Dylan Dean’s musical journey began in Arizona, where he picked up the guitar at just 7 years old. By age 10, he was already serving on the Standing Stones worship team, quickly expanding his talents across multiple instruments.

His passion for live performance led him to create intricate backing tracks and perform throughout the Valley. Dylan has been seen street performing outside Arizona Diamondbacks, Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns games, as well as at concerts across the region.

During his time at Boulder Creek High School, Dylan stood out for his musical excellence. He was a member of the advanced guitar program, honor choir, and show choir, earning recognition from his peers as “Most Musically Inclined.”

In 2019, Dylan traveled to Sydney, Australia, where he studied music at Hillsong College. While there, he quickly stepped into a leadership role as Chief Sound Engineer at the Greater West Campus and contributed to major events including Hillsong Conference and Colour Conference.

Upon his return, he was entrusted with leadership roles at Standing Stones Church, Discovery Pointe Church, and Palmcroft Church further developing his musical journey. 

With over a decade of songwriting experience, Dylan has released multiple singles, an EP, and several albums. He has also been featured on Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding album.

Joe Martins is a guitarist who loves the craft of music. His love of music stretches back to his childhood and spans across many genres. Growing up a guitar was always nearby, music often filled his childhood home and quickly became a way for Joe to express himself in ways he struggled to do with words. He believes music is an extension of the human experience.

From intimate solo acoustic guitar performances, to the fast paced riffs of punk rock , to the intricacies of classical guitar quartets and ensembles - Joe is always seeking to broaden his musical and artistic horizons, regardless of genre or medium. Because of this, tapping into the local music scene came naturally and he has found a strong sense of community to be an important aspect of his life.

He is dedicated to understanding his instrument and demystifying its complexity. 

There is always more to learn and improve upon. Forever a student.

Music is a journey not a destination.

Sarah is an award-winning composer in Arizona and has been performing and making music for almost her entire life. She initially fell in love with music when she started playing clarinet at age 9. Since then, she has been performing in concert bands, chamber ensembles, and as a soloist. Sarah is a multi-instrumentalist; and can also play the flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, piano, and ukulele. She currently is attending Arizona State University to complete her undergrad degree in composition, she graduates in May 2023.

Sarah has worked with groups all over Arizona to create beautiful and inspiring music. She was commissioned by the West Valley Youth Orchestra in 2020 to create a string ensemble piece with a solo string quartet for their 2020 summer camp (the premiere of the piece was pushed to 2021 because of COVID-19). Sarah Has also been a participant in the Fresh Inc. Festival 2021 where DREAMERS (string quartet) was commissioned. Her latest work includes a clarinet quartet that she was commissioned to write for the International Clarinet Association conference in 2022. 

As a younger musician, Sarah was the drum major at Valley Vista high school for two years and was selected for many top honor bands. She also performed with the Phoenix Youth Symphony chamber winds and symphonic winds. She is now a collegiate soloist and has performed all over Arizona. She recently performed Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli and was the featured clarinet soloist for the ASU Wind Symphony. 

Note that Sarah teaches exclusively through virtual lessons and not in person.

Sydney is a born-and-raised Arizonan who has always been drawn to music. At an early age, Sydney’s parents signed her up for after-school music classes because she just couldn’t get enough music during the day. Once she was old enough to join performance ensembles, she did. In 2010, Sydney joined Terramar Academy of the Arts band and choir, playing flute and singing. She then joined Sandra Day O’Connor High School’s award-winning marching band, playing flute and tuba. Her dedication and passion for music led her to Glendale Community College to pursue a bachelor’s degree in music education, and she is set to graduate in May 2027. 

While attending Glendale Community College, Sydney has honed her musical skills in flute, tuba, and voice, and learned new instruments such as piano, ukulele, and guitar. Beyond musical skill, Sydney’s schooling has taught her many other positive attributes that directly relate to her career here at Rhapsody today. From 5 to 105, she can teach almost all ages with various backgrounds. Sydney believes that “music is for everyone and all are welcome here.” As she continues her journey here at Rhapsody, Sydney hopes to inspire all generations with a love for learning music, just as her teachers and instructors once did for her. 

Todd began playing guitar at age 12 and studied at Marshall Music from ages 14 to 17. Throughout high school, he played in bands and went on to attend Lansing Community College as a music major, where he also began teaching and performing.

From 1988 to 1994, Todd toured throughout the Midwest and South with various bands. He moved to Arizona in 1996 and has been an active part of the local music scene ever since.

Todd currently performs with several groups including Moonshine Voodoo Band, AZZ Top, Almost Folsom, and the American Highwaymen.

"An outstanding guitarist...so fun to watch. Plus, he is a great professional and our students really enjoy working with him"- Mike Tuttle (Rhapsody Music manager)