The West Coast Academy of Sound, is a highly exclusive, talent development service, geared towards the growth of Canadian Electronic Dance Music. Utilizing the advantages of preplanned & customizable curriculums, guest & resident instructors and group as well as one on one classes, West Coast Academy of Sound offers what no other production & DJ school can. Though the Academy has enlisted the serv
ices of several local artists & DJ's to design and perfect it's class structure, it is lead by Canada's very own Soulfix. As a multi-award winning, multi-chart topping, multi-residency holding, multi-record label owner, Soulfix has a wealth of experience that few can match. Having played headlining spots at venues like Hush & Celebrities here in the west, all the way to Guvernment & Comfort Zone in the east, he's honed his craft to a fine art. With over 30 beatport top 100 singles, spanning across 6 genres, Soulfix's productions have caught the attention of a veritable who's who in the DJ world, including spins and support from: Infected Mushroom, Deep Dish, Peace Treaty, Porter Robinson, Donald Glaude, Bad Boy Bill, Afrojack, Dirty Loud and Tommy Trash just to name a few. Here's what Soulfix's past studio partners, touring mates and former students have to say about it:
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Lazy Rich - Owner - Big Fish Recordings
Ultra/Owlsa/Bug Eyed Recording Artist
Vancouver BC
"Soulfix really helped me to get my confidence up when DJing, turning me from just a DJ into a performer."
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Paul Anthony - Owner - Dirty Fabric Recordings
Ultra/Juicy Music/Mix Mash Recording Artist
Denver Colorado
"Soulfix is one of Canada's top electronic talents. My boy is holding down the North."
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The Incredible Melting Man - Owner Champion Beats/Gold N Tech Records
Host of Filthy Bass on Digitally Imported Radio
Bug Eyed/Bass Boom/Ho-Ju Recordings Artist
Toronto Ontario
"Soulfix was already a solid, motivated, creative producer in my opinion, then I had a chance to rinse it out with him & Lazy Rich live a few years back...wow. The man has a full mastery of the mixer & uses it like an instrument. Secondly, he engages the crowd with an energy i wish i had, which leads me to believe Soulfix is actually not of this world, possibly an alien from a far away galaxy where beats are the preferred language"
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Chi No - Resident DJ - 9one9
Dirty Fabric/Atomic Zoo/New World Out of Order Recording Artist
Victoria BC
"Fix is fluent in speaking robot... The guys brain is programmed to sequence sound into musical masterpieces... His work ethic is like no other and his electro sound is unique and ever evolving! He is a wealth of knowledge and has taught me a lot about live performance, studio time, and everything in between"
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Dylan Kennedy - Owner - Atomic Zoo Recordings
Supreme Hustle/Atomic Zoo/Audio Planet Recording Artist
Calgary Alberta
"The first time I ever saw Soulfix DJ, I knew there was something special about this guy. His dedication to the craft is second to none and he is always pushing himself to the next level, always striving to outdo himself each and every time he gets on the decks. Its no surprise to me how far this guy has come in such a short amount of time. His wide spectrum of skills from song selection, stage presence, energy and focus down to the many tricks up his sleeve, including scratching, beat juggling, and even just knowing exactly when to pull that secret weapon out of his record bag allow him to be one of the most impressive and versatile and DJ's out there. This guy lives, breathes and eats DJing, and you only need to see him in action once to see what I'm talking about."
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JuDos - A&R Director - New World Out of Order
Audio Planet/Dirty Korner/New World Out of Order Recording Artist
Winnipeg Manitoba
"When Soulfix first told me he was starting a DJ school it made perfect sense to me, when it comes to anything musical I can honestly say no one has taught me more, inspired me as much, pushed me to improve as hard while still being incredibly patient and understanding. I know I count myself very Fortunate to have met him and to have been in a position to learn from his years of experience. there is no one I'd rather have instructing me in the ways of turntablism and production."
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G-Relic (Former Student)
Audio Planet Recording Artist
Edmonton Alberta
"When I think about passion, raw skill and soul in music... I can't say that I know too many people that can pull it all off.. First time I watched Michael behind the decks I realized..lots of people talk the talk.. But this kid WALKS the walk. Not only does he exude so much passion for his dream..but he does it like its going out of style. I can't say that I know anyone else with as much talent in one package as he does. He's either writing intense melodies or raising the hair on the back of your neck while droppin your favorite tune. I learned a lot off Soulfix but if I had to say what the biggest thing was..It would be his overall drive, never surrender.. This is my dream and I am going to make it attitude. His focus and passion is contagious.. Anyone learning from him will feel comfortable and accepted. It's worth every penny."
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Bionic Funk - Label Manager - Audio Planet Recordings
Play Nasty/Macro Recordings/Subb-Beat Records Recording Artist
Saskatoon Saskatchewan
"Soulfix is a wealth of knowledge. what I have learned from him has helped me dramatically improve my DJ skills, stage presence and production quality. His continued teachings and support allow me to set the bar high and strive for excellence. He truly is a great teacher and mentor"
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