Derek is an audio engineer, music producer and independent artist. He also owns Stage and Studio Productions of Western USA. His music bridges the gaps of contem​porary music and classical compos​ition. He bends the boundaries of genre specific music. He plays piano, keyboards, guitars, bass, drums and sings. He has engine​ered/p​roduced such artists as Kail Baxley, Nylo, There There, Will and the Wonts, Rome Dust, Big African Sound, The Bell Hours, Magpie and many more. With his latest effort he has stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight. This is the music of Howell.