We ARE
Welcome to Scratch lab dj institute
Administration
DJ Baba Kahn - Director of Operations
Best known as one of Canada's top urban DJs and personalities, Baba
Kahn has sustained an overly successful stay atop the Canadian hip hop scene not only because of his world class DJ skills, but also because he has continued to re-invent himself with creative ideas, and an innovative and aggressive attitude towards all of his business dealings. Baba is widely recognized as a staple in the DJ community across Canada. He also owns and operates the SOULSHOCK group, one of Toronto’s largest nightclub promotions companies. For more info on Baba please visit his website at www.babakahn.com
Jordan Fisher - Director of Marketing
Having graduated from one of Canada's top Marketing programs at York University in Toronto, Canada, Jordan has worked in the marketing field, specifically in the entertainment and live-event divisions at various advertising and marketing agencies, including OMD and Echo Advertising. Having developed campaigns for Alliance Atlantis Entertainment and Clear Channel Entertainment (Live Nation), Jordan is well versed in the world of marketing and brings a combination of entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for music and personal growth to the Scratch Lab team.
Abby Tobias - President
Abby is president of Sole Power Productions Inc., one of Canada's leading Entertainment and Production companies. Widely recognized as Canada's top interactive emcee / DJ, Abby has maintained success in the urban and entertainment industry in Canada for over ten years. Abby has worked on events for Air Canada, Roots Canada, Much Music Awards, YTV Awards, CHIN Picnic, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Argonauts and many more. He has performed and or produced over 1000 events in Toronto alone, and has worked in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Miami, Vancouver, Montreal, etc. For more info on Abby please visit Sole Power at www.solepowerproductions.com
Instructors
Scratch Lab is proud to work with the most talented DJs from across the Greater Toronto Area. Here’s a little info about the talented group that is helping to shape the next generation of DJs.
Dave Campbell [ info@scratchlab.ca ]
All musical styles - Party DJ
With the dancefloor as his canvas, the turntables his brush, the records his paint, UK born Dave Campbell blends songs and styles as the great painters blend colors, creating an enchanting, interactive dance gallery with every performance.
DJ Grouch [ info@scratchlab.ca ]
DJ JED-I [ info@scratchlab.ca ] Mixing, Hip hop and House, Mash Up Styles The next Generation DJ, Jed-I creates a unique atmosphere when he plays. His knowledge of both Hip Hop and House music allow him the ability to play to either crowd, and if the vibe is right he may even Mash it up.
DJ Wristpect [ info@scratchlab.ca ] All musical styles - Scratching, Party DJ At only 22 years of age, Toronto's DJ Wristpect has already managed to establish himself as a dominant force throughout Canada's Urban Entertainment Industry. From having held residencies at some of the nation's top venues (The Guvernment, Docks, Budo, et
Dr. Jay [ info@scratchlab.ca ] Reggae and Soca Canada's Soca Prince, Dr. Jay truly is at the top of his feild. No one would argue that when it comes to Soca, Reggae, and all Caribbean styles, Dr. Jay is number one. If there's a Soca party and Dr. Jay's not in the building, it's not a real Soca party
Jr. Flo [ info@scratchlab.ca ] Scratching, Beat Juggling World Beat Juggling Champion, Jr. Flo represnts Canada as he takes DJ titles all over the world. This young gun can do things to a turntable that his competition didn't even know was possible. He can also transform his style into party rocking.
The Students!
Adam G. - Barrie, Ont "Great class, learned a lot, great teachers" |
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Alexandra S. - Caledon, Ont "I'm coming back so you guys are doing your job well! Thank you!" |
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Esteban D. - Mississauga, Ont "I want to thank all of you for the efforts! Classes were excellent." |
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Natasha B. - Toronto, Ont "This class was great...thank you so much! It will really help with the progression of my DJing career. Baba was great!" |
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Ryan S. - Toronto, Ont "Great course...definately changed my mixing for the better!" |
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Steve R - Toronto, On "I would just like to take the time to thank all the instructors for all the information and skills that I've gained at Scratch Lab. When I first signed up, I really didn't know what to expect. I'm sure about one thing, I'm a better DJ (better than before that is)." |