David Youngs is a multi-instrumentalist based in Cambridge, UK. He focuses mainly on acoustic guitar and develops a percussive fingerstyle approach for instrumental pieces that use unusual but accessible time signatures and scales.

Early work and debut album

His debut album, Transience, receives positive notice in the music press. Reviews describe the record as a strong first statement and compare his playing to acoustic stylists such as Eric Roche and Michael Hedges. One track mentioned by name is “71210388”, which appears on the opening of the album.

Style and development

Youngs continues to refine a distinctive guitar technique shaped by study and performance. In 2011, he attends a workshop with Preston Reed, and his playing is described as both controlled and powerful, with a personal style that develops from his acoustic guitar work.

Collaborations and live appearances

He has appeared alongside acoustic artists including Clive Carroll, Emily Barker, and Miranda Sykes/Rex Preston. His performances also draw praise from other musicians, including Chris Woods, who describes him as an exceptional guitarist.

Critical reception

Alongside coverage from Guitarist Magazine and Acoustic Magazine, his music also receives favourable comment from Maverick Magazine and R2 Magazine. The reviews present him as an emerging acoustic guitarist with a clearly defined instrumental approach.

Recording activity

Youngs is recording a follow-up release in the studio.