DJ & Music production in the midlands
DJ Lessons
& Tuition
Ever wanted to try DJing, or are you already a DJ and want to learn new skills & techniques? We work with beginners to professionals!
Music Production
Tuition & Creation
Are you making music and want help to finish off your productions, or have an idea you have always wanted to create? We can help!
DJ Mix Practice,
Recording & More
Need a place to practice DJing or record a set for promotion? Our studio is all set up, equipped and ready to go...
About us.
20 years in the music industry
Who we are
Drop Studios is a DJ, music production & editing studio in the village of Long Buckby, Northamptonshire in The Midlands, UK. We offer a range of services, from DJ lessons and DJ tuition, to music production tuition and working with people to make music from scratch, or finishing off projects they have started.
How to find us
Located between Junction 16 & 17 of the M1, and 10 mins from Junction 1 of A14, we have ample free parking right outside. A train station is also in the village, with hourly trains to and from Euston in London, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham and Liverpool.
DJ Studio for learning , practice & recording
Full range of decks & controllers In a laidback, friendly environment
Soundproofed Vocal Booth
With a range of microphones setup and ready to record
Full music production suite for learning & creation
Beginners and professionals welcome
DJ equipment.
CDJs: 3 x Pioneer CDJ 2000NX
Vinyl: 3 x Technics 1210 Turntables
Mixer: Pioneer
Digital Controller: Traktor Kontrol S4 & Serato DJ Pro
Have your own set up? Bring it along…
Music production.
System: Apple Mac M1
DAWs: Logic Pro & Ableton
Plugins & VST’s: Omnisphere, Serum, Native Instruments, Waves, Sound Toys,
iZotope and much more…
DJ tuition with a difference...
Sessions are very relaxed and upbeat, using simple and effective techniques to not only learn the mechanics of DJing, but more importantly how music works, feels and what it can do in the right hands! As everyone is different, nothing is set in stone, and whatever your genre, level of knowledge or experience, I guarantee inspiration and results!
Had lessons before and haven't got anywhere with it, or feeling deflated? Drop us a line, as we'll get it right...
Music production tuition & creation
Music production can be one of those things that seems like a minefield. With so many Youtube tutorials and information out there, it is so easy to get swamped and lots of people give up before they even start.
It doesn't have to be like this, and we work with so many people who have wanted to try, or have given up to fire things up and get what you want
DJ practice space, record, edit & more
Already DJing and want somewhere to practice without getting interrupted? Need to record a promo mix or rip some vinyl and nowhere to do it? Drop Studios has you covered!
We can also iron-out, edit and finalise your mixes with you if you need some work to get them firing. Say no more!
Testimonials.
what people say about us!
I was 17 when I started having music production lessons with Chris. I had been DJing for a couple of years always (drum & bass) and had no idea where to start with the production side. He showed me how to use what I had from DJing to get tracks started, finished and improved plus inspired me to go to Bristol University do do a degree in Music Production. I'm now in my 3rd year and am starting working at Sony Music on completeion. I still can't believe it!
I bought decks in the 90s and had a load of records but never got round to using them and they were gathering dust. Long story short, after several lessons elsewhere I was about to give up and found Chris who is an absolute legend! He not only taught me to DJ properly, but sparked my passion again and I've turned the spare bedroom into a bit of a rave cave in our new house and spend more time in there than I should do. I can't recommend Chris enough, he's a rare gem!
I have always loved music and wanted to DJ since forever. I got a Traktor controller for my birthday but didn't have a clue what to do. I booked a session with Chris and by the end of it I had totally grasped what it was all about. He gave me a proper grounding in how the music is structured and we did some fun exercises to train my ears and made it super fun! I had 3 more sessions after that, and he even showed my where to get music from and how to be choosy with what I download. I DJ at my friend's birthdays and still absolutely love it. Thanks so much Chris x
I'm a fairly well known full-time DJ and run a record label and have been coming to Chris for a long time to work with him after my friend who did the same hooked us up. I just don't have the patience or time to learn the ins and outs of production, but making music is important for my work, so I come to him with a rough idea or a few samples and we hammer it out together. He isn't the most scientific producer you'll meet (he will tell you that), but has a very rare ability to know what works on the floor and how to make it different. I have even got him to tidy up music I am putting out on my label. Always a pleasure