Our Tutors

Learn how to DJ or produce music with international artists in our London studios.
Book your course and follow the instructions in your email to choose your tutor and lesson times.

Ben

For all levels

Ben is a passionate teacher with a wealth of DJing and production experience gathered whilst touring across the UK & Europe. During his DJ sets, he often plays his own tracks guaranteeing an original experience for the listener. He's had multiple releases including labels such as Data Transmission’s sister label Shanghied amongst others, with big label deals on the horizon. He also runs his own brand/record label DOMUS Music, which has signed artist like Anék, George Smeddles, Tommy Vercetti, Will Taylor and more. Catch him DJ’ing at Sankeys and Eden in Ibiza. Ministry of Sound, Egg LDN, Lightbox, Fire, We Are FSTVL and the Studio 338 terrace to name a few for brands such as Abode and Viva Warriors. Also previously appeared on Rinse FM.

Support From: Josh Butler, Latmun, George Smeddles, Michael Bibi, Ellie Cocks, Sam Divine and more.

Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced DJ Courses & Logic Music Production
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: House, Tech House, Techno, Minimal, Disco, Garage, Vinyl, Logic Pro
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Ollie

For all levels - Available Sundays

Ollie has been a fixture on the London clubbing scene for the last 10 years and has garnered a hole host of accolades along the way. He's an alumni of Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings, has original releases on Kerri chandler affiliated label King Street Sound / Real Nice, and hosts monthly radio shows on Radar Radio and Balamii. His extensive record collection represents his eclectic taste, but, his speciality in tutoring lies in house, hip-hop, grime and garage. Ollie is also a producer with many vinyl releases under his belt signed to a wide range of record labels. He was recently aired on BBC Radio One.

Teaches: All DJ courses & Ableton Courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: Dance Music, Hip Hop, RnB, House, Garage, Vinyl
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Olmo

Suitable for Advanced learners

Olmo, originally from Italy, has been DJing and producing since the early 2000s. He initially started his DJ career mastering turntablism and mixed Hip-Hop, Reggae and Dancehall. Later, he specialised in Techno and over the years he has developed a great wealth of knowledge about all genres both in their performance and teaching. This huge range of knowledge and techniques makes him one of the most experienced tutors at London Sound Academy.

He has performed at some of the best venues in the UK including Ministry of Sound, Egg, Brixton Jamm, O2 Academy, Light Box, Cafe1001, Corsica Studios, Werkhaus and more.

Olmo teaches all levels of our DJ courses at LSA including the Elite DJ Course. He also teaches music production with Ableton.

Teaches: All DJ courses & our Turntablism course (Scratching). He also teaches music production with Ableton and Cubase
Genres:
All
Ages: All
Languages: English & Italian
Specialties: Techno, House, Open-Format, Vinyl, Scratch, Live.
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Paul

For all levels

Paul is a Producer/DJ from London, Who has been in & around the music industry for many years & has/is played in a wide variety of bands, with the Bass guitar, which he picked up at 13 years old. From touring all over America at 19, playing & recording with legends such as ROXY MUSIC, playing Mainstage at Festivals such as Lovebox amongst others, alongside Producing, which some of his work has been played on BBC Radio 1. This, alongside Djing at London nightspots such as Old Street Recs, Cargo, XOYO, Village Underground & many others!

Teaches: Beginner to Advanced DJ, Ableton, Logic and FL music production courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: Pop, RnB, Indie, Rap

Takahiko

Suitable for Advanced learners

Takahiko DJ Takaki is a London-based Japanese DJ and music producer.His musicality and presence have had significant global impact, ranging from the most important underground music scene to top-level art projects. In 2020, Arts Council England granted a “Tier 1 Global Talent” to Takahiko DJ Takaki after their rigorous assessment of his visa application. This means that Arts Council England thoughtfully evaluated his career and considered his artistic potential deserving of such a visa. The Tier 1 Global Talent visa is issued to a limited number of talented artists in the world. He is one of the few Japanese artists who obtained this visa. He also won awards at the world’s largest DJ contest called “DMC”.  

Takahiko DJ Takaki possesses unrivalled artistic and musical abilities, including theory,tyle, expression and vibe. Based on music theory, he is DJing in an art form by using three or four decks. In complying with requirements and rigid underground music norms, he plays primarily two different music genres - Techno and Drum & Bass - under different artist names. 
Takahiko DJ Takaki is an accomplished, phenomenal, and absolutely solid artist who expands his artistic pursuits and continuously reinvents himself. He is truly Japan’s leading DJ and music producer.  

Teaches: All DJ courses
Genres: All including Techno & DnB
Ages: All
Specialties: Pioneer, Traktor and Turntablism
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Danny

For all levels

From sunsets to ten-hour sets and chill-out to techno Danny has extensive DJ experience dating back more than two decades. He has played alongside high calibre artists including Fatboy Slim, Nervo, Pete Tong, Bob Sinclar, Roger Sanchez, Hot Since 82 and countless more, performing over 1000 DJ sets in Ibiza alone.  

As a professional producer Danny (a.k.a AtalaiA) has a constant stream of releases on numerous labels from Sony to Armada, and his own imprint, Chapters Recordings. His productions have been supported most recently by Steve Lawler, HOSH, Kolsch and Eelke Kleijn.He combines all of this with his work on the production team at BBC Radio 1 where he has worked in audio since 2019 for shows including Danny Howard’s Dance Party, Radio 1 Dance Presents and Annie Mac’s Future Sounds.

He also runs Mambo Radio online - a station he founded in 2017 for Cafe Mambo, Ibiza.


Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced DJ Course
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English and basic Spanish
Specialties: House, Dance, Sunset Sessions
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Peter

For all levels

Peter is a Fabric resident DJ & Producer firmly based in London’s house music scene. With his career now spanning over 15 years, countless DJ sets in the worlds most renowned venues and releases on prolific record labels Peter is one of our most experienced tutors.

Alongside his DJ sets and productions, Peter has made an imprint on the industry with his event WetYourSelf! having held a residency with Fabric for over 10 years and a record label under the same name boasting releases from huge artists such as Pig & Dan, Miss Kitten, and Axel Boman to name a few.

Alongside his solo ventures, Peter is also well known for being part of the production and live electronic duo ‘APP’ boasting releases on Dinaymic, Kindisch, Watergate and naturally on his own imprint WetYourSelf Recordings.

Support from: Solomun, Laurent Garnier, Marc Houle, Dubfire, Magda, Deetron, Tiga, Superpitcher, HOSH, Stimming & more.

Teaches: All DJ courses, Ableton & Logic
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English & Danish
Specialties: House & Techno
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Matt

For all levels

Matt aka 'Plus One' is a DJ and music producer from Ireland. He has a wealth of experience DJing and producing and is well known for multiple genres including House, Hip Hop and Trap. He produces for himself and for other artists.

He has released his own music on established record labels, All City Records, First Second & Woozy. Recently, he has produced for successful artists including hip-hop artist Kojaque, and rnb artist Kean Kavanagh.

He's also very entrepreneurial and has played a hand in the launch of labels Soft Boy Records and Objects of Desire. Alongside these labels, he has created his own events and club nights.

Matt has performed in multiple venues across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. He holds a resident radio show on Voices Radio, Dublin Digital Radio and has been featured on Rinse FM, Rinse France and Keep Hush.

Matt has an excellent calm teaching style, he is methodical and will help his students attain a high level of professionalism while having fun at the same time!

Teaches: All DJ & Ableton Production Courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: House, Hip-Hop, Trap & More!
Best for: All levels

DJ Massive

For all levels

Massive is a Nigerian-born UK-based DJ and music producer with over 13 years of experience. His diverse knowledge of multiple genres is what makes him one of the most sought-after international artists and mentors.

He has played shows and events in Africa and Europe and is currently in London on a Global Talent visa.

Massive is an open-format DJ with exceptional turntable skills. He is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning how to mix multiple genres of music with Rekordbox or Serato.

Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced DJ Courses on Rekordbox and Serato
Genres: Hip-Hop, RnB, Afrobeats & Open Format
Ages: All ages
Languages: English
Specialties: Hip-Hop
Best for: Students who want to learn how to DJ in the open-format style

Kieran

For all levels

Kieran is one of the most popular tutors at London Sound Academy. He has the patience of a saint and an empathic approach to teaching. He can easily break down complex tasks into fun building blocks, helping you learn how to DJ or produce the right way.

His biography is currently being updated so stay tuned for updates.

Teaches: All DJ and production courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: DJ tricks and effects

Ananth

DJ & Production Tutor

Ananth is a multi-genre music producer, mixing and mastering engineer. Under the alias 'Arkii' he has released music on reputed labels such as Fokuz Records, Insight Music, and Traum Schallplatten. He's been featured on the Beatport Top 50 Techno Chart and received critical acclaim for his remix of Honzo's single 'Honey Trap'. The release surpassed a million plays across several major platforms.

As a classically trained musician with certification in music theory from the London College of Music, Ananth adeptly integrates conventional music theory with cutting-edge sound design. His versatile compositions span genres including hip-hop, trap, techno, house, EDM, drum and bass, garage and more.

Ananth is a fantastic tutor with a welcoming and empathic approach. He can break down complex tasks into easy building blocks, making every task easy to digest.

Teaches: All DJ and production courses. Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English and Hindi
Specialties: Techno, House, EDM, Hip-Hop, Drum & Bass, UKG & More
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Connor

For all levels

Connor has been a fixture in London’s underground rave scene for the last six Years where he’s gained a wealth of experience organising and DJing at numerous warehouse events. This experience has led to him playing at some of
London’s top clubs and festivals including Warm Up Festival, The cause, Egg and Printworks, to name a few. He has also been a host of his own radio show on Bloop London Radio where he explores his inquisitive approach to music.

Teaches: Beginner to Advanced DJ Courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: House, UKG, Techno, Dance Music, EDM

Natty

For all levels

Natty is a passionate artist, DJ, producer, and songwriter based in London. She's played outstanding shows at venues like The London Palladium, ULU Cliffhouse, Grand Paradise, and many other highly recognised international clubs and festivals. Recognized and loved for her energy behind the decks, the Latin & Afro House enthusiast is minting her own music genre at the intersection of her Spanish roots, her deep connection to healing instruments, and her 4 years living within Bali’s nightlife scene. The self-taught musician has also been featured in Buzzfeed, Elite Daily, Seventeen, and Yahoo!, and has performed on live tv and radio shows like eTalk Canada, CTV, Sirius XM, UP! Radio, and more.As a DJ Tutor, Natty is committed to creating dynamic and engaging learning environments for creatives of all skill levels. She utilises her background in neuro-linguistics & mental health therapies to help students achieve their music goals and develop their unique sound & style.

Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced DJ Courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced and all genres

Claudia

For all levels

Claudia is a songwriter, music producer and DJ. She has been working as a music industry creative for ten years and has a first-class honours degree in Creative Music Production. She has created music that has been released in collaboration with labels such as Sony RCA, BMG, Toolroom, Def Presse and Republic of Music. Her works have accumulated over 10M streams and have received extensive radio play, editorial playlisting and syncs to many films and TV shows. Last year she featured and wrote four tracks on Maya Jane Cole's new album Night Creature. This album received critical acclaim and was nominated as 'Dance Album of the Year' at BBC Radio 1's Dance Awards. She has worked with many successful artists and DJ’s, particularly in the electronic music scene. Alongside her love of electronic music, she also loves to make rock, indie, alternative and music for multimedia. As a DJ, she enjoys playing a wide range of genres depending on the mood: Techno, House, Electro, Indie & Pop. Claudia’s lessons are fun with an approachable and encouraging vibe.

Teaches: Beginner to Advanced DJ and Logic Music Production
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: Singing, Songwriting & Melodic House & Techno
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Tom

For all levels

Tom has a degree in audio engineering and live electronic performance. He runs his own record label and his DJ mixes can be heard through the airwaves of Rinse FM & Sticky Plastic. You’ll find him playing across some of the most prestigious underground London hot spots including, Studio 9294, The Lion & Lamb, The Yard & more. He's a super friendly and passionate tutor available for all levels.

Teaches: All DJ Courses and Ableton Production
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialities: House, UKG, Jazz
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Alex

For all levels

Alex is a music production graduate with years of experience in the electronic music industry. As an electronic music enthusiast he has worked on and produced music in a wide variety of genre's but his personal passion predominately lies in techno. Alex has released on various underground labels based in both the UK and US such as 3lctro Records, Dirt, Lies & Audio Black, and Route 1 Audio. During his time in the US Alex gained teaching experience in New Jersey (US) where he managed a studio for recording artists and production lessons.

Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced DJ Courses and Logic and Ableton Music Production
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: Techno, Progressive House, Trance, Logic & Ableton
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Marc

For all levels

Marc is a DJ, Producer and guitar player with a passion for house music. Marc is a regular at a number of clubs throughout the UK such as Warehouse LDN, Shelter, Canvas and Egg. He's been a guest DJ on many radio shows including Flight FM and Mode. Marc is known for getting creative with his mixing where you can expect to hear a wide range of Tech House, Techno, Garage, House, Breakbeat, Drum and Bass and PsyTrance with deep, funky grooves, dark, gritty basslines and energetic, rolling drums featuring heavily.

Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced DJ Course & Logic
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: House Music
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

Dave

For all levels

With a career in the music industry spanning over 15 years Dave Silcox aka Marcellus has two artist careers and years worth of DJ and production experience. He's played all over the world including Burning Man, Creamfileds, Fabric & 93 Feet East.

As a producer he has written & produced for many A list artists to add to a wealthy back catalogue. Currently making tech house & deep tech under Marcellus he has released on the likes of Solid Grooves, Elrow, Hottrax, Deeperfect & MUSE, been supported by Michael Bibi, PAWSA, Hot Since 82, Dennis Cruz, Marco Carola & also hosted a Select radio show.

Under his own name he has produced and written for some of the worlds biggest artists & released consistently through Selected, Spinnin & Revealed, gaining DJ support from Axwell, Swedish House Mafia, Hardwell, Showtek.

Support from: Michael Bibi, Archie Hamilton, Dennis Cruz, Marco Carola, Hot Since 82, Latmun, Annie Mac (Radio 1) Danny Howard (Radio 1)

Teaches: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced DJ Courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: Teaches all genres but his main genre is House and Tech House
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced