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De’Marcus graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA) from the University of North Texas College of Music, where he was awarded Outstanding Student in Brass and served on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council.
From retired individuals and active band directors to young students, De'Marcus has taught and inspired hundreds of learners from diverse backgrounds and musical styles.
With over 20 years of experience, he has performed piano, tuba, and bass guitar alongside outstanding artists and ensembles in both academic and professional settings.
In addition to his extensive background in music education, De’Marcus is an accomplished performer with endorsements from Michael Tobias Design, Bartolini Pickups, Cordial Cables USA, LK Straps, and Trick Fish Amplification.
All of our instructors are highly skilled musicians, handpicked by De’Marcus for their expertise and commitment to teaching.
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We offer classes for piano, bass guitar, electric guitar, and drums.
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Each of our programs combines WEEKLY live, instructor-led sessions with a flexible ON-DEMAND curriculum supported by a community of like-minded musicians.
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We’ve got programs with live classes from 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Time sure flies when you’re having fun and making real progress — lol! 😂
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We offer a range of programs with flexible plans starting as low as $19 per week, subject to approval from our financing partners.
Please ensure your credit score is 550 or above before applying.
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All of our programs are one year in duration.
We encourage you to renew after the year, as music continually evolves and new industry opportunities arise.
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Yes! We're excited to offer risk-free financing through our trusted partners!
Creating an account or prequalifying for financial assistance does NOT affect your credit score as only a soft credit check is performed.
Please ensure your credit score is 550 or above before applying. If below this threshold, we recommend waiting to submit your application until it improves.
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No. We help musicians of all levels with various backgrounds.
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All you need to get started is your instrument and a metronome. We can help provide a metronome for you if you don’t have one already.
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Because we offer a variety of plans for piano, bass guitar, electric guitar, and drums, our program generally has a class each day of the week.
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Yes! Since all of our classes come with live real-time instruction, there will be many opportunities for you to receive personalized feedback.
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Yes! We offer both group & private classes depending on the plan you pick.
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Because at the core of being a 4D Musician is the ability to adapt to various musical environments, we cover many styles of music.
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Yes! Because our program not only focuses on maximizing the musicianship of each student but also marketability, you will receive professional tips and advice on how to better market your newly attained level of playing.
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Yes! Our community includes an exclusive social media newsfeed for 4DMC members, making it easy to connect and engage with fellow students both in and out of class.
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Our on-demand courses track each student’s progress as a percentage of course completion, allowing instructors to better understand each student’s level and tailor support to their individual needs.
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We have programs available that offer flexible scheduling while others offer on-demand replays.
No matter the plan you select, ALL of our programs enable you to meet weekly. So if you miss a session, simply watch the replay and bring your questions with you to the next week! :-)
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Our 4D System (Listen, Play, Read, Create) simplifies the challenges in learning music, provides a clear path forward, and enables us to tangibly track progress.
We not only elevate your musicianship—we work closely with you to boost your marketability and connect you with opportunities that help you thrive in your community.
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