David studied piano with Robert Turner. A few years later David studied piano and composition with Erwin Jospe, who guided his young student through studies in classical and jazz piano and composition. In his early twenties, David continued his training with the well known jazz pianist Paul Smith.

Mr. Kamenir's professional music career began at the age of twelve when he was hired as an accompanist at Sinai Temple. This early employment soon evolved into his appointment as music director for all of the temple’s musical shows. At the age of sixteen, David started entertaining at weddings, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, anniversaries and birthday parties, as the band leader of his own music ensemble.

For many years David was the music director at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California. He has also worked as choir director, accompanist, and music instructor at many temples including Sinai Temple, Valley Beth Shalom and Steven S. Wise. Currently he is the music director at Adat Ari El and is also the accompanist at Heschel Day School and Valley Beth Shalom.

During his high school years, David taught himself trumpet and baritone horn and played those instruments in the marching band, as well as tickling the ivories for the school jazz band at Palisades High.