Off Centre DJ School - Downtown Toronto

Steptone

One half of widely acclaimed Toronto turntable band iNSiDEaMiND and founder of Off Centre, Erik Laar studied instruments since he was 5 (piano, guitar, violin, and vocal), but for him nothing matched up to the turntable. Since 1996 his decks have come a close second to time spent eating and sleeping. This devotion to the arts has garnered world wide attention with invitations to do big time shows like the Warped tour, Nuit Blanche Festival, and flying back and forth from performances in the UK and California. Having founded Off Centre in 2004 his mission was to pay his rent! Soon enough he found that he had a chance to break through the restrictions that turned him off learning music traditionally. While sticking to basic principles, foundations, and theories that are essential in understanding music, above all else he pushes self expression and having fun as the key ingredients. (for more info on past achievements and ongoing projects visit www.insideamind.net)

Professor Fingers

The other half of Toronto turntable band iNSiDEaMiND the name says it all. Having mastered the craft through countless musical projects, Cheldon Paterson is the master of Finger manipulation. An advocator of the turntable being pushed beyond the creative strangle hold of the club driven standard, he explores sound with the intention of creating a timeless experience for his audience. With over 10 years of platter pushing, he thrives off sharing his wealth of knowledge and skill honing in to the turntable as a musical instrument. Tune in to his Toronto radio show on CKLN 88.1FM every Friday @ 5pm to get a taste of what he's on to. (insideAmind.net)

DJ Shagz

DJ Shagz (aka Stephen Scholtz) has been spinning records for over a decade in and around the GTA at various venues, including the El Mocambo, Revival and Kool Hause. He's opened for The Crystal Method, My Brilliant Beast, David Usher and Methodology, among others, playing for crowds from 2 to 2000. Whether rocking the floor, broadcasting over the internet, or making mix CDs (or mp3s!), Shagz brings his mix of house, breaks, funk 'n hip hop (with a touch of drum 'n bass) for everybody's aural pleasure. (For more, check out www.djshagz.com)

DJ Veteran

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