Featured Music Production & DJ Workshops in Mumbai
17 years in the game, from home studio beats to festival stages. Here is a glimpse into how I create, teach, and share my sound—a fusion of my roots and Drum & Bass.
This is what it's all about. We gather around the gear, break down tracks in Ableton, and get into the details of production. I love these moments where we can have open conversations and everyone feels comfortable asking questions.
Being an artist is about expressing who you are. For me, that often means blending my culture with my music. This is the energy and passion I bring to my workshops, helping you find and share your own unique voice.
Welcome to my creative space. This is where I build my tracks from scratch, experiment with sounds, and prepare my DJ sets. In our one-on-one sessions, we'll work right here, using Ableton Live to bring your musical ideas to life.
Here’s a taste of my sound, a Drum & Bass mix of the beautiful Marathi song 'Sukh Kalale'. In my workshops, we explore how to blend regional and classical Indian sounds with electronic genres to create something truly fresh and personal.
My workshops are always interactive. It’s a jam session where we huddle around the Pioneer CDJs and mixers, and I walk you through the techniques I use for live sets. It’s a real, hands-on experience for everyone involved.
From my home studio to the Sunburn Festival stage. I bring years of real-world experience to my teaching. I'll share insights on how to prepare and perform sets that connect with a large audience, blending house music with Indian mantras.
Watch me build a DnB track, 'Paayal', in my studio. This is the core of what we do in my production workshops. We'll go through my entire workflow, from sampling and beat-making to arranging and finalizing your track in Ableton.
About Featured
In my workshops, we don't just lecture—we open up actual project files together. Whether we are slicing vocals for a DnB track in Ableton or setting up a hybrid DJ set, I want you to see the real workflow, the mistakes, and how I blend Indian classical elements like sitar and tabla into electronic beats. I treat every session as a conversation.
Music has been my path for 17 years, and these sessions are an offering from my soul to yours. When we work together, whether in my Vasai home studio or at partner studios in Mumbai and Pune, we focus on the stuff that actually matters in the industry—getting unstuck, finding your unique sonic identity, and building tracks that sound like you.
What we cover:
- Ableton Live Workflow: We dive deep into my project files. I’ll show you how I sample, how I layer Indian percussion, and how I arrange a track from scratch.
- Hybrid DJing: For those looking to take their sets to festivals, I teach how to sync Pioneer CDJs with Ableton, letting you perform live edits that no one else is doing.
- Sound Design: We explore the technical side of Indian fusion, ensuring your DnB or House tracks keep that deep, organic feel without losing the electronic edge.
These workshops are designed for small cohorts to ensure everyone gets hands-on time. It’s not just about me teaching; it’s about us figuring things out together. We mess up, we experiment, and chhan waatatay (it feels great). If you are feeling stuck with your production or need mentorship on how to handle the industry side of things—label pitching, imposter syndrome, or set preparation—I am here to help. My goal is to make sure you leave with more than just techniques; you leave with the confidence to share your culture through your music. 🙏🏼
Smokey
I’m Smokey, a DJ and producer based in Mumbai with a deep love for Indian sounds and heavy bass. My music is my offering, and my workshops are just me sharing everything I’ve learned—from my home studio to stages like Sunburn. Let's make some noise together.
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