Co-founded and co-owned by partners DeAndre and Rasheiya, Sounds Like Dre is a performance and music education business built on professionalism, versatility, and a genuine love of connecting through music. From live performances and private lessons to exclusive merch, we bring seasoned musicianship to every stage, event, and student we work with. With a shared focus on growth and long-term vision, we ensure every booking, lesson, and product reflects the same quality Dre brings to the stage.

Meet Dre

DeAndre "Dre" Brannon, a vibrant trombonist and percussionist, was born in Washington, DC and raised in Charlotte, NC. He is known for his magnetic musicality and body-rocking cadences, casually expressed by his slogan "Sounds Like Dre." You can rely on his history of strong work ethic and solid preparation.

He currently serves as trombonist at The Genesis Church (Pastor Brown) in Gastonia, NC and Spirit and Truth Church (Pastor Moore, Jr.) in Atlanta, GA.

Dre's versatility has carried him across genres and stages alike. He is a trombonist and arranger for The Renaissance Orchestra (The People's Orchestra), a former music director for renowned group "The Tams," and most recently performed on Rick Ross' Port of Miami anniversary tour. Dre has worked alongside notable entertainers such as Zaytoven, Young Dro, Crime Mob, CeeLo Green, OJ Da Juiceman, Lil Duval, and many more, gracing everything from orchestral halls to hip-hop stages to church sanctuaries.

When he's not touring, he serves his community by teaching them how to approach music at any age. A former elementary school music teacher and high school drumline coach, he is currently an instructor for Livingstone College's "Quiet Storm" marching band.

On any given day, you can find Dre engaged in live music: on trombone, playing and teaching drums, or singing. Be on the lookout for his upcoming EP, as well as other musical projects.

He believes music is the universal language of the world and loves to use his gifts to speak it.