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A s the Deep C o v e M u s i c grew a n d others were hired to instruct and to look after the business tasks, Pearson turned his attention to the vacant space below the store. H i s goal was to develop a multimedia production facility. But before A native of Calgary, Pearson had just completed t w o years he c o u l d get o n w i t h this, he h a d to submit a number of of study at M o u n t R o y a l College when his career path drew petitions to D i s t r i c t C o u n c i l as w e l l as h o l d c o m m u n i t y him west. H e qualified for the program at C a p College and meetings to get the blessing of local residents. This proved to f o u n d an a p a r t m e n t i n D e e p C o v e , the very first one he be an uphill climb, but Pearson never lost sight of his dream. looked at. After settling in, he crossed the street to the Raven P u b , resume i n h a n d , a n d secured a p a r t - t i m e bartender He designed a plan for a studio that w o u l d provide services position there. Pearson was definitely on a roll. in A u d i o P r o d u c t i o n , V i d e o P r o d u c t i o n , W e b D e s i g n , G r a p h i c Design, Print a n d D u p l i c a t i o n . By the summer of 2 0 0 5 , all systems were " g o " and the building got underway. The years that followed were filled with music - bands, gigs In O c t o b e r of last year, Pearson hosted the grand opening and r e c o r d i n g sessions. Pearson played guitar a n d w r o t e of the new D C M Studios. A l l the equipment is state of the music in a number o f bands i n c l u d i n g Phineas Gage a n d art and the facility itself is sleek, chic and comfortable. The H u m i n i J u n c t i o n . But his musical journey eventually took studio also offers an independent record label and publishing him back to where he started. " A g a i n I w o u l d experience company a n d an agency for actors, musicians, bands and s o m e t h i n g s p e c i a l f r o m this m a g i c a l place c a l l e d D e e p voice talent. Cove." The building next door to the Raven was available. Pearson took it over and, with a little bit of money and a small box o f t o o l s , he started to b u i l d a music store. M i r a c u l o u s l y , volunteers showed up to help him. H e was still w o r k i n g in a restaurant downtown but, even in his absence, the work was getting done. In M a r c h of 1997, Deep C o v e M u s i c opened its doors. A t first Pearson d i d it a l l . "1 was the manager, salesman, book keeper, accountant, and taught as many music lessons as I c o u l d , mainly guitar, bass, vocals and a bit of p i a n o . " In time, he hired other instructors including accomplished 20 January|February ears ago when Tyler Pearson was i n t o w n auditioning for the music p r o g r a m at C a p i i a n o C o l l e g e a sign to Deep C o v e enticed h i m to drive d o w n the D o l l a r t o n H i g h w a y . H e stopped at Cates P a r k , bought lunch at the concession and ate it on the outdoor stage looking out over the inlet. A s he d i d , a dream stirred w i t h i n h i m . H e knew, even then, that one day he would influence the N o r t h Shore music scene and produce concerts on this stage. Y Deep Cove Music: A Dream Come True hij Petfflij Stertz musicians like M e t a l w o o d ' s C h r i s Tarry and Jesse Zubot of Z u b o t and D a w s o n . A flute teacher named Rachael Geofroy (now Monteith) began to help out in the shop. Today she is the General Manager. In 1 9 9 9 , P e a r s o n reinstated a n o n - p r o f i t society called Musart which sponsors the Cates Park Concert Series. Many of the musicians w h o teach and study at D C M are featured at these events. N o w , as Pearson reflects on the years since he first arrived in N o r t h Vancouver, he can be proud. He has more than fulfilled the goal he had so many years ago when, while eating lunch on that seaside stage, he had a dream. For more info on Deep Cove Music and the Musart Society: visit www.dcmstudios.ca and www.musart.ca. DCM is located at 1046 Deep Cove Road. Call 604.929.2345