Field notes from the studio: technique, production, the music industry and the everyday life of a class on the decks.
There's a big difference between practising in a studio and playing in a club. The booth feels different, the sound is different, and suddenly you're hearing your own mix on a proper sound system. That's exactly the experience we wanted to give our students.
By Edward Van den Bulck
, 5 min read
Blog
There's a moment every DJ instructor waits for — the one where a student steps behind the decks in a real club and you realize the hours of practice have quietly turned into something that looks a lot like confidence.
By Edward Van den Bulck
, 5 min read
Blog
We're thrilled to announce a new partnership: DJ Producer Academy x Pro Gear. Starting now, all DJ Producer Academy students get access to an exclusive discount on DJ equipment, production gear, and studio hardware from Pro Gear — one of the trusted names when it comes to quality equipment for DJs and producers.
By Edward Van den Bulck
, 5 min read
, Blog
From 17 to 21 July, a small group of DJs traded their home setups for a villa in Ibiza, for an exclusive, pro-level DJ experience — brought to life by Studio Ibiza and Selected Grooves. Five intensive days, three tutors, and one goal: leave with material you can actually use to get booked.
By Edward Van den Bulck, 5 min read
, Trips
Five days of deep techno, deep conversations and next-level DJ education with eight serious students in Ibiza — a recap of the inaugural trip.
By Edward Van den Bulck, 4 min read
, Production
Four days, four to six students, one hybrid studio in the hills of Ibiza. A look inside the Electronic Music Essentials masterclass at Wider Sounds.
By Christopher De Spiegeleire, 8 min read
, Students
A glance back at the students who walked in not knowing what a hot cue was — and walked out with a club set under their belt.
By Edward Van den Bulck, 5 min read
, Technique
Most beginners overthink gear and underthink the four small habits that separate "can DJ" from "sounds like a DJ".
By Edward Van den Bulck, 6 min read
, Technique
Camelot wheels are everywhere. Here's when key-matching actually serves the mix and when it just gets in the way of a good selection.
By Christopher De Spiegeleire, 5 min read
, Career
After fifteen years of sending demos and ten years of receiving them, here's what actually moves a track from inbox to release.
By Edward Van den Bulck, 7 min read
Drop by a selection day at the studio, or book a no-strings 1-on-1 call (Zoom or on site). We'll listen to where you're at, talk through your goals and put together the right path with you.