School of Electronic Music Staff
At SEM, our tutors and staff are highly qualified professionals.
Holding degree-level education or boasting extensive, long-term experience in the music industry.
DJ Mark One
School of Electronic Music Owner, an accomplished DJ since 1991, electronic music education innovator, curator of the GCSE curriculum in DJing for exam boards OCR, AQA, and Eduquas. Curator and examiner for the world's first accredited graded examinations with London College of Music (Grades 1, 3, and 5) approved and regulated by Ofqual. DJ/Producer for multi platinum selling band Texas.
Shelley Wilson
Head of Admin & Student Services. With a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young people, Shelley has built a dynamic career spanning music, education, and youth empowerment.
Joss Gleave
Social Media & Digital Content Creator. Multi-disciplinary creative designer with over 11 years experience across a broad span of traditional and digital projects in sport, health & fitness, e-commerce and FMCG sectors.
Leo Neville
Music Production, DJ, & Music Composition Tutor. Teaches: Complete DJ Course, Private DJ Tuition, Private Music Production & Music Composition.
Nina Wilde
Online Logic Pro Tutor. Nina Wilde has been in the music industry for 25+ years as a touring DJ and producer, racking up numerous number 1s on iTunes, Apple Music, Beatport, Traxsource and much more.
Holly Clarke
Complete DJ Tutor. Holly Jay is a recognised and well respected international DJ with over 10 years of experience in the music industry. Wowing crowds at New Year's celebrations in Hong Kong with Ministry of Sound's HedKandi and Kempinski luxurious 5* Resort in St Moritz, Switzerland.
DJ Rasp
Complete DJ & Scratch Lab Tutor. DJ Rasp first started out on the scratch battle scene, making a name for himself by winning 8 British DJ championship titles (DMC and IDA). He's also an Official Rane Artist and Digital DJ Tips Tutor.
Michael Beardsley
Artist Development & Logic Pro Tutor. With over a decade of experience as an artist, producer, and DJ, Michael has left his mark on the underground electronic music scene, featuring on more than 25 renowned labels like 4NCY, Audio Addict, and Four Corners Music.
Sean Mbaya
Music Production, Mixing & Mastering Tutor. Sean has been in the industry for 20 years, signed as a music producer and writer to labels for the likes of Mercury, Universal, and Sony Records. A qualified audio engineer, sound designer, mastering engineer, and tutor with a Bachelor's in Electronic Engineering and a Master's in Audio Production.
Leo Seal
Music Production Tutor (Ableton). Leo has been producing music for over 8 years, starting from college and university where he earned a First-Class Honours degree in music production. His focus is UK and US rap, but loves experimenting with different genres like drum and bass, indie, and R&B.
DJ Misschief
Private DJ Tutor. DJ Misschief is a self-taught Open Format DJ. Headlining warm up sets alongside: Rozalla, Livin' Joy, Baby D, Brandon Block, Deadmau5, Sash, STEPS, Boyzone and more! Maggie has also DJ'd onboard international touring Cruise Ships.
Andy Whitson
Private DJ Tutor. Andy Whitson (Big Andy DJ) has more than 25 years experience on the music scene. Now specialising in bespoke open format DJ sets for private parties, events, bars/restaurants, weddings and corporate functions.