I had a fantastic beginner DJ group session with Sam and 2 of my friends. It was the perfect balance of technical learning and fun participation. I was surprised at... read more how much we were able to cover in 4 hours but I left feeling excited about the session and eager to continue with learning how to DJ. Sam is an amazing teacher and shows real passion for her craft. She also provided us with useful follow up materials.

Sam and the excellent team at HUB16 are the unsung heroes of electronic music in east London and beyond. I cannot say enough about the commitment and passion they have... read more put in and engendered in others over the many years of them being in business. Through my work at NTS and also in my personal capacity as a DJ and selector I have always been so admiring of the skill and energy that Sam and crew being to teaching DJing, mixing, engineering, and all the various facets of music. Sam’s expertise has really helped me unlock new angles to my DJing, and the HUB16 teaching style is careful to really affirm the individual character of each selector/DJ. This is especially important for women, NB, and POC DJs in my opinion. The studio space itself is relatively DIY for now, in part because of Sam’s fierce commitment to the underground and independent scene, and because it’s a home for music in all senses of the word. It’s extremely considered and welcoming. You just won’t find this level of warmth at any other studio. Not to mention the passion and knowledge across a breadth of genres. Every time I speak to Sam or have a session my excitement for DJing is reignited all over again, and I really can’t wait to spend more time at HUB16 over the coming months and year. Recommended a thousand times over.

I did an intro session with a few pals - it was amazing. Sam has created a really beautiful, comfortable space to learn and have such a great time at... read more Hub16. I felt like we all picked up the basics, as we weren’t afraid to make mistakes because of the environment and Sam’s teaching style. If you’re even the slightest bit curious about DJing I would recommend Hub16 and Sam!!!