Faculty
Our mentors are working DJs, producers and industry professionals, from resident DJs to label founders, bridging the gap between the classroom and the industry.
Brian Boncher
A Chicago house veteran, Brian Boncher has done it all: DJ, producer, label founder and educator. From winning 92.7’s “In the Mix” competition at 16 to running Super Dance Records by 17, Brian built his career across every side of the business. His releases on Moody Recordings, Moodfunk and Spacedisco have charted globally, and he has worked with Frankie Knuckles, Lil Louis and CeCe Peniston.
As co-founder of Tru Musica and half of RUBB Sound System, Brian keeps shaping the scene while mentoring the next generation. His teaching combines decades of real-world experience, from production and performance to contracts, branding and label management.
Kice Akkawi
Chicago-based DJ, producer and founder of Treblemonsters, Kice is known for sets that blend live musicianship with high-energy electronic performance. His collaborations with Violin Girl and MGabriel have taken him from Burning Man to Spring Awakening, Hard Rock and PRYSM Nightclub.
Raised between Chicago and Amman, Jordan, Kice brings a multicultural perspective to his music and teaching, merging creative artistry with real-world business sense, and shares what he has learned from more than a decade of DJing, touring and brand-building.
The facility
In-person training takes place at our classroom space in Chicago, equipped with industry-standard Pioneer CDJs, professional sound systems and production workstations: a real-world environment where students learn, create and perform like working artists.