Des began playing the guitar in 1984 and practiced up to eight hours a day for the next five years. He joined his first ‘proper’ band in ‘89 and has been playing and recording ever since.
He’s played in a variety of original bands and several cover/tribute bands and has done various session work on stage and in the studio.
He has received compliments from people like Sting, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai, Glenn Hughes and Kevin DuBrow and continues to be offered session work.
He established ‘Des Sherwood Guitar Tuition’ in 1997 after being awarded a grant from the Princes Trust and his clients include Marco Pirroni (Adam and the Ants, Sinéad O'Connor, Shakespears Sister) Jon Bently from Channel 5's 'Fifth Gear' and 'The Gadget Show' and 'Diamond Head' and Saxon guitarist Brian Tatler who is ranked by ‘Guitar World Magazine’ at #62 in the top 100 metal guitarists of all time.
Des continues to make a living teaching locally and all around the world via the Internet.
His debut instrumental album 'The Music Room' is available now on iTunes and Amazon MP3. CD's can be ordered from contacting Des on the Contact Page.