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Reg E. Gaines
Co-Founder of Scratch Media Productions
Reg E. Gaines, Tony nominated writer of Bring Da’ Noise, Bring
Da’ Funk, is the host of the Scratch DJ Academy Symposiums held
in New York and on the road for the Scratch DJ Academy College
Symposium Tour. Reg also leads the Scratch Theatrical division.
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Grandwizzard Theodore
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 303
Who better to learn scratching from than the inventor of the
scratch, GrandWizzard Theodore. GrandWizzard Theodore is known
worldwide for his role in the advancement of turntable manipulation
having invented both the "scratch" and the "needle
drop" techniques. In addition to teaching at Scratch, he
still finds time to hold down spots across the city and work
on his upcoming album, Hip Hop Headz.
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Rob Swift
Instructor for classes DJ 101, 151, 152, 202
Born in Jackson Heights, Queens, but now known all over the
world, Rob Swift was on of the original members of the X-Men
(now X-Ecutioners) and has established himself as one of the
top turntablists in the world. After being crowned 1992 East
Coast DMC Champion, he has gone on to tour the world, release
solo albums, score video games, and even released a groundbreaking
documentary on turntablism, entitled “As the Tables Turn”.
If you can’t catch him on tour, you can always see him
dropping his DJ knowledge to students at Scratch.
www.djrobswift.com
www.myspace.com/djrobswift
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Beverly Bond
Instructor for classes Dj 101, 151, 152
Known as “the DJ’s favorite DJ”, Beverly Bond
has emerged as one of the most prominent DJ’s in the country.
A former Wilhelmina Model, Bond is the only female member of
the Heavy Hitter DJ Collective (which includes Kanye West and
DJ Enuff) and has won a Justo Mixtape Award for Best Female
DJ. She is known for her ability to blend effortlessly eras
and genres to create an unrivaled party vibe. You can now find
her passing on her extensive DJ knowledge to students at Scratch.
www.djbeverlybond.biz
www.blackgirlsrockinc.com
www.myspace.com/djbeverlybond
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I.Emerge
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 202, 303
A gifted DJ and teacher, I.Emerge has taken the skills that
have won him
6 national and 2 world titles ranging from ITF to DMC and
teaches a generation of aspiring battle DJ’s. A member
of Fader Ballistics and the 5th Platoon, he is now aiming
to take DMC world title in the Fall.
www.5thplatoon.com
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Grandmaster Caz
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 202
One of the true hip hop pioneers as a member of the Cold Crush
Brothers, Caz is now teaching at Scratch to continue the hip
hop movement that he helped start.
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J-Smoke
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 151, INT
One of the original members of the world famous Allies, J-Smoke
has recently taken on the role of Master Instructor at Scratch
DJ Academy . Having established himself on the international
turntablist stage (1999 ITF World Team Champion and 2000 DMC
World Team Finalist), J-Smoke now spends his days teaching,
making mixtapes, and publishing Tablist magazine--the first
magazine dedicated to the hip-hop DJ culture.
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Excess
Instructor for classes 101, 202, 303, BM 101
A former USA ITF Scratch champion, Excess now spends his time
teaching future scratch DJ’s the scratch skills they need
to improve their club and battle sets. When he’s not at
Scratch, he is running his well-respected record label Stylus
Wars.
www.styluswars.com
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Daddy Dog
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 151
Part of the 5th Platoon, Daddy Dog is an incredibly versatile
DJ who has excelled on the battle, club and mixtape scene. When
he’s not on tour or busy in the studios, he’s sharing his expertise
with Scratch students. After touring on the MTV Campus Invasion
and VW Music Ed Tours, he is now busy working on his next mixtape.
www.5thplatoon.com
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Todd Mallis
Instructor for classes:
DJ 151, 202
Every couple of years, a new DJ emerges onto the scene as the
hot new DJ, spinning at the coolest spots and the most exclusive
parties. Todd is that DJ. At Scratch, he shares his knowledge
of how to break into the club scene and how to rock it while
you're there.
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Suga Ray
Instructor for classes:
DJ 101
Born in Jamaica and raised in the U.S., Suga Ray has an incredible
knowledge of music and is comfortable flipping records from
nearly any genre. When he is not rocking some of NYC’s hottest
bars and clubs with his incredible sets, Suga Ray can found
at Scratch and on tour passing on his knowledge of scratching
and mixing techniques.
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Jesse Felluss
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, INT
With three national tours and a host of high-profile gigs under
his belt, Jesse Felluss has emerged as one of the country's
most talented and versatile DJ's. Possessing the ability to
rock parties, showcase, and produce incredible mixtapes, Jesse
enjoys sharing his wide-ranging knowledge with the students
at Scratch.
www.excessivenature.com
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Mista Sinista
Instructor for classes: DJ 303
A former member of the X-ecutioners, Mista Sinista now spends
much of his time teaching and touring with Scratch. Currently,
he is focusing on his soon to be released, Free At Last.
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DJ Evil Dee (Da Beatminerz)
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 151
A member of Black Moon and the Beatminerz, Evil Dee is an inspiration
to every student who has ever thought about using their DJ know-how
to become a cutting-ege producer. When he's not at the Academy
showing students how to make beats, he's producing for some
of the biggest artists out there, including Eminem, Talib Kweli,
Busta Rhymes, Smiff n Wessun, and more.
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Tim Martell
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 151
Tim has been rocking NYC clubs since he was a teenager (at 19,
he held the main floor residency at the legendary Limelight).
From hip-hop to funk to 80’s, Tim is particularly known for
his ability to mix together seamlessly a variety of musical
genres. Over the years, he’s had the opportunity to DJ alongside
Prince Paul, DJ Enuff, Tony Touch, and more.
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Noumenon
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 151
Originally born in Albany, NY, Noumenon established his DJ career
in the southeastern United States. In 2005 he returned to New
York and took over as the resident DJ at the Paramount Hotel.
His diverse skill set has enabled him to share the stage with
the likes of DJ Qbert and the Roots. He even creates his own
original work through his company Mussgroov Productions.
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Luv Bug Starski
Instructor for classes 101, 151
The first DJ to ever rock a stadium venue, Luv Bug Starski is
living history and largely responsible for making the hip hop
DJ what it is today. Using every tool at his disposal, he is
one of the few DJ’s who is able to both DJ and MC for
the crowd at the same time. While he is constantly traveling
and rocking party’s for different clients and clubs, he
still finds time to bring his old school style into the classroom.
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DJ Jolene
Instructor for classes: DJ INT, 151, Electronic Music Workshop
San Francisco native, DJ Jolene has been churning out her blend
of house rhythms for over a decade now. Her funky deep house
tunes have infected almost every corner of her adopted hometown
of NYC. Jolene is a master of the house sound and even has a
global audience addicted to her selections through her internet
radio station, Digitally Imported House Channel. www.di.fm/house/info
www.djjolene.com
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DP One
Instructor for classes: DJ 202, DJ 303
A founding member of the Turntable Anihilists crew, DP One is
one of Hip Hops most up-and-coming talents. As a thorough practitioner
of the Hip-Hop culture art forms, DP One manifests himself through
DJ’ing, emceeing, and breaking. DP is always generous with his
time at the Academy for the betterment of the art form.
www.turntableanihilists.com
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DJ Sabo
Instructor for classes: DJ 151
Part of the Turntables on the Hudson crew, DJ Sabo is a master
mix DJ, able to rock the party no matter the type of music.
When not playing around the city or in Europe, Sabo can be found
at the Academy teaching a future generation of DJ’s.
www.solselectas.com
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Max Glazer
Instructor for classes: DJ 101, 151, 202
Who better to learn about club DJ’ing from than one of the most
popular and hardest working DJ’s in New York City. A NYC fixture,
Max can be found rocking the hottest clubs in the city and spinning
the biggest celebrity parties, from P Diddy’s to Donatella Versace’s.
When not in New York, he is usually traveling around the world
showcasing his talent.
www.djmaxglazer.com
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Roli Rho
Instructor for classes: DJ 303
Most people consider Roli one of the best beat jugglers in the
world. A constant fixture in the battle scene during the late
90’s and a legendary member of the 5th Platoon, Roli now gets
to share his expertise with Scratch students.
www.5thplatoon.com
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Kuttin Kandi
Instructor for classes: DJ 202
Not only is Kandi one of the best female battle DJ’s in the
world she is one of the best battle DJ’s, period. The only
female ever to advance to the USA DMC finals, she now spends
her time managing artists, making beats and inspiring a new
generation of female DJ’s at Scratch.
www.5thplatoon.com
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DJ Whatt
Instructor for classes: DJ 151
DJ Whatt, born in Brooklyn, has been involved within the electronic
music scene since 1996. He started as a DJ and today is the
proud owner of EMUOR, Electronic Music Under One Roof, a label
which is sold and distributed worldwide. When DJ Whatt is not
producing killer remixes or spinning at top electronic music
venues, you can find him helping students at Scratch.
www.djwhatt.com
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J.Dayz
Instructor for classes: DJ 101
A great club DJ who specializes in spinning Rock, John also
spends his time performing at Scratch DJ Academy events nationwide
and teaching future DJ’s how to scratch, mix, and blend.
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D Jay Jung
Instructor for classes: DJ 101
First rocking the crowd at the young age of 15, the former house
dj transitioned into the hip-hop and reggae genres, racking
up credentials left and right. Since 1995, (d)jay jung has possessed
the unique ability to motivate the crowd, known for linking
the past and the present jams into an overall soundtrack of
every venue he has come across. Either it be the nightclubs
of New York City, the studios of college radio stations, or
even along the tracks of NJ's Englishtown Raceway, Jay Jung
has been a rising personality on the 1's and 2's.
www.djayjung.com
www.myspace.com/djayjung
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