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Dean Baltesson

Dean Baltesson is a B.C. based musician and songwriter whose work centers on honest storytelling, melody-driven writing, and emotional authenticity. Drawing from personal experience and a deep appreciation for songcraft, Dean creates music that balances intimacy with impact, blending thoughtful lyrics with carefully shaped arrangements.

His third album, You're All I've Got (2026), represents a creative leap into jazz, samba, bossa, and chamber-intimate balladry with Baltesson's literary sensibility as a poet.

As a songwriter, Dean focuses on capturing moments that feel real and relatable, favoring substance over spectacle and songs that connect on a human level. Whether writing alone or collaborating with others, the emphasis remains on clarity, mood, and musical sincerity.

Through continued writing, recording, and performance, Dean Baltesson is steadily building a body of work that reflects both artistic growth and a commitment to meaningful music.


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