The Team
Who We Are
Dean McCreadie
Co-Owner &
Band Leader
Dean McCreadie is a guitarist, singer, and educator whose career spans punk, rockabilly, metal, and jump blues. Performing and recording since 2000, he has toured extensively across the UK, Japan, and the US, sharing stages and studio time with artists including Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Mick Jones (The Clash), The Damned, and CJ Wildheart.
Dean is an in-demand session musician and co-owner of Worcester Rock School, where he helps nurture the next generation of musicians. He also teaches internationally online and runs the Twenty Flight Rockabilly Guitar Clinic — an online learning community of over 3,600 students worldwide.
Guitar, Bass & Vocals
Rhys Stansfield
Co-Owner & Band Leader
Rhys has over 30 years’ experience as a multi-instrumentalist, starting with piano before moving on to guitar, bass, and drums.
A former RockSchool student turned tutor and now co-owner, he studied guitar at ACM in Guildford and has taught for over 20 years. With a background in gigging, writing, and recording, he’s committed to helping the next generation of musicians build skills and confidence.
Guitar Bass & Drums
Book a private lesson with Rhys here
or email rhys@dragonmusic.org
Jess Allen
Co-Owner & Band Leader
Jess has been playing guitar for over 20 years and studied Vocals at BIMM Brighton, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with well-known musicians from the industry. With experience in performing, songwriting, and recording, Jess is currently part of a popular covers band and also performs solo with her acoustic guitar.
Jess has her own music tuition business and has become co-owner of Rock School. She focuses on performance skills and confidence-building, and takes great pride in helping students achieve their musical goals.
Vocals, Bass & Guitar
Book a private lesson with Jess here
or email jessallenmusictutor@gmail.com
Charlie Garfield
Band Leader
Charlie is a talented multi-instrumentalist with expertise in drums, guitar, and bass. He first joined Worcester Rock School as a student in 2016 and, just a year later, stepped into a tutoring role—remaining a valued member of the team ever since.
An experienced performer, Charlie has played with a variety of bands across the Worcester music scene, honing his skills both on stage and in the studio.
Charlie holds a degree in Professional Musicianship from the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, specialising in drums, and brings a mix of professional training and hands-on experience to inspire and guide his students.
Drums, Guitar & Bass
Kerry White
Band Leader
Kerry has over 25 years of experience teaching bass and music theory. She previously ran Muzos Music Shop and Teaching Academy in Kidderminster and worked with RockSchool over a decade ago before going on to establish Rock Academy Worcester.
An experienced performer, Kerry has played in various bands over the years and now tours with Gypsy Pistoleros, who have achieved chart success with their album releases.
Bass
Book a private lesson with Kerry here
or email kerrywhitebasstution@gmail.com
Rob Harper-Charles
Band Leader
Rob is a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he specialised in Jazz Drums. With roots in both jazz and rock, he began his drumming journey as a student at Worcester RockSchool.
He has performed at venues including Upton Jazz Festival, Symphony Hall, Eastside Jazz Club, and internationally at events such as Trondheim Jazz Fest in Norway.
Rob now focuses on education—he is an Accredited Teacher for Encore Enterprises, coaches bands at RockSchool, and also teaches privately.
Drums
Book a private lesson with Rob here
or email robertharpercharles@gmail.com
Eli Cameron
Band Leader
Eli Cameron is a professional musician & producer with over 30 years' experience of working in touring bands, both as a keyboard player and singer, often taking on the role of musical director.
A trained vocalist, Eli has been teaching contemporary voice since 1998. He has arranged for & led choirs ranging from 11 members to over 1,000 (the latter for BBC "Big Sing" events in aid of Children In Need) and also arranges and produces music from his home studio across many styles (spanning Rock, Pop, Jazz, Country, Orchestral & more) for professional singers & bands.
Keys & Vocals
Autumn Golding
Band Leader
Autumn is a multi-instrumentalist, specialising in vocals and rhythm guitar. She holds a Career Musician degree from WaterBear College of Music and has a strong background in songwriting, recording, and live performance.
Autumn also works in further education, teaching creative arts to students with additional needs. She’s passionate about helping young musicians build confidence and express themselves through music.
Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Teodor Herbei
Band Assistant
Ted has 8+ years of guitar experience, with a focus on styles like funk, rock, blues, and metal.
A former RockSchool student, he now studies Guitar Performance at BIMM Birmingham and has experience in live performance, songwriting, and recording.
Guitar & Bass
Charlie Whittaker
Band Assistant
Charlie has been playing guitar for over six years and is a founding member of the band Flight of The Hearts, formed at Worcester RockSchool. They've performed at events including Glastonberrow, Redditch Has Talent Final, and the Drunken Monkey Rock Festival.
A huge AC/DC fan, Charlie brings his passion for rock music into his teaching and performance, inspiring students with energy and enthusiasm.
Guitar & Bass
Work for us
Are you a talented rock musician and/or vocalist—skilled enough to teach a second instrument too? If so, you could be exactly who we’re looking for!
We’re building a list of enthusiastic, capable tutors to join our team. Our band coaching sessions run on Saturdays for a couple of hours, helping young musicians prepare for an end-of-term performance.
Our tutors are not only accomplished performers but also passionate teachers—organised, supportive, and confident in guiding a band from rehearsal to stage.
All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training.
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you—please get in touch and tell us a little about yourself!