Derek Wesley Arnold is an American composer, songwriter, and performer currently living in Lexington, North Carolina. Born to Southern Rock and Blues legend Harvey Dalton Arnold, Derek began receiving unparalleled musical instruction from the age of four. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music composition from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

He is one of the most versatile musicians I’ve ever encountered...
— Kenneth Frazelle • UNCSA Composition Faculty