Steven Dearing /Dearing Concert Duo

the classical guitar is known as the mini orchestra of stringed instruments. Unlike other guitar styles, the classical guitar is a “one man band” that has a complete sound because the player is doing both the melody and accompanying himself, akin to a classical pianist. The classical guitar is intimate in sound quality and is portable, allowing it to be played in almost any situation.

Steven has been performing professionally for almost twenty years as both a soloist and as a member of the award winning Dearing Concert Duo. He has performed at weddings, memorial services, church services, private parties, and concert halls across North America and the United Kingdom. Some highlighted past performances include the memorial of Ed McNamara, The Organization of American States Summit, and a concert at the Cheltenham International Music Festival in the UK.

Locally, Steven and his wife find themselves on the preferred vendor lists at venues such as The Henry Ford, The Meadow Brook Mansion and The Sacred Heart Academy. Together they have performed at hundreds of weddings and private parties throughout the metro Detroit region. (See (link hidden) for more info on our joint performances)

Steven has accrued a repertoire of a variety of genres and styles over the years, from Bach to Latin samba. Although his recordings feature works that are virtuosic in nature, Dearing can play just about anything with short notice. Your guests will be entertained with a variety of styles.

If you are considering having live music at an event you are planning consider the classical guitar. It sounds less “stuffy” than an organ at a church or a memorial service, can fit into a corner of a private room at a fine establishment, doesn’t need tuning by a costly piano technician and sounds just as full without being overbearing.

Classical guitarist Steven Dearing grew up in Windsor Ontario, Canada. He began his classical guitar studies at the age of 21 after being primarily a self-taught electric guitarist. He quickly earned a Masters degree in Guitar Performance with a full scholarship from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI where he was able to study at both WSU and The Centre for Creative Studies.

Steven has performed across the US and Canada and he made his European debut as one-half of The Dearing Concert Duo. He performs as a solo guitarist, has been featured as guest soloist with orchestras in the US and Canada and is an accomplished chamber musician, heard frequently with award winning soprano, Abha Dearing, as The Dearing Concert Duo.

Steven has received several awards and recognitions, has been recognized by critics and has appeared on American public radio and television. He was an adjunct Professor and Guitar Instructor at the School of Creative Arts, University of Windsor from (phone number hidden)8. Steven serves the local metro Detroit community by teaching at his Farmington Hills studio.

Steve is a music director at Birmingham Unitarian Church in Bloomfield Hills, MI where he programs, arranges, performs as both band leader and soloist, sings, composes music, and is the Artistic Director of the Sound Bites concert series. He works with youth and adults at bringing music to a spiritual plane.

Steven has recorded 4 CDs featuring works for solo guitar, voice and classical guitar and voice and classical guitar. Their CD’s are available at CD Baby and numerous sites on line. See Recordings Page for links to preview and purchase. Below is what critics have said about Steven’s debut solo CD July Recital…..

“July Recital…a rewarding set of engaging 20th-Century contemporary works played with charismatic musicianship and clean technique.” Mark Stryker, Detroit Free Press.

“July Recital… its a notable one devoted to 20th-Century music…turning out a strong performance, both technically and emotionally…with elan, he plays with feeling-and fire.” George Bulanda, HOUR Detroit.

Some other recent highlights:
Steven’s performance of Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez in May 2012 was described as “bringing fresh thoughts to the music showing perfect gentle technique with great expression.” Livonia Symphony.

In 2015 Steven had his first experience with opera performing an invigorating six sold-out shows of “Frida” with the Michigan Opera Theater.

I can bring my own small amplification, heard in small to mid sized rooms
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