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Justin Reed

Director of Electronic Music
illmeasures Chicago
Mercury Soul Resident DJ and Director of Electronic Music is available for lessons and mentoring for the following topics: DJing (all skill levels), Ableton Live (all skill levels), synthesizers and drum machines for studio, modular synthesis (introduction), Electronic music production and history, event production.

30 year music industry veteran DJ.
Ableton Live user and coach since 2004.
Deep musical knowledge and experience across dozens of genres and subgenres.  I love to teach and share my experience with interested parties.  Let's start or continue your musical journey together!

No 2 students are identical - I will work to get to know your unique needs and goals and help identify where you are on your personal journey in music.  While I can do the most for beginners with no previous experience, amateurs and professionals alike are welcome in my class!  I love to share my love for and knowledge in DJ culture and music as well as technology and production and performance techniques of modern music.

JUSTIN REED, appearing under his own name, as well as multiple production aliases (Floodreed, DJR, 657 Connection, Striz and the R), as a DJ for Mercury Soul. Beyond sharing the DJ duties for the events Justin is a guiding force behind the electro side of the evenings, bringing the DJ playlists in line with any theme or focus more clearly represented by the acoustic program. With 23 years of experience performing as a DJ under a multitude of genres and environments, Justin brings the rich history of electronic and dance music to bear in his preparation and performance. Additionally, Justin has a deep history producing events including underground raves to club shows, sushi bars to corporate events. With Mercury Soul he is able to bring all of this experience to the table.

Justin  is available for lessons and mentoring for the following topics: DJing (all skill levels), Ableton Live (all skill levels), synthesizers and drum machines for studio, modular synthesis (introduction), Electronic music production and history, event production.

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