Dave Elitch

Dave Elitch

Drummer, Composer, and Music Educator

Accomplished drummer known for his work with The Aristocrats and focus on musicianship through deliberate practice and mental performance techniques.

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Dave Elitch is a virtuoso drummer, composer, and educator recognized for his technical mastery and innovative approach to drumming. He gained prominence as a member of The Aristocrats, a progressive rock band celebrated for intricate compositions and live performances. Elitch is also dedicated to teaching aspiring musicians through his educational platform, emphasizing the intersection of technique, creativity, and mental discipline.

20 Books Recommended by Dave Elitch

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#2

The Inner Game of Tennis

by W. Timothy Gallwey

5 people recommended

It had a huge effect.

Also recommended by: Raj Shamani, Bill Gates, Patrick Collison, Ryan Shea

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#3

The Art of Learning

by Josh Waitzkin

5 people recommended

I tell everyone I teach to get [this book].

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Also recommended by: Ed Latimore, Mark Hart, Safi Bahcall, Derek Sivers

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#4

Open

by Andre Agassi

5 people recommended

Phenomenal.

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Also recommended by: Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Shaun White, Tim Ferriss

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#5

The Power of Myth

by Joseph Campbell

5 people recommended

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Pete Holmes, Tom Bilyeu

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#6

Zen in the Art of Archery

by Eugen Herrigel

4 people recommended

[I give this book] to people all the time.

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Also recommended by: Adam Robinson, Aubrey Marcus, Joe Rogan

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#7

Mindfulness

by Ellen J. Langer

3 people recommended

So good.

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Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Will Macaskill

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#8

A Brief History of Everything

by Ken Wilber

2 people recommended

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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Also recommended by: John Mayer

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#9

Tenth of December

by George Saunders

2 people recommended

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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Also recommended by: Bob Iger

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#10

Propaganda

by Edward Bernays

2 people recommended

Came to the conclusion that human beings are either savage animals that are going to rip each other apart, or they can be controlled and made docile via consumerism.

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Also recommended by: Jerome Jarre

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#11

Facing Love Addiction

by Pia Mellody

2 people recommended

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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Also recommended by: Neil Strauss

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#12

Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself

by Joe Dispenza

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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#13

The Brutality of Fact

by David Sylvester

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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#14

Ways of Seeing

by John Berger

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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#15

Generation X

by Douglas Coupland

Great social commentary from the early ‘90s.

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#16

A World Lit Only by Fire

by William Manchester

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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#17

Society Of The Spectacle

by Guy Debord

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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#18

The Awakening of Intelligence

by Jiddu Krishnamurti

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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#19

The Image

by Daniel J. Boorstin

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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#20

Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?

by Raymond Carver

Dave Elitch mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

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