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​Dean first figured out the joy of music when as a kid he discovered how fun it was to beat out rhythms on anything he could get his hands on. Soon after, he officially began his journey as a musician when his parents purchased him a violin and signed him up for private lessons. Throughout elementary and middle school, Dean played in the school's strings classes and eventually played in the Beaufort Symphony Youth Orchestra. Later, Dean became interested in the world of improvised music, and his attention switched from the violin to the mandolin and guitar as he became immersed in the styles of bluegrass, rock, world music and jazz. 

​Dean received a B.A in music with a concentration in Jazz Performance from the College of Charleston. During his four years studying music in Charleston he became immersed in the Charleston music scene. He has played a wide variety of gigs, from jazz ensembles and backing local hip-hop artists to playing in the pit orchestra for several musicals. In addition to teaching private lessons, Dean currently teaches high school and middle school music classes full-time at a private school in Beaufort, as well as playing multiple gigs a week in both Beaufort and Charleston.
Dean's Teaching Style:
"My teaching style is adaptable, and consists of helping the student learn what they’re interested in as well as what I think they need to reach their musical goals. Whether the student wants to have a career in music or just explore it as a hobby, I’m willing and able to help them. As someone that has chosen to make music my life, I also know the importance of finding the balance between striving to form a deep connection with music, while also keeping music fresh and avoiding the feeling of burnout."