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"Vyle"
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"DJ Level"
"Tyler Smith"
"DJ Loup Rouge"
Benny Blanco
'Didactic'
Name:
David Lopez
Teaching for How Long:
8 years
Favorite Artist:
Really tough for me but just a few of my favs are Prefuse 73, DJ Shadow, Roni Size, and Bonobo
Music Genre(s):
I like to work with most anything but my main styles are House, Techno, Drum & Bass, and Downtempo
Gear Specialization:
As far as DJing, I like to work with a variety of gear… turntables, CDJ’s, and controllers. Nothing like those 1200’s though! For Production, my primary work environments are Ableton and Pro Tools. I also use the Push and a variety of other midi controllers, outboard gear, and software.
Advice for Students:
Be patient. Dedicate yourself to your craft. Start with a strong foundation and build upon it. Learn the basics music theory. Never stop learning!
Favorite Venues:
Some of my favorite ATL venues are The Music Room, EQ, and Alley Cat, among others
Accolades:
SAE Graduate, Professional Audio Engineer, Lead Instructor at SAE Atlanta, Music Producer at Day Professor, Ableton Certified Trainer
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What got you interested in DJ'ing?
As a musician from an early age, being part of the EDM/ party scene in Philly is what initially got me interested in DJing… I wanted to use the decks as an instrument to create a musical journey.