DUB ACADEMY

INSTRUCTORS

Xyan / Trace Meadors

Specialization:

Ableton, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Recording

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Xyan AKA Trace Meadors has been in the music industry for 6 years. After a year of experimenting with audio Trace decided to go to college where he was awarded a Bachelors of Science in Audio Production.

Toward the end of college Trace started the Xyan project, where he began to release pop and electronic music spanning a range of genres.

Madhatter! / Brett Hopkin

Specialization:
Ableton, Serato, Traktor, CDJ’s, Recording, Music Theory

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Brett Hopkin, aka, Madhatter! is a Multi-Genre Electronic Producer, Saxophonist, Guitarist and Composer out of Austin, TX.

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If Griz had a threesome baby with, Kill The Noise and Hans Zimmer, you would get a Madhatter. Simple math guys.

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Wisdom Through Mystery

George Pettus

Specialization:

Logic, Machine, Recording

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6x Grammy nominee. George Pettus currently works with Jamla Roc Nation. Credits: Melba Moore, Rapsody, Common, Childish Gambino, phonte & Eric Roberson, Chance the Rapper, Torea and many more. Georges style is very versatile in many genres of music. George teaches production and vocals here at the academy.

DJ Grip

Specialization:

Serato, Traktor, CDJs

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Originating from Houston, DJ Grip is well known in the Texas and Southern region of the US . He is well known for his mixtapes and club/concert performances.

DJ Grip has over 15 years in experience specializing in Rap/Hip Hop. He has performed at clubs & festivals including SXSW, Free Fest, Mala Luna, & JMBLYA throughout the duration of his career. DJ Grip has been a staple in the Austin DJ scene for years, and a great mentor/instructor to work with!

DJ Nyce

Specialization:

Serato

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NYCE hails out of Queens, New York.  Having spent many years playing at all of the major local night clubs, holding multiple residencies, DJing special events and promoting his own shows, NYCE has had a lot of time to develop his own sound.  For him, it’s all about mood and a deep, hypnotic groove… playing those tracks that get you tapping your feet and nodding your head without you realizing it, regardless of genre, tempo, style, or release date.  Don’t be surprised when you suddenly find yourself dancing.

Boomer MacKay / Leibi

Specialization:

Ableton

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Boomer MacKay aka Leibi is an Austin native DJ, Producer, and Dub Academy Alumni. Musically he is mainly focused on House & Techno with plans to venture into the realm of bass music.

After multiple years of DJ’ing, he decided to produce his own tracks and in a short time has become very proficient in Ableton, Dub Academy’s top alumni and newest instructor.

STAFF

Miles

Owner and CEO

Jamin

COO / Director

Xyan / Trace Meadors

Director of Music Production