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INSTRUCTORS

The Sol Passion Music team of instructors is a select group of professional DJ’s, Producers, Studio Engineers, and Musicians who are passionate about sharing their craft through music education. Our instructors possess vast knowledge and understanding of their respective fields with years of music industry experience. We are dedicated to helping you explore and discover your potential as a budding musician through our courses.

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CASEY ANDERSON
Music Production Instructor & Hardware Synth Specialist
CASEY ANDERSON
Music Production Instructor & Hardware Synth Specialist
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BRANDON BIJAY GURUNG
DJ Instructor
Sansar Bijay Gurung, SINKEBRANDON, is a Hong Kong-based DJ with 10 years of experience with residency in clubs like Boomerang HK, Bungalow HK, Pacha Macau. He has opened for artists like Kaskade, Laidback Luke, Mark Knight and Oliver Heldens in Hong Kong and around Asia.
BRANDON BIJAY GURUNG
DJ Instructor
Sansar Bijay Gurung, SINKEBRANDON, is a Hong Kong-based DJ with 10 years of experience with residency in clubs like Boomerang HK, Bungalow HK, Pacha Macau. He has opened for artists like Kaskade, Laidback Luke, Mark Knight and Oliver Heldens in Hong Kong and around Asia.
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ROSTYSLAV KARANDASHEV
DJ Instructor + Traktor & Rekordbox Specialist
Rostyslav, Ukrainian-born and Hong Kong-raised, launched his DJ career in 2009, drawing inspiration from UK and South American finest pioneers that known for their subtle progressive storytelling. With over 15 years of experience performing for a variety of established brands, underground venues, and private sessions, he guides his students with a professional approach to house and organically melodic journeys, with occasional ventures into unexplored realms.
ROSTYSLAV KARANDASHEV
DJ Instructor + Traktor & Rekordbox Specialist
Rostyslav, Ukrainian-born and Hong Kong-raised, launched his DJ career in 2009, drawing inspiration from UK and South American finest pioneers that known for their subtle progressive storytelling. With over 15 years of experience performing for a variety of established brands, underground venues, and private sessions, he guides his students with a professional approach to house and organically melodic journeys, with occasional ventures into unexplored realms.
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ALDO 'ALEGAR' LEGARDA
Music Production & DJ Instructor
Aldo has been a DJ for over twenty years playing in different venues throughout the United States and Asia. He has also worked with big brands such as Casio, Coca-Cola, Monster Energy, Pioneer DJ, Redbull and Samsung VR on special events and promotions. As a music producer, Aldo has had several original releases over the past few years on the dance label ToneDef Beats. In 2018, he was signed to be an official remixer for the German dance label CNR Records.
ALDO 'ALEGAR' LEGARDA
Music Production & DJ Instructor
Aldo has been a DJ for over twenty years playing in different venues throughout the United States and Asia. He has also worked with big brands such as Casio, Coca-Cola, Monster Energy, Pioneer DJ, Redbull and Samsung VR on special events and promotions. As a music producer, Aldo has had several original releases over the past few years on the dance label ToneDef Beats. In 2018, he was signed to be an official remixer for the German dance label CNR Records.
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JAMIE MADDOCK
DJ & Music Production Instructor
Meet Jamie Maddock, An energetic and versatile producer and DJ hailing from all over. Born in Hong Kong, raised in Tokyo and being mixed Filipino - English. Jamie Maddock also performed at various venues in Hong Kong, Including Asia World Expo - Beatship and a majority of clubs in the heart of Central, Lan Kwai Fong. Recognised in Hong Kong as one of the rising stars, he is also notably one of the youngest.
JAMIE MADDOCK
DJ & Music Production Instructor
Meet Jamie Maddock, An energetic and versatile producer and DJ hailing from all over. Born in Hong Kong, raised in Tokyo and being mixed Filipino - English. Jamie Maddock also performed at various venues in Hong Kong, Including Asia World Expo - Beatship and a majority of clubs in the heart of Central, Lan Kwai Fong. Recognised in Hong Kong as one of the rising stars, he is also notably one of the youngest.
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FARRAH NG
DJ & Music Production Instructor
Farrah is a Hong Kong-based producer and DJ. She is a pioneer in the East Asian Bass and Trap communities and beyond. Acting as a vanguard for women in the scene, she sees no bounds with her lofty and infectious remixes and originals. Her releases across Jadū Dala, Bassrush, Electric Hawk, Below The Surface, and BredNButter garnered significant support from dance heavyweights Alison Wonderland, Flosstradamus and many more.
FARRAH NG
DJ & Music Production Instructor
Farrah is a Hong Kong-based producer and DJ. She is a pioneer in the East Asian Bass and Trap communities and beyond. Acting as a vanguard for women in the scene, she sees no bounds with her lofty and infectious remixes and originals. Her releases across Jadū Dala, Bassrush, Electric Hawk, Below The Surface, and BredNButter garnered significant support from dance heavyweights Alison Wonderland, Flosstradamus and many more.
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JACKY FUNG (JFÜNG)
DJ & Music Production Instructor
Born and raised in Hong Kong, JFÜNG started his journey of electronic music & djing since 2014 and after years of traveling around and exploring of music selections, the industry & rave production, he was deeply influenced by the underground scenes from multiple cities like Los Angeles, Taipei, Amsterdam, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and more.
JACKY FUNG (JFÜNG)
DJ & Music Production Instructor
Born and raised in Hong Kong, JFÜNG started his journey of electronic music & djing since 2014 and after years of traveling around and exploring of music selections, the industry & rave production, he was deeply influenced by the underground scenes from multiple cities like Los Angeles, Taipei, Amsterdam, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and more.
INTERNATIONAL & GUEST INSTRUCTORS
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MR. BILL
Sydney, Australia
MR. BILL
Sydney, Australia
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ERIC LAU
London, England
ERIC LAU
London, England
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SAMEED
Manchester, England
Local Talk Records & Skylax Records
SAMEED
Manchester, England
Local Talk Records & Skylax Records
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BEN START
Plymouth, England
Orchid-AM
BEN START
Plymouth, England
Orchid-AM
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JEFF CAYLOR
Indiana, USA
JEFF CAYLOR
Indiana, USA
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JAMES 'BROADBACK' WOODWARD
DJ Instructor
James Woodward, also known as Woodtek & Broadback has been DJing for 15 years. He started out DJing on pirate radio in the depths of East London out of a shipping crate. Since then, he has opened shows for many international music acts such as: B.Traits (BBC Radio 1) | DJ EZ (Kiss 100) Ms. Dynamite (Mercury Music Prize winner) Young Guru (Jay-Z’s producer) | DJ Zinc |Simian Mobile Disco | Brandon Fallis | Oneman | DJ Marky | Ben Pearce DJ Sliink | Simon Dunmore (Defected) | Man without a Clue (Defected)
JAMES 'BROADBACK' WOODWARD
DJ Instructor
James Woodward, also known as Woodtek & Broadback has been DJing for 15 years. He started out DJing on pirate radio in the depths of East London out of a shipping crate. Since then, he has opened shows for many international music acts such as: B.Traits (BBC Radio 1) | DJ EZ (Kiss 100) Ms. Dynamite (Mercury Music Prize winner) Young Guru (Jay-Z’s producer) | DJ Zinc |Simian Mobile Disco | Brandon Fallis | Oneman | DJ Marky | Ben Pearce DJ Sliink | Simon Dunmore (Defected) | Man without a Clue (Defected)
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ZAQ SAWYER COFFEY
Music Production Instructor & Sound Design Specialist
ZAQ SAWYER COFFEY
Music Production Instructor & Sound Design Specialist
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LUKE ROWELL
Music Production Instructor & Sound Design Specialist
Luke Rowell is an electronic musician from Wellington, New Zealand who has released eighteen albums of solo electronic music under two projects - the eighties style,
vocoder-driven synth power-pop of Disasteradio and Eyeliner. His music encompasses influences from all types of electronic music which has been an obsession since a very young age.
LUKE ROWELL
Music Production Instructor & Sound Design Specialist
Luke Rowell is an electronic musician from Wellington, New Zealand who has released eighteen albums of solo electronic music under two projects - the eighties style,
vocoder-driven synth power-pop of Disasteradio and Eyeliner. His music encompasses influences from all types of electronic music which has been an obsession since a very young age.
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DAVIS WILKY
DJ Instructor
Born & raised in Los Angeles, Davis moved to Hong Kong in 2018. Bringing the west coast sound to venues throughout the city.
DAVIS WILKY
DJ Instructor
Born & raised in Los Angeles, Davis moved to Hong Kong in 2018. Bringing the west coast sound to venues throughout the city.
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ANTHONY HOR
DJ Instructor & Scratch Specialist
DJ FU grew up in South London, exposed to London’s vibrant electronic music scene. Whether he’s playing at a secret underground rave, a brand launch event or to a crowd of ten thousand people, Fu has the experience and tunes to get the vibe right every time. Fu’s talents have seen him play all over the world for some of the best festivals and venues.
ANTHONY HOR
DJ Instructor & Scratch Specialist
DJ FU grew up in South London, exposed to London’s vibrant electronic music scene. Whether he’s playing at a secret underground rave, a brand launch event or to a crowd of ten thousand people, Fu has the experience and tunes to get the vibe right every time. Fu’s talents have seen him play all over the world for some of the best festivals and venues.
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NISHAD SUBBA
Music Production & DJ Instructor
With 13 years of experience spinning for major clubs in Hong Kong and Asia, Krayon has also opened for artists like KSHMR, Skrillex, SteveAoki, Diplo, Don Diablo and AlanWalker. Krayon is passionate about producing; his most recent recognition was from Spinnin' Records for hisremix of Watermät's track 'Fade'.
NISHAD SUBBA
Music Production & DJ Instructor
With 13 years of experience spinning for major clubs in Hong Kong and Asia, Krayon has also opened for artists like KSHMR, Skrillex, SteveAoki, Diplo, Don Diablo and AlanWalker. Krayon is passionate about producing; his most recent recognition was from Spinnin' Records for hisremix of Watermät's track 'Fade'.
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HARIKIRI
London, England
HARIKIRI
London, England
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STEFANO RITTERI
London, England
Congaloid, Saved & Pets Recordings
STEFANO RITTERI
London, England
Congaloid, Saved & Pets Recordings
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TVfrom86
Paris, France
Balance Alliance & Popcorn Records
TVfrom86
Paris, France
Balance Alliance & Popcorn Records
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CHAMBOCHE
London, England
Tusk Wax, Throne of Blood, Traveller Records, Black Key Records, W&O Street Tracks, Let's Play Huse, Delayed Audio, Under the Shade
CHAMBOCHE
London, England
Tusk Wax, Throne of Blood, Traveller Records, Black Key Records, W&O Street Tracks, Let's Play Huse, Delayed Audio, Under the Shade
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ELPHICK 'DELF' WO
Maschine Specialist
Delf is a Chinese producer who has always been fascinated by the intrinsic value of music. Trained with classical piano at the age of 6, he is looped in the endless possibilities that 88 keys can do. However, the creative forces constantly drive him to experimenting with different styles and instruments later on. Since his record-collector father gave him his first LP, Delf is opened up by the world of jazz, soul, funk, classical, rock, RnB, and many more.
ELPHICK 'DELF' WO
Maschine Specialist
Delf is a Chinese producer who has always been fascinated by the intrinsic value of music. Trained with classical piano at the age of 6, he is looped in the endless possibilities that 88 keys can do. However, the creative forces constantly drive him to experimenting with different styles and instruments later on. Since his record-collector father gave him his first LP, Delf is opened up by the world of jazz, soul, funk, classical, rock, RnB, and many more.
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JANETTE SLACK
DJ Instuctor
Female, funky and Eurasian: if anybody embodies the future of music in the 21st century, it’s Hong Kong-born, internationally renowned producer, label boss, composer and DJ Janette Slack.
JANETTE SLACK
DJ Instuctor
Female, funky and Eurasian: if anybody embodies the future of music in the 21st century, it’s Hong Kong-born, internationally renowned producer, label boss, composer and DJ Janette Slack.
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MAN ONE
Pioneer DJ Specialist
After more than twenty years frequenting the world's DJ booths, Man One brings a unique skill-set to Sol Passion Music. Specialising in the entire range of Pioneer DJ products from decks to EFX, controllers and the flagship NXS2 CDJS and DJM, his real world experience is second to none.
MAN ONE
Pioneer DJ Specialist
After more than twenty years frequenting the world's DJ booths, Man One brings a unique skill-set to Sol Passion Music. Specialising in the entire range of Pioneer DJ products from decks to EFX, controllers and the flagship NXS2 CDJS and DJM, his real world experience is second to none.
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BERNY LEMAN
DJ Instructor & Pioneer Specialist
BERNY LEMAN
DJ Instructor & Pioneer Specialist
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MIKE WOLF
DJ/Vinyl/Remixing + Traktor & Rekordbox Specialist
An expert in Native Instrument's Traktor & Pioneer DJ's Rekordbox ecosystem for more than a decade - Mike utilises this technology in his own signature mixing performances that includes 4 decks and outboard gear for complex layering. As well as teaching the techniques and principles behind this live remixing style of DJ’ing in his advance classes & workshops, he is also the founder of Sol Passion Music.
MIKE WOLF
DJ/Vinyl/Remixing + Traktor & Rekordbox Specialist
An expert in Native Instrument's Traktor & Pioneer DJ's Rekordbox ecosystem for more than a decade - Mike utilises this technology in his own signature mixing performances that includes 4 decks and outboard gear for complex layering. As well as teaching the techniques and principles behind this live remixing style of DJ’ing in his advance classes & workshops, he is also the founder of Sol Passion Music.
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BENJAMIN OH
Music Production & Electronic Music Theory Instructor
Benjamin Bin Jie Oh, known as his stage name Pressure Kay has carved through the music industry with his genre bending bass-driven sounds. His productions have pushed and broken the boundaries of Trap, Dubstep and Future Bass, to name a few. As both a producer and an engineer, Ben founded Hyperspace Studio not only to further develop his rapidly growing discography, but also to serve his passion and uplift artists across all genres of music.
BENJAMIN OH
Music Production & Electronic Music Theory Instructor
Benjamin Bin Jie Oh, known as his stage name Pressure Kay has carved through the music industry with his genre bending bass-driven sounds. His productions have pushed and broken the boundaries of Trap, Dubstep and Future Bass, to name a few. As both a producer and an engineer, Ben founded Hyperspace Studio not only to further develop his rapidly growing discography, but also to serve his passion and uplift artists across all genres of music.
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KWAN YIP
Music Production & DJ Instructor
Kwan is a Hong Kong-based musician and music producer. His music embodies layers of renovating electronic music and beats production. Through digital manipulation of authentic beats and sampling elements, his work blended electronic music with contemporary sonic content accompanied by a hint of oriental touch.
KWAN YIP
Music Production & DJ Instructor
Kwan is a Hong Kong-based musician and music producer. His music embodies layers of renovating electronic music and beats production. Through digital manipulation of authentic beats and sampling elements, his work blended electronic music with contemporary sonic content accompanied by a hint of oriental touch.
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YOUNG GURU
Delaware, USA
RocNation
YOUNG GURU
Delaware, USA
RocNation
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TEE
Toronto, Canada
Kuya Productions
TEE
Toronto, Canada
Kuya Productions
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CRACKAZAT
Uppsala, Sweden
CRACKAZAT
Uppsala, Sweden
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LAY-FAR
Moscow, Russia
Local Talk, City Fly, Atjazz Record Company, Soundofspeed, Tru Thoughts, 4Lux, Tokyo Dawn, Shadeleaf Music, Lazy Days, Basic Fingers, Fifty Fathoms Deep, Rebirth...
LAY-FAR
Moscow, Russia
Local Talk, City Fly, Atjazz Record Company, Soundofspeed, Tru Thoughts, 4Lux, Tokyo Dawn, Shadeleaf Music, Lazy Days, Basic Fingers, Fifty Fathoms Deep, Rebirth...
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MAX WILD
New York City, USA
ObliqSound
MAX WILD
New York City, USA
ObliqSound
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DEVIN WILHELM
DJ & Music Production Instructor. Live Performance Specialist
DEVIN WILHELM
DJ & Music Production Instructor. Live Performance Specialist
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ISAAC CHAN
Music Production Instructor & Singer/Song Writing Specialist
ISAAC CHAN
Music Production Instructor & Singer/Song Writing Specialist
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ALEX CARR
Music Production Instructor & Studio Engineer
Alex’s musical career began when he was 12 in Shanghai, China. Having lived in Shanghai for 10 years, he has spent a lot of time behind drum kits on stages and in studios and experimented with production techniques curated from China’s party capitals’ vibrant electronic music scene.
ALEX CARR
Music Production Instructor & Studio Engineer
Alex’s musical career began when he was 12 in Shanghai, China. Having lived in Shanghai for 10 years, he has spent a lot of time behind drum kits on stages and in studios and experimented with production techniques curated from China’s party capitals’ vibrant electronic music scene.
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JAKE JEONG
Music Production Instructor & Mixing Engineer Specialist
JAKE JEONG
Music Production Instructor & Mixing Engineer Specialist
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DARYLL GRIGGS
DJ Instructor
Born in London but spending most of his life in Asia, Daryll spent a period back in the U.K. from 2008 to 2016. Now he is returning to Hong kong and bringing back with him the sound of London.
DARYLL GRIGGS
DJ Instructor
Born in London but spending most of his life in Asia, Daryll spent a period back in the U.K. from 2008 to 2016. Now he is returning to Hong kong and bringing back with him the sound of London.
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KONSTANTIN POZDNYAEV
DJ & Music Production Instructor
Kostiya is a Moscow born, Hong Kong raised producer. His career took off in Vancouver where he quickly became known for his deep and melodic style. He runs a music label called Beatsolow and hosts events across Thailand, Canada and Hong Kong.
Kostiya previously sided gigs through a residency placement at You Plus One with renown artists as Matthias Meyer, Gab Rhome and Edu Imbernon.
KONSTANTIN POZDNYAEV
DJ & Music Production Instructor
Kostiya is a Moscow born, Hong Kong raised producer. His career took off in Vancouver where he quickly became known for his deep and melodic style. He runs a music label called Beatsolow and hosts events across Thailand, Canada and Hong Kong.
Kostiya previously sided gigs through a residency placement at You Plus One with renown artists as Matthias Meyer, Gab Rhome and Edu Imbernon.
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