Des has received a number of recognitions including Swinburne TAFE teacher of the year award 2006 and Vice-Chancellor’s teaching award. Now Des combines his love of music and teaching in providing guitar & ukulele lessons to the community. He has accompanied other musicians in CD recordings; played in bush, jazz, and party bands; and sung and played guitar at various charity gigs and local cafés. A lifelong learner, Des is currently studying advanced classical & acoustic guitar.