School’s in for the DJs of tomorrow
With popularity of electronic music on the rise, a number of DJ schools have popped up across the city. Here are our picks for wannabe turntablists
2012
music production plus hip hop and dance music DJing
each has more than 10 years' experience as a professional DJ, mostly in respected underground nightclubs
private mixing or scratching courses cost HK$3,500 for 10 lessons; music production courses cost HK$4,800 for eight lessons. Discounts for group lessons
2006
hip hop, R&B and dance music
all have at least nine years' experience, and some - such as DJ Tommy - are internationally respected hip hop DJs
prices start at HK$500 per hour for private classes going up to HK$3,800 for 10 group lessons lasting 90 minutes each
the start of this year
providing well-rounded instruction. Not focusing on any genre but aimed at creating versatile DJs
all have more than 20 years' experience, and some work at large commercial clubs in Lan Kwai Fong
HK$450 to HK$1,000 for hourly group or private lessons
last year
predominantly house music, but can cover the basics of all dance music genres, as well as music production
its tutors maintain various residencies at venues such as Play, Drop, Gecko and Boujis
four main packages (intro, beginner, advanced and complete) cost from HK$1,200 to HK$9,900. The most popular course is the advanced eight-week programme costing HK$7,200
