DEMPSEY MOREL

 

Classical and electric guitar

France

Dempsey began playing classical guitar at the age of 13 before turning to electric guitar. He first gained experience performing for a regional audience through appearances on Rock’n’Folie, a show on Perrine FM. Each week, he played guitar to host a music quiz for listeners.

His professional career began at around 18, when he was called in to fill in for a series of concerts. This first experience opened the door to live performance and backing other artists. Throughout his career, he has worked with a range of artists in the studio and on stage, including Dania Gio and Loubna Sorroche, as well as various other musical projects. Around the same time, he began teaching guitar at several local music schools in France and Switzerland, including in Geneva. Alongside this work, he pursued his own projects, notably with his longtime musical partner, guitarist Pierre Willimann, performing instrumental jazz and blues.

Passionate about sharing his knowledge, Dempsey soon turned to teaching. He has worked with educational platforms such as Guitariff and Guitare Live, contributed a regular column to Guitar Part magazine, and now regularly leads masterclasses, including at Pat O’May’s Guitar Ar Camp and the Montreux International Guitar Show. He currently teaches at the renowned Swiss music school Boullard Musique. Through his performances and masterclasses, he has had the opportunity to appear or share the stage often as a guest with renowned guitarists such as Patrick Rondat, Norbert Krief, Johnny Gallagher and Doug Aldrich.

A true gear enthusiast, Dempsey is supported by prestigious brands and currently works with Yamaha, Line 6, Savarez and Invaders Amplification. He has also developed his own signature products with SP Custom pickups and Niglo guitar picks. His deep involvement in the musical instrument community is also reflected in his longstanding role at the Guitare en Scène festival in Haute-Savoie, where he has been one of the organizers since 2012.