Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 15-120
Speaks English
Teaching since 2018
BS Business Administration, Accounting
About Michael A.
5.0
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In general, I love music. And for the past decade, I've loved mixing it as well. Going to concerts has always been a huge part of my life and getting to play at them myself has taken things to the next level. Then throwing my own events and festivals offered me a chance to host a DJing workshop, and now my partner and I have developed an order of operations through my brand that anyone can follow when mixing any two songs on any piece of equipment at any time.
My stripped-back approach focuses on perfecting the techniques and tools available to vinyl DJs when mixing was first invented; this means learning beat matching and course correction skills, proper use of FX and filters (as tools), crossfading, phrasing and timing.
Once a solid foundation has been set, students will have the opportunity to implement additional skills in layers at their own pace.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Thursday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Friday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Saturday
11 AM-4 PM
Sunday
11 AM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
90 minutes
$90
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4 Reviews
Luke
Online
Michael is an extraordinarily talented DJ and a wonderful instructor. He has a ton of experience DJing in all sorts of environments. He’s a technical master. He also has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things funky and fresh. Most importantly, he's genuinely excited to share DJing with his students. He's patient, clear in his explanations, and he gets as excited as you do when things start to click.
Posted Oct 4, 2020
Michaela Gallagher
Online
Michael was a fabulous instructor! He was a great listener and was able to match my skillset and experience with his lesson plan. I'm looking forward to taking more lessons with him!
Posted Oct 4, 2020
Sara Streapy
Student's home
Michael is an amazing DJ instructor! He is one of the kindest souls you will ever meet, which reflects his teaching style by being patient and encouraging you every step of the way! His expansive knowledge and passion for music is infectious. Looking at a DJ controller can be super intimidating, but Michael breaks it down for you in a way that's easy to understand. I couldn't recommend him more! This will turn into your new favorite hobby :)
Posted Sep 30, 2020
Experience
Co-Founder
Mar, 2019 - PresentSuper Secret Events
Throw events/organize livestreams/resident DJ in venues around Los Angeles.
Director of Operations
Aug, 2014 - Mar, 2019L'Affaire Musicale
Resident opener DJed, garnered venue & partner relationships, and facilitated bookings of artists globally to play in Los Angeles, a lot of times being their debut DJ sets in the city. Played in venues such as Exchange, Sound Nightclub, 1720, Echoplex, Belasco Theatre, The Regent, Resident, Skybar, The Standard
Education
BS Business Administration, Accounting
Sep, 2008 - Dec, 2012California State University Dominguez Hills
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Michael's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Thursday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Friday
6:30 PM-8 PM
Saturday
11 AM-4 PM
Sunday
11 AM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
90 minutes
$90
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