The DJ Academy

About Us

We Love Music & the art of DJ'ing

Welcome to the DJ Academy, we are the interiors boutique DJ & Electronic music education facility and we pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of musical creation and technology. Having said that, where DJ & Producer culture often goes astray is when it chases the latest greatest without a regard for the foundation that elevated it. This is exactly why you’ll see shelves of vinyl as a constant fixture at the school. We believe it’s the relationship between the past and present that will create the best future and these are exactly the ideas that we try to foreground in our classes. 


Our mandate is simple: have fun with records and electronics! We strive to find new ways to teach and creatively express ourselves by playing with sound. This means that all of our instructors are pursuing artistic goals and sharing those past and present experiences with the many students that become part of the DJA family. We get to know everyone personally because we keep our classes small. Our studio is located in the Ninth Lab, which is Kamloops’ largest and most expressive creative studio, something we love as the space is based on creative thought. So, come in, kick your shoes off and enjoy exploring the art of DJing, scratching, and/or producing in a learning environment that we hope you’ll find as comfortable, open, and expansive as home. 

We are in the industry. So we practice what we preach

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DJ Academy

Our Teachers

Jesse Faubert

DJ Jesse

Jesse is the founder of Common Sound, Kamloops’ top DJ & AV company for the past 10 years. Jesse has a vast knowledge of not only the technical skills of DJ’ing, but he also has a deep understanding of what it takes to have success within the industry. 

Jesse has had a long successful career as a DJ, working alongside the likes of Chris Lake, Steve Aoki, and Jayceeoh. As well as playing for crowds of 12,000+ people. And as a company, Common Sound has had very strong partnerships working for the likes of lululemon, Hockey Canada, Sephora, contracted to play at their events and activations. 

Travis Scott

DJ Travis

Travis’ love for music started at a young age when he started playing the alto saxophone and guitar. His passion grew when he attended KISSM (Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music) where he started playing both jazz music and blues music. 

Travis took that love for music to DJing when he was 24 years old. And quickly found himself with a residency at the Commodore, and at Heroes Pub (now known as the Den) .

Travis often tries to incorporate both the art of DJing with saxophone in live environments, creating a very unique experience. 

Guille Ciudad

DJ Guille

As a resident DJ who is deeply passionate about his craft, Guille is constantly looking for new sounds, rhythms, and beats to infuse into his sets. His heart beats for electronic music, with its pulsing energy and endless possibilities for experimentation and creativity.

But he also has a deep love for Latin music, with its vibrant melodies and infectious rhythms that never fail to get people moving. He’s always looking for ways to blend these two genres, creating a unique sound that will get any crowd pumped up and dancing.

Whether he’s playing at a club, a festival, or a private event, his goal is always the same: to create an unforgettable experience for his audience that will leave them wanting more. For him, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing people come together on the dancefloor, united by the power of music.

Emmanuel Zamba

Audio Engineer

Emmanuels passion for music began 15 years ago, when he started experimenting with recording equipment, while playing in a Gospel band. During his time in there, he collaborated with a variety of musicians, from rising talents to well-established stars.

He is well-known among musicians for his meticulous attention to detail and talent for bringing out the best in each recording session. He has experience working on projects in a variety of musical genres, such as rock, hip-hop, and electronic music.

His clients value his originality, professionalism, and commitment to providing the finest sound possible. He spends time getting to know their vision and collaborates closely with them to make it a reality. He always puts his heart and emotion into his job, whether he’s mixing the vocals of a single artist or recording a complete band.

While the art of DJing, scratching, and beat making has often been clouded by gimmicks, competition, and commercialism, we bring forward the school of thought that the DJ & Producer is a musician and the turntable an expansive instrument of personal expression. We would love to help you explore DJing, whether it be with a career goal in mind, or just to explore the art.