Chad J Dean has been a private drum instructor in Binghamton, NY since 2003. His students' ages range from 3 to 77 years old, and their skill levels range from beginner to advanced. The Chad J Dean School of Drumming Student Showcase gives students the opportunity to perform in a live setting with professional sound and lighting production in front of family, friends, and drumming enthusiasts to demonstrate their development. The 2025 Student Showcase will feature a guest appearance by local blues-rock favorites Digger Jones, with special guest Greg Marsted.