This place is a hidden gem in East Austin. They offer a wide range of audio engineering and DJ training based on your needs. Recently booked a recording session early Saturday morning with Kennon "MixIt". The space had a nice vibe with professional recording equipment (monitors, mics, sound booth, etc.) and a handful of music instruments like keyboards, percussion, etc. Kennon was great to work with. The recording sesh went well and the final mix was perfect! read more

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Great people and staff. Made everything easy to sign up and schedule while learning from very respected professionals in the industry !

If you have an itch you need to scratch...and that itch is to hone your DJ skillset, then you can "baby scratch" your way into ATX nightlife stardom! Or of your like me and the only way you drop sick beats is throwing records on ground, this is still an awesome place to get your turntable learning on! I came in to audit an intro class here one evening and it was the most fun I ever had learning how to do something waaay out of my knowledge and comfort arenas. The equipment here is state the art and each station has dual turntables and a mac so you can track your beats and your progress. The instructors are not only pros in the business, but their passion is contagious! They are a non-profit and work with a lot of youth programs, which I think is awesome for community engagement and being another fantastic Eastside staple only adds to the character of this place! By the end of the class, I was not only simon-says baby scratching on both turntables, but felt like I could walk out and confidently nickname myself DJ Madame Magic Touch! read more

Dub Academy - The welcome-ing entrance! - Specialty Schools Near Me - Austin, Texas

I took classes here twice. The first time went okay. The second time, I was told by my male teacher that "women would never be respected DJs". This same teacher also only used heavily sexually toned music when teaching me that made me feel very uncomfortable and distracted me while learning. When I went to someone about it, their response was "well, he's a strip club DJ". These same people teach young girls. DO NOT SEND YOUR GIRLS HERE. It's just another misogynistic boys club. They're not even trying to care about their students. Save yourself the money and years of therapy trying to unpack all the sexism and just teach yourself to DJ on YouTube. You'll probably learn faster that way too. read more

How lucky are we to have a DJ training facility in Austin Texas. The academy is wonderful Clean facility, professional teachers and very helpful with advice when you need direction on what kind of classes you may want try. I would highly recommend Dub Academy!!! read more

Austin being the progressive, musical hub that it is, is well deserving of a music school that puts passion and creativity before profits & PNLs. The people who run this establishment, all professional DJs themselves, have a true passion and love for music that shy's away from the corporate methodology to create an extremely progressive and personal learning environment. On top of being an amazing school, Dub Academy also stands behind local musicians and has thrown some amazingly progressive shows & events (that I've personally attended) to showcase talent, and to create a community around learning, progress, and creativity. If music is a passion of yours, whatever your direction may be, I highly recommend getting in touch with Lorenzo at Dub Academy and chat about your musical goals. read more

This place is [ENTER CURRENT POSITIVE DJ SUPERLATIVE SLANG HERE] DJ school I've ever been to. (illest? dopest?). OK, it's the only one I've ever been to, but I can't imagine it getting much better. I only took a 90 minute course so I can't really comment on their 5 week training courses but based on my sampling (hey-oh!) I would expect it to be a pretty great experience. My teacher was easy-going and didn't make me feel like an idiot when I couldn't baby scratch better then...well...a baby and he was able to get out quite a bit of information in just a short time. The equipment was all well kept and the space was well thought out and made it easy to learn. He also let us have 15 minutes at the end to just do whatever we wanted, which for me was basically massacring LL Cool J and A Tribe Called Quest but I didn't care cuz it was a ton of fun. It looks like they run a lot of deals (currently there's even a yelp one) so you can get a taste of DJing for very little investment. Who knows, you could be the next big thing. But even if you don't really enjoy it or if you're straight up terrible at it, you'll definitely gain a greater appreciation for those that can do this and I think that's worth something. So what are you waiting for? Drop what you're doing and go drop da bass. BWWWAAAWWAAAWAA read more

Love this place! Can't wait to go back. Took the 101 class and look forward to starting 102. Didn't know ANYTHING about DJ'ing walking into the class and walked out confident about hopping right into the 102 course! Thanks DJ Sharkweek! Classes have a max of 6 students. My 101 class only had 4. So we didn't have to fight so much for the instructor(s) when we had questions or needed help or just needed to know if we were doing things right! read more

Awesome place and highly recommend and very nice/fun instructors! Make sure and stop buy! read more

Dub Academy - Specialty Schools Near Me - Austin, Texas

The future of music is will in Remixes...taking yours and others music and reformatting into something that sounds totally different...and DUB Academy is the boom in learning how to do that. In addition, if you are a singer, and want to lay down some music tracks...here is the place in Austin, hell in Texas, what the US! to learn... read more

We only have positive things to say about Dub Academy. From our son's first instructor to Jenni - everyone provided stellar service. I was a little reluctant at first, especially because this class was for our son (12yo), but was quickly blown away by the level of respect and encouragement that Kid Slyce (and others) gave him. He was never made to feel like a kid, but rather a serious member of the class. Thank you so much for helping our budding DJ get a great start! read more

Dub Academy - Specialty Schools Near Me - Austin, Texas

Shane, a.k.a. Shark Week is a great bud and a great teacher. I have been taking private lessons with him and he has helped me push past my frustrations and has challenged me to step outside my comfort zone and really start to explore all aspects of Djing. read more

Yo yelpurrrs! Kosher Cohen over here. This just in... DUB ACADEMY IS THE ISH!! My instructor, KID SLYCE, is mad dope! I took Traktor 101 and now I am in 102 and taking Abelton as well. When you get to Dub, tell them you gotta have KID SLYCE- best instructor eva eva. Real Talk! read more

I can't say enough amazing things about this place! I moved to Austin and started taking classes here and I was hooked. The people who work here and the teachers are not only really cool, but they seriously know their stuff. Being able to learn from DJs who have been doing it for a long time and still love what they do is so awesome. They love watching us learn and pour their knowledge out in every class. Also, don't let the name fool you. They know, support and appreciate a ton of genres, so don't see it and think "dubstep school"! I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking about DJing to check this place out. Even if you just love music and want to try something new, take the first course and see how great it is! I never expected to do as much as I have with them. I'm currently taking my fifth course overall and every one of them has exceeded my expectations. read more

I usually do not spend time writing reviews but I do read them and value them for helping me make good decisions based on real people using real services. I was reading an article in the Austin Chronicle about a DJ school that opened in Austin. My son has been interested in music and producing and DJ'ing for a few years. So I thought I would visit the school and see if it was something that may interest my son and to see if it was legitimate. I must say they were not only professional and courteous-but-they were open for me to actually watch a class and let me see what they do. They have it set up like a lab with your own DJ set up at each "lab" table. The class I watched had a girl that was 25 ish and 3 guy's in the age rage from 18-to 35. My son is 14. I was concerned about everyone learning at the same pace. But was re assured that they pay close attention and even offer "lab" time for each student. Well, my son just finished his DJ 101 course class and he performed a 10 minute SET at graduation and was AWESOME! I could not believe the skills he picked up in his first course class. I have already signed him up for the second course and he cant wait. And I appreciated the fact the teacher answered questions and the owner even spent time explaining things to me and re assuring me that they would make every effort to make my son successful. Thanks DUB ACADEMY! read more

I absolutely LOVED it there! Very welcoming, very cool people, very positive, so even if ur new and dnt knw ANYTHING abt DJ'in, they'll really put in effort to help u understand! read more

My son attended a week of summer camp at Dub Academy and absolutely love it. The staff were fantastic, and my son learned a ton while he was there. We bought him a small turntable for home, and now he often spends an hour or two mixing in his room -- instead of playing video games! Thanks so much to Dub Academy! read more

The place is by far great. I came into the DJ world hoping for guidelines on how to really get good at what i do, and they surpassed that experience by far. Fantastic set up! read more

This place is one of the reasons I feel lucky to live in ATX. I could make this review super long and go on and on about how great this place is for several different reasons but since it is summer, I will narrow it down to the kid's summer camp. My son is currently enrolled in a summer camp here and not only does he love it, but it is worth every penny! Parents, you feel me. How many times have you paid for a summer camp only to hear complaints from your kids about going to camp or just mediocre reviews from your kids when you pick them up? Well, not here. My son is having an absolute blast. Every employee I have come in contact with from the Dub Academy have been kind and knowledgable. I have to give a special nod to Payton, who is directing the camp my son is currently in. What a nice guy! Super patient and just pleasant to speak with. I highly recommend any of the summer camps for kids. read more

i went their for a free workshop about 4 years ago and i love it the instructors were nice and would help with anything i need. i have to go back for more free workshops if they have them read more

I signed up for classes thinking It would just be something to do for fun, but now I'm definitely hooked. I went into the first class knowing absolutely nothing and by the end of 102 was actually able to perform in a local restaurant/bar. The instructors are awesome!! All professional DJs themselves, they are very supportive and encouraging and very willing to share their expertise. Whether you're planning to do this as a profession or a hobby, Dub Academy is the place to be!! Highly recommended! read more

Dub Academy is definitely worth your time and money if you want to save some time and frustration with DJing and or music production. Ive taken DJ 101 and 102 and will be taking 103 in a few weeks. I have only been here a couple months and can already see a lot of improvement and new skills gained ( looping, baby scratching, proper use of effects, beat gridding, music editing, etc) .The teachers are really hands on and know what they are doing so a lot of things that would have taken me days or weeks or even longer to figure out only took one or two class sessions before i was ready for more. Ask for Shane Sharkweek if you are taking DJ courses! read more

Fantastic place! I first took the Groupon DJ introductory course and was hooked. Next I went with Ableton 101 and it's amazing. I think I could take every single course. The space is great. Equipment/toys are nice. But what really sets this place apart are the staff. Khary, James, Andrew, and Jenni at the office, they all do a good job at guiding you through and are fun to work with. I highly recommend this place. It quickly became one of my favorite spots in Austin. read more

Wow--I'm so glad Dub Academy exists!! This is the best thing I've done in a loooong time. All the instructors and staff members are extremely helpful!!! I had absolutely NO experience when I signed up for the first class (101), but when I finished I felt like a superstar (well wished I was lol). The last day of 101 you mix 5 songs in front a small audience which gives you a small dose of what is to come...I highly recommend taking the first step if you have ever considered Djing! Whether if you want to pursue DJing professionally, produce your own music, or you just want a new hobby--Dub Academy has many classes to fulfill your needs. I'm signing up for 102--super excited!!!!! Thanks again :) read more