London School of Electronic Music

We are pleased to announce that Nick, aka Wordcolour, has joined the stellar LSEM tutor roster! 🤝🚀

Described by FACT Magazine as “one of the UK’s brightest new club producers” and named a ‘One To Watch’ by The Guardian, Nick brings a wealth of experience to the team. With a decade of teaching under his belt and a discography spanning Houndstooth, Lapsus, and his own TiHKAL imprint, Nick’s expertise ranges from trippy peak-time club gear to intricate, experimental sound design.

You can now book Nick for 1-on-1 Production and DJing mentorship. Whether you’re just opening Ableton for the first time, looking to get your kicks club-ready, or finishing your next EP, Nick is here to help you navigate the journey.

To kick things off, he’s shared a quick masterclass on using Parallel Compression to give your drums professional weight and punch. 🔊

Watch the video to see how to:
‣ Balance transients and decay for a fuller sound.
‣ Dial in the perfect compressor settings for a “wet” signal.
‣ Blend for maximum impact.

Whatever level you’re working at, let’s get to work on your sound.
🔻Book your 1-on-1 sessions with Nick!
www.l-sem.com/nick-wordcolour
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🔊 Attention bedroom producers, DJs and aspiring artists!

You’ve got tracks you believe in…
But they never seem to get finished.
The mix sounds flat.
Arrangements fall apart.
YouTube rabbit holes lead nowhere.

That changes here…

Mat Lomas is a producer, DJ, recording & mixing engineer, and live performer.
He releases electronic music under the name Portamento on labels including Nervous Records, and is also a multidisciplinary musician specialising in composition and scoring for moving image.

For the past 3 years, he’s been leading LSEM’s Advanced Music Production Course, personally mentoring every student who has gone on to release an EP on our label Fresh Beats Records. He knows exactly where you’re stuck. And he knows exactly how to get you out.

‣ Finish your tracks and release a real EP on Fresh Beats Records
‣ Work on your actual music, not generic exercises
‣ Any DAW: Ableton, Logic, FL, whatever you use
‣ Join via Zoom or in person at Qube studios (Hybrid format available)
‣ Small groups only – limited spaces
‣ Affordable monthly payments, no interest

🌟 If you’re ready to stop sitting on unfinished tracks and actually become a releasing artist, this is for you!

🔻 Next cohort starts Wednesday 15th April.
Spaces are filling fast - secure yours now!

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🎵 Track ID: — Real Love

🔊 Attention DJs & electronic music makers!

You can hear the track in your head…�But every time you open the software, you get stuck.
Too many tutorials. No direction. No finished tracks.
That changes here.

Nick Retza leads LSEM’s 12-week Ableton Beginner Course.
He’s been producing and releasing music for 15+ years on labels like All Day I Dream, Watergate and Get Physical.�Now he’s bringing that experience into a clear, step-by-step process you can follow.

‣ Go from zero to finishing your first proper track in 12 weeks�‣ Join via we**am or in person�‣ Small groups only – limited spaces
‣ Connect with a community of DJs & Producers
‣ Affordable monthly payments, no interest

🌟 If you’re ready to stop overthinking and actually start making music, this is for you!

🔻Next intake filling now. Secure your spot for the next cohort in mid-April!
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🎵 Track ID: – More Than Anyone

🔄 The Secret to a Professional Backspin

LSEM DJ mentor Claudia Kane is pulling back the curtain on one of the most iconic club transitions: The Backspin.

A basic backspin can sound messy, but with the right chain of effects, it becomes a cinematic transition. Here’s exactly how I set this up:

‣ The Setup: Find a melodic phrase and mark it with a Hot Cue so you never lose your exit point.

‣ The Safety Net: Set a 4 or 8-beat loop to give yourself time to prep the mix.

‣ The FX Chain: Dial in your Reverb and Filter. The reverb is what creates that “ghosty tail” so the sound doesn’t just vanish.

‣ The Pro Move: Set your Jog Adjust to “Light.” This allows the platter to spin freely for that long, decaying effect.

Step-by-step breakdown in the video! ⬆️

💾 Save this for your next studio session.

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🔻 Sign up now for our next DJ cohorts
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