Songwriter and performer David Via, of Stuart, Virginia, started singing in church at age three and playing guitar at age twelve.

David will apprentice his son Mason, himself a stunningly gifted young singer and songwriter. Mason has received critical acclaim for his debut CD Up, Up, Up, which is comprised entirely of original compositions. Mason spent his childhood accompanying his dad to fiddlers’ conventions, music festivals, concerts, and jams, where he soaked up not only his father’s music but that of countless others. David and Mason’s apprenticeship will allow them to work together more formally, with the goal of producing a joint recording project.