub every Friday and Saturday *performed at
several nightclubs in Pittsburgh, PA *volunteered guitar playing at church on Sundays
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Music/dual degree, Songwriting and Music Synthesis (Principle Instrument: Guitar), 1997 - 2002
Grade: Graduated 3.34 GPA

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Activities and Societies: *performed turntablism on the Berklee College of Music compilation Shekinah:
13 Artists, an Epic Records release *President of the Berklee College of Music Turntablism Club *featured
turntablism performer at several Techno/Rave Ensemble performances *member of the band Furious Minds
(vocals, guitar) *performed as a House DJ under the pseudonym DJ Devious
Hillsdale High School - San Mateo, CA
High School Diploma, 1993 - 1997
Grade: 3.57 GPA
Activities and Societies: *featured at Hillsdale High School Battle of the Bands *coordinated and performed at
a rock concert at the Hillsdale High School Auditorium *awarded Best Soloist in Jazz Band 1996 *participated
in Jazz Band for 2 years *attended Intro to MIDI at CSM for high school credit *received high school credit for
weekly guitar lessons with Bill Sveglini
Bowditch Middle School - Foster City, CA
1991 - 1993
Foster City School - Foster City, CA
1984 - 1991
Peninsula Jewish Community Center Pre-school (Belmont, CA - Now located in Foster City, CA)
1982 - 1984
Publications
MTV Music Videos
DJ Buddy Holly January 2013
Authors: David Charles Kramer (DJ Buddy Holly)
DJ Buddy Holly MTV Music Videos
DJ Buddy Holly Songs and Remixes
DJ Buddy Holly January 1, 2011
Authors: David Charles Kramer (DJ Buddy Holly)
DJ Buddy Holly Free Songs and Remixes
DJ Buddy Holly Original Songs on iTunes
DJ Buddy Holly January 1, 2009
Authors: David Charles Kramer (DJ Buddy Holly)
DJ Buddy Holly Music on iTunes
Planning Your Perfect Wedding: Featuring a Special Interview with dj Buddy Holly
Gsl Publishing April 17, 2012
Authors: David Charles Kramer (DJ Buddy Holly), Tanya W Porter, Gsl Publishing, Rev Michael B Stone,
Victoria M Carlson, Ali Amin, Tami Jo Cabrera, Angela Jimenez, Karen Hall, Debbie Lafromboise, Steven J
Davis
Planning Your Perfect Wedding, Special Edition, Featuring an Interview with dj Buddy Holly, is a
compilation of interviews with 12 industry experts, who have shared their insider tips and advice on how to
Plan Your Perfect Wedding. Inside, we've included a Special interview with dj Buddy Holly, who is Ranked
#1 in Gig masters ratings within 500 miles of San Francisco and #3 in the Nation. Interviews enclosed in
order are: Weddings, Etc. LLC (Tanya W. Porter), Spirit Breath (Rev. Michael B. Stone & Rev. Georgiana)

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JPC Event Group (Jody L. Wimer), Flowers By Victoria (Victoria M. Carlson) Columbus Transportation
& Tours (Ali Amin), DJ Buddy Holly (David Charles Kramer) Muddy Paws Cheesecake Co. (Tami Jo
Cabrera), Angela Jimenez Photography (Angela Jimenez) Karen Hall and Co. (Karen Hall), Sewly Yours
Bridal (Debbie Lafromboise) Jim’s Formal Wear Company (Steven J. Davis). Planning Your Perfect
Wedding is the one must-have book that any couple should pick up before planning their big day.
DJ Buddy Holly on YouTube!
DJ Buddy Holly November 1, 2009
Authors: David Charles Kramer (DJ Buddy Holly)
Check out all the newest DJ Buddy Holly songs, remixes, live performances, and music videos NOW!
Organizations
Electronic Music Foundation (EMF) - New York
January 2009 to Present
AFM Local 6 - American Federation of Musicians San Francisco
January 2008 to Present
I have been a member the American Federation of Musicians since 2008 when I joined the Pittsburgh, PA
chapter while attending Duquesne University. I have since transferred to AFM Local 6 located in San
Francisco, CA.
ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Los Angeles, CA
songwriter
January 2013 to Present
Viacom/MTV
songwriter/recording artist
all DJ Buddy Holly original compositions licensed by Viacom
South Bay Guitar Society - San Jose, CA
August 2011 to Present
Volunteer Experience
Singer and Guitarist - Children's Weekly Sing Along at Pre-School at El Dorado County Pre-School
April 2014 - Present (1 year 9 months)
DJ Buddy Holly (better known at the school as David) volunteers guitar and singing services every Thursday
at a pre-school in Cameron Park, CA.
Guitar Player at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit Sunday Mass - Pittsburgh, PA
September 2008 - December 2009 (1 year 4 months)
Certifications
Master Certificate in Guitar (in progress)
Berklee Online January 2015

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30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
Commission on Teacher Credentialing License 150218075 October 2015 to November 2016
Languages
English
Courses
Master Certificate (in progress), Guitar
Berklee Online
Producing Music Using Ableton Live
Guitar Scales 101
Blues Guitar
Classic Rock Guitar
Guitar Chords 101
Jazz Guitar (Currently Enrolled)
Bachelor of Music/dual degree, Songwriting and
Music Synthesis (Principle Instrument: Guitar)
Berklee College of Music
History of Western Music
Basic Keyboarding Techniques 1 and 2
Songwriting 1 and 2
Lyric Writing 1 and 2
Studies in Poetry
Survey of Popular Music Styles
The Music of John Lennon
Voice Class for Instrumentalists 1
Arranging for Songwriters
The Business of Songwriting
Singer/Songwriter Workshop
Advanced Projects in Synthesis (this was the DJ Buddy
Holly "Pretty Picture" album)
Ear Training Levels 1-4
Private Instruction on Guitar Levels 1-4
Techno/Rave Ensemble (3 semesters)
Guitar Performance Ensemble
Guitar Styles Skills Lab
Guitar Performance Skills
Traditional Harmony and Composition 1 and 2
Programmable Synthesis and Advanced Programmable
Synthesis
The Music of Miles Davis
Conducting (Levels 1 and 2)
Real-Time Performance Synthesis
Advanced Production for Synthesis

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Signal Processing Software
Mix Techniques Lab
Multitrack Recording Techniques
Advanced Studies: Digital Sampling
Advanced Synthesis Systems
Creative Production Skills
History of Art 1 and 2
Master of Music, Music Technology (Principle
Instrument: Guitar)
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit
Classical Guitar
Jazz Guitar
Voice
Grad Audio for Media I and II
History of Electronic Music
Musicians and the Internet
Philosophy of Music History and Theory
Guitar Pedagogy
Music Technology Grad Theory Exam
Master's Thesis (Music Technology)
Adv Computer Notation
Digital Imaging
Oral Exam: Technology

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David Charles Kramer (DJ Buddy Holly)
DJ, Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, and Teacher
djbuddyholly@gmail.com
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