Dominic Dudley was born in Dundee, Scotland, and began playing the Double Bass at the age of thirteen with Ronald Large. Dominic continued his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Thomas Martin and Kevin Rundell.
In 1994, Dominic was appointed Section Leader (Principal) Double Bass with the RTE National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland at the young age of 23. In recent seasons he has also been Guest Principal at the RPO, CBSO and the Ulster Orchestra.