Alec / Kaiyo
Founder / DJ Tutor
Tutor Details
LOCATION
London, UK
EXPERIENCE
DJ - 15 years
Teaching - 5 years
SPECIALTIES
DnB Mixing, 4 Deck Mixing, Set Preparation, Rekordbox
GENRES
Drum & Bass (Primary), Jungle, Breakbeat/Electronica, Dubstep, Garage, House, Techno, Trance, Hardstyle
SOFTWARE
Rekordbox (Primary), Virtual DJ, Traktor, Serato
EQUIPMENT
Brands - Pioneer, Denon, Native Instruments, Numark
Type - CDJs & DJM mixers, DJ controllers, All-in-one units
DBS CERTIFIED
Yes
Lesson Details
LESSONS OFFERED
In-Person (Home/Pirate Studios), Online
LESSON LOCATIONS
Pirate Studios - Earlsfield (Primary), Notting Hill, Camden, Dalston, Hackney
Your Home - London TfL Zones 1-3
LEVELS
Beginner, Intermediate
PRICE
DJ Lessons - from £26
DJ Courses - from £285
GENERAL AVAILABILITY
Mon-Fri | 6pm-11pm
Sat-Sun | 10am-11pm
PIRATE STUDIOS DISCOUNTS
Save 25% on studio hire
£10 free studio credit
Alec launched Kaiyo Sonics in 2021 with the aim of eliminating the confusion associated with learning to DJ, allowing music lovers to pursue their passion and start achieving their goals as soon as possible. He’s developed an extensive knowledge of DJing over the years, allowing him to break down concepts in great detail, yet present them in a way that is easy to understand.
Inspired by the underground sounds of metal and hip hop, the raw and heavy nature of his influences evolved into a love for Drum & Bass, with it's ability to combine unparalleled energy, infectious basslines and soulful textures. Alec’s DJing revolves around these core elements, blending them together while seamlessly transitioning across the spectrum of DnB.
Alec specialises in mixing Drum & Bass and works with all other electronic music genres including Breakbeat/Electronica, Dubstep, Garage, House and Techno.
Student Reviews
My aim is to break down the core concepts of DJing in simple and easy-to-follow steps to eliminate any confusion and get you up and running as soon as possible. My sessions are super relaxed and tailored to each student’s individual needs, whether you’re just looking to get a feel for DJing and learn the basics, or wanting to practice for your first gigs. I strive to make the sessions as comprehensive as possible using various resources to illustrate the main concepts, ensuring you develop a deeper understanding and build a solid foundation of skills.
Our DJ lessons are suitable for complete beginners and I guarantee you’ll be beatmatching and mixing tracks together in your first session!
We offer flexible lessons in convenient locations across London with sessions available 7 days a week to fit around your schedule, and free to reschedule if something pops up. **
Times Available
Mon-Fri | 6pm-11pm
Sat-Sun | 10am-11pm
Pirate Studios Lessons
Save up to £24 on DJ lessons in South West London at Pirate studios in Earlsfield as it’s my local studio so there’s no commute and travel costs involved. It also has lower hourly rates than Camden/Dalston/Hackney.
Save 25% on studio hire for all lessons at pirate studios
Extra studio hire discounts - save 15% for 3-hour lessons or save 25% for lessons of 4+ hours
Studio hire is included in the price for sessions at pirate studios and we take care of booking the studio for you.
Want some free credit to practice? Use our referral code ‘ALEC256563‘ when creating an account on the pirate website and receive £10 free studio credit in your account after booking and attending your first session.
Home Lessons
In-person home lessons are only available for those living within London TfL Zones 1-3. If you’re looking to do DJ lessons at your home in South West London (SW18/SW19), I can potentially reimburse part or all of the travel fee, depending on location. Alternatively, if you live in SW18/SW19, get in touch before purchasing to check if we can reduce or exclude travel costs.
Select ‘N/A - Your Home’ as the ‘Studio Type’ if booking a home DJ lesson.
Please note: You will need your own DJ equipment for home DJ lessons as we do not bring our own equipment to lessons. We can provide music and headphones if required.