About Dean

Dean started learning guitar at the age of 7 and was influenced by music from The Shadows. At the age of 12, he won a Fender Stratocaster in a playing competition awarded by Bruce Welch of The Shadows. This lead to touring the UK and Europe with Bruce Welch and other 'Shadows' members.

By the age of 14, Dean had achieved grade 8 electric guitar with RGT, which he is now registered with as an experienced tutor.

At 15, he joined a semi professional rock and roll band called The Heartbeats and started working with other session musicians in theatre productions.

Dean started his business at the age of 17, teaching the guitar at Sharon Music in Gillingham and running his recording studio at home. He also built his first guitar and this was the first step in learning the trade of becoming a luthier. At 21 he built his 1st sound proof studio for teaching and a separate guitar workshop for repairs and setups.

In 2007, he started up Jam Nights in the local area, so that his students could benefit from playing with experienced musicians in front of a live audience.

Dean has played in several bands since he joined The Heartbeats, and has had the privilege to work alongside some of the best musicians in the UK. Joining the "The Lovedays" for 2 years releasing their album 'House of Cards' in 2009. They played all over the country including the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, and Kenny's Castaways in New York City. This lead to the formation of Masterclass in 2009. A successful 3 piece covers band which still goes to this day, consisting of Paul Moss and Samuel Jacques.

"Acoustica" was another long term project that involved Dean's guitar teacher Barry Kitchin. An acoustic guitar duo playing and recording a wide range of jazz arrangements.

In 2016, Royal Monster was born with Rob Dowsett. Now, the official UK tribute to Royal Blood and has gained huge success in recent years playing the UKs best and most respected venues including 02 Shepherds Bush Empire.

"I am very dedicated and passionate about my work and the career I have created. Thank you to everyone that has supported me in this amazing journey so far."