Independent Artist / Guitarist / Music Producer.

After picking up my first six string at fourteen years of age, it was soon apparent to me that this was an instrument of fascination and vast expression. I vividly remember watching live musicians at a young impressionable age, being blown away by what I had just seen, and have had a love for the instrument and music, ever since. My love for the guitar, and trade background also led to working with some of Adelaide's top guitar luthiers, restoring, and refinishing new and vintage guitars. I have also finished and customised my personal guitars and amps over the years.

My musical journey has led me through such experiences as cofounding a hard rock cover band, spanning almost a decade playing Adelaide’s pub scene, as well as some great parties, corporate and community events. There have been numerous original bands in the genre of metal, punk rock, soft rock, folk, to acoustic duo.
While with these bands, I’ve been fortunate to have been included in the production and release of four EP’s, some memorable musical moments, countless live performances. Including Adelaide Fringe Festival, and Adelaide Guitar Festival.
Over the years, I have established a recording studio, and undertaken some of the recording, mixing and mastering duties for the bands I have been involved with. I have also continued to pursue my own solo music.
Through this process, I have been fortunate to have collaborated with some very talented Australian, UK and American artists, which has furthered my songwriting and musical journey. I enjoy the continual learning process of collaboration, as well as pursuing my solo music.

From sweeping, emotional orchestral music to pulse-pounding action music, I am always seeking to compose exactly the right score for your short film, advertisement, or project.

Rust & Fire - Dean Sawatzky started writing songs at 13 and never looked back. His original songs have been performed across Canada, from concerts in Toronto and Vancouver’s Expo 86, to open mics, house concerts, video productions and weddings. Dean is an active member of the Songwriting scene in Vancouver.

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