CAZ RUELAN

About The Teacher

DJ, Music Production

Caz Ortoli - DJ, Music Production Teacher | PIRATE.COM

Caz is a London-based, multifaceted artist, DJ, producer, curator, and founder of a cross-disciplinary, queer art-rave platform. With a music journey spanning over a decade, Caz has carved out a prominent place in the London electronic music scene and worldwide. Renowned for their blend of hard-driving techno and trance, infused with euphoric melodies, psychedelic atmospheres, and emotive journeys.

Caz frequently plays notable London venues including FOLD, Corsica Studios and The South Bank Centre, and headlining clubs internationally, from the US to Asia. A Point Blank Music School graduate, Caz's extensive expertise in Music Production and DJing fuels their passion for nurturing emerging talents, empowering them to achieve their aspirations.

HOURLY RATE: £25 - £30 per hour

TEACHING: Online & In-person

PREFERRED LOCATIONS: Pirate Dalston, Pirate Hackney

SPECIALITIES: Ableton, Ableton Live, MIDI

LEVELS: Beginner - Advanced

TEACHING SINCE: +4 years experience

DBS CERTIFIED: Yes

ABOUT THE LESSON

Students can expect a comprehensive learning experience tailored to their skill level and aspirations.

Within DJing lessons, students can learn beat-matching, seamless track transitions, music selection, and programming. We can also explore creative mixing techniques, incorporating effects and loops. Students can be introduced to equipment setup and operation, Rekordbox, and be given guidance on live performance preparation.

Within Music Production, students can learn both the fundamentals and advanced topics, including using Ableton Live, MIDI, audio recording techniques, understanding sound design, music theory, and the creation of melodies, chords, and basslines. Students can learn how to arrange and structure their compositions effectively and gain insight into mixing and mastering techniques to achieve a polished and professional sound.

Caz is able to cover topics such as using effects, processing sounds, and creating a balanced mix as well as guidance on workflow optimization, organization, and using plugins effectively, as well as how to develop your unique sound.

Whether students are beginners or experienced, they can expect a nurturing and inspiring environment to develop their artistic style, with constructive feedback, as well as career guidance, discussing strategies for branding and seizing opportunities.

LANGUAGES: English

OTHER LINKS: AETHERA - LinkedIn 


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YOUR TEACHER'S SOUND

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