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The full story

An academy built by artists, for artists in the making.

— 01 / Our story

Our story

The DJ Producer Academy was founded by two active artists who wanted to pass on years of experience to a new generation. What started as informal coaching in their own studios grew into a structured programme at Full Monty Studio in Lievegem, with club-standard gear and a strong focus on personal development. We're small on purpose: personal attention isn't a marketing claim, it's how we work.

Edward Van den Bulck

Edward Van den Bulck

aka Selected Grooves

Christopher De Spiegeleire

Christopher De Spiegeleire

aka Chris Robleda

— 02 / Manifesto

  • 01We believe craft beats hype.
  • 02We believe a great tutor saves you years of trial and error.
  • 03We believe a sound is something you discover, not download.
  • 04We believe small groups produce big artists.
Our mission

— 03 / Our mission

Our mission

Give anyone with a passion for music the tools, techniques and mindset to develop into an independent DJ or producer. We blend theory and practice and build a community where students inspire each other, exchange feedback and grow together.

Our vision

— 04 / Our vision

Our vision

We position ourselves as a professional, forward-looking trainer with a clear vision on growth and quality within the Belgian scene. That's why we don't focus on short-term tricks but on lasting skills, critical listening and creative craftsmanship that carries an entire career.

— 05 / What makes us different

Everything revolves around the student

01

Max 4 students

Deliberately small, so every minute counts and every mix gets feedback from a tutor who knows your level.

02

Active artists

Tutors who still play, still release, still tour. Coaching grounded in this week's reality, not last decade's.

03

Pro gear, real rooms

Two Pioneer CDJ-3000s and a DJM-A9 mixer, the same setup you'll find in a club. All lessons take place at Full Monty Studio in Lievegem.

04

From bedroom to mainstage

Learning to mix is just the start. At the end of block 2 we coach you through your first set in a real club.

— 06 / Our story so far

How we got here

  1. 2003

    First studio sessions

    Edward starts producing in a bedroom studio. Two decades of studio time begin here.

  2. 2014

    Selected Grooves

    Edward founds Selected Grooves, develops a recognisable sound and builds a steady release cadence on labels including Bonzai Progressive.

  3. Spring 2025

    Chris breaks through

    Chris Robleda debuts on Tomorrowland with Zero Gravity, kicks off his first international tour through Asia and joins the One World Radio mix roster.

  4. Autumn 2025

    Academy founded

    Chris and Edward join forces to channel their stage and studio experience into one structured programme.

  5. Today

    Where you come in

    We're starting with a new group of students. Beginners, advanced DJs and aspiring producers are all welcome.

— 07 / Ready?

Curious if it's for you?

Sign up for a selection day, or book a 1-on-1 call (Zoom or in person). We'll listen to where you're at, talk through your goals and check whether the programme fits.