About Us
Our Passion
We teach people from all walks of life to DJ like a pro’s and produce their own music. We like to keep the lessons fun and can teach those that either want to make electronic music their career or people that simply enjoy it as a hobby.
Our tutors have over 30 years combined experience in the industry with a strong focus on customer service, we want to make every experience great for you through tailor-made teaching for any student, at any experience level.
Electronic music is our passion, and we look forward to making it your passion too!
Why Choose Us
Expertise
Our teachers have over 30 years combined experience in the industry.
Learn at your own pace
Learn to DJ at your own pace with sessions tailored specifically to your ability and favourite style of music
Go beyond technical skills
We can teach you how to not only DJ and Produce, but also run your own events and push your artist profile.
We teach all ages & skill levels
Our tutors are blue card certified to be able to teach all ages. We also cater for all skill levels through private lessons tailored to you.
Meet The Tutors
Jake Reid (Hood Rich)
As a teacher, Jake brings real-world industry expertise straight into the classroom. His music has earned support from global heavyweights including Fisher, Chris Lake, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, John Summit, Justin Martin and Kyle Watson, with his single “Bring a Friend” hitting nearly 3 million Spotify streams. He’s also performed at major festivals like Rabbits Eat Lettuce and Groovin the Moo, bringing years of professional stage experience into every lesson.
Since joining DJ Lab, Jake has worked with over 40 students, guiding them through DJ technique, Ableton production workflows, sound design fundamentals, and the strategies needed to stand out in today’s music business. Students describe him as easy-going, authentic and supportive — with a teaching style that makes complex ideas “click” while still encouraging creative freedom.
Jake’s mentorship doesn’t just focus on technical skill. He emphasizes creative development, release strategy, and the confidence to carve out your own artistic voice. From label pitching to playlist curation, Jake gives his students the real-world knowledge to transform from bedroom producers into release-ready artists.
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“Learning with Jake has been such a fun and rewarding experience. He explains things in a way that just makes sense, and always makes you feel supported while finding your own style.” — Annie Kuo
Annie Kuo
“Awesome 90 minute lesson, really explained things well and a nice relaxed easy environment to learn. Will be booking a complete course with these guys for sure, highly reccommend!”
David Williams
“Absolutely masters of their craft, in just 1 session Ive learnt more then a year on my own, 100% value for money! If youre looking to produce or mix these guys are your go to!”
Ben Sullivan
Jay Berry (Gruvaze)
Jay is the founder of DJ Lab and has been DJing, promoting and producing electronic dance music in Brisbane for the past 15 years. He’s played the city’s top venues — from Sub Rosa to W Hotel — and was the only local DJ at Riverstage for Electric Gardens Festival 2017 alongside Eric Prydz, Jamie Jones and Sasha.
Jay’s latest project is Gruvaze, his house/tech‑house alias. As Gruvaze he builds tracks live from scratch on Instagram, and brings that performance‑driven approach into his teaching — helping students seamlessly incorporate live elements into their productions.
He’s taught DJs and producers of all levels (including those with learning difficulties), and works with Pioneer, Ableton, Native Instruments & Xone gear. He also curates monthly showcase events, giving emerging artists a platform and strengthening Brisbane’s electronic community.
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“Highly recommend lessons from one of Brisbane’s best local djs. Jay was very keen to get you started from the moment we discussed lessons. From beat matching, music theory, playlists, Jay covers it all. Every lesson you would learn more and receive great constructive feedback.”
Jason Whyte
DJ / Brisbane
“When arrived for my first lesson I was nervous as hell but Jay’s calm and cool nature made me feel welcome and at ease within minutes. He has taught me everything from scratch. From beat matching to how to arrange all my tracks so they flow effortlessly in a mix. But above all, he makes the lesson fun, which in turn made it so easy to learn. This fella has a wealth of knowledge and I’m glad I’ve been fortunate enough to meet him!”
Luke Williams
DJ / Brisbane
“I am an amateur musician looking to record and produce my own material so when I rocked up with a couple of ukuleles I think I threw a spanner in the lesson plan. Jay took it all in his stride and was able to adapt his course for my purposes. In a relaxed environment with one-on-one tuition I learnt enough in my first eight sessions to record and produce my first piece. I became a better musician, too. Thanks, Jay, you rock!”
Dallas Siimpson
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