After the very first session i'd had with Jules, I had made significantly more progress than in the previous year i'd wasted aimlessly trying to teach myself to mix. Jules not only taught me the technique to manually beat-match but got me thinking and recognizing musical patters of 'bars' and 'phrases' so I could read where the tracks were going to go and could really enjoy mixing, and could time the transitions a whole lot better. This came in handy because after a fair bit of hard work and confidence instilled in me from Jules I managed to land a solid residency within months and playing live I learnt that you can't always plan your sets, the knowledge of reading the patterns of music i'd picked up meant I could improvise. Anyway, I'm waffling a bit, but basically I'd definitely rate Jules as a teacher and motivator! What is probably worth mentioning also is that I plan on going back to the studio with him very soon, two and a bit years on, for him to teach me how to produce my own music, exciting times! read more

Abstract Source 155 Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London E16 06-09-2011 Jules Dickens of Abstract Source a topnotch Music Producer/Teacher That's right, Jules is a topnotch Music Producer and a skill teacher, all I know today is from his teaching skills of making sure that you have all the basis correct and up to date by combining both the technical and creativity on your side. From day one as I had no experience neither as a DJ nor as a Music Producer and yes from novice standpoint he gave me all the tools I needed to improve at the level I am today up and running in the music industry, still a lot to learn to be at his level but because of his teaching commitment I'm quiet confident for the future. If you're looking for a good teacher go for it, Jules Dickens of Abstract Source is who you need to get up and running. If I can do it after my session with Jules methodology then you can do it too I'm as confident as ever today then before taking his training courses. read more

found Jules after searching for weeks for a good music production course. I was looking for 1 on 1 tuition, not too much on theory and not too expensive. All I found previously were expensive group classes. Luckily I found Jules where we arranged 1 on 1 production classes tailor made for whatever I wanted to do, whenever I wanted to do it. Classes like this are not easy to find! And the price is a fraction of what the big production schools charge. I had done a previous production course 5 years ago at a well known music college but I have learned more by doing my monthly sessions with Jules than I did in a year at the music college. I can now confidently make my own tunes from scratch. The classes are very relaxed and in 3 hours alot can be achieved. Jules is an excellent teacher and easy to get along with, and makes some top class tunes himself in all genres of dance music. Highly recommended! read more

Jules Dickens of Abstract Source is a very inspiring Music producer & teacher. He produced my Songwriting & Music producing to a first class standard & I learned alot in the process about Music production. He has Mastered Music producing & tutored me in these areas /Music promotion /Electronic Music production / Music arrangement & composition/Artist & Bands Music production / Artist Development/ co-writing. He has been also Life coached in Musical Success by a top Life coach in London so he definately knows the ropes to inspire customers. I cannot praise him enough he is responsible for my musical success! If you are serious about being a recording Artist, Music producer or DJ Jules Dickens of Abstract Source has a custom made course for you! 10 out of 10, 5 stars I highly recommend him. The best Business I have ever spent my money on it was worth every penny. Michael Smith read more

Jules was the tutor on a DJ course I took recently. This was something I'd been wanting to do for a number of years, and just hadn't got round to doing it. After a days training, it made me wish I had done this much earlier, as Jules is a great teacher and has a real knack of breaking elements of DJing down into component parts, and then explaining each part in detail so that you can appreciate very quickly what it is you are trying to do. At the end of the day you then get a chance to do a recorded mix, where you put all you've learned into practice, and I was really surprised at how much I'd learned in one day. I'd thoroughly recommend this course for anyone at any level. The 8 hours flew past and it was a really enjoyable course, as we had pretty much one to one tuition and constant practical experience which really helped. read more

I had the good fortune to run into Jules recently at a time when I needed several of my electronic dance music tracks mastered before sending them off to a label in Germany. He not only took the job, he delivered much faster then expected, and when I heard the results, I was simply astonished with the sonic clarity and brilliance of expression that he brought out in my work. I heard things I had barely been aware of when composing them details, balance between sounds, clean silences between. Things I was barely aware of when creating the tracks, despite my years as a composer and audio engineer. Quality work and affordability. And I learned some important lessons that will help my mixes in the future. Jules is my main man now. No other will do. Highly recommended. read more

I've just completed a music production course on Ableton Live with Jules from Abstract Source and am definitely giving him 5 stars. I had three 4 hour sessions over the course of a few weeks and the time in each one just disappeared and I came out thinking what a great way to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon. Everything was explained in a very easy to understand and logical way taking me right from the theory through to all the functionality of Ableton. This was obviously all done alongside a lot of practical work getting the hang of different features and techniques right up to making a complete track with vocals during the final session. Taught me lots about production and Ableton and I had an awesome time doing it. Definitely recommended. read more

I have recently worked with Jules from Abstract Source and was very pleased with the results. Not only was the standard of production extremely high, Jules' friendly manner and communication was excellent. We worked across the internet and I found it very easy to swap files and work collaboratively; even though we were miles apart. Jules is patient, insightful and offers great advice. Jules is also flexible and quick to realise what I (the customer) wanted, before I really even knew myself! I would work this way with Abstract Source again (across the internet) and plan to shortly but I am also very excited by the new Brick Lane studio, which will add yet another dimension to the superb service and skills Abstract Source already offer. read more

Without the expert services of Jules at Abstract Source I may never have released my first BeatsMyth album 'Defining Moments'. In terms of the final sound of the masters I got back for all 15 album tracks, he had simply breathed new life into the music which subsequently inspired me to make those recordings available to the world. The quality, depth and overall balance is better than I ever could have imagined. I don't know what the secret is, but it works every time. Jules has since personally mastered a 3 track 'SoulFire' EP for a new project I am involved in 'World Soul Fusion'. We hope Jules at Abstract Source will be available to provide mastering services for the upcoming album in early 2012 and beyond. read more

Booking the DJ course with Jules at Abstract Source was the best thing I could have done to kick start my career within the music industry. As I had no experience and was a complete novice Jules had a big task on his hands. Not only did he make me feel very comfortable on my first 3 hour session he showed me all components of the decks I was learning on. He also had me beat matching basic beats by the end of the session. He was very patient with me and took everything a step at a time. Saying that, i progressed very quickly and credit that solely to him. Without Jules I would not have played in some of londons biggest clubs. I look forward to going on the Music production course very soon. Thanks Jules. read more

This was a fantastic way to spend the day. Left feeling like i understood a lot more about how to mix tracks, what works and doesn't, and why. Jules, the instructor/DJ is really friendly and very knowledgable, so anything you want to ask will get answered, and it's clear he knows what he's talking about. Being shown how to use decent vynl equipment to properly mix was the highlight for me, but the latter parts of the day spent electronically mixing, beat matching and creating your own playlist gave a good insight into how things are often done today and helped in understanding the things you get taught. Overall well worth it and a great day. read more

Spent an a day with Jules doing a DJ-workshop at the end of August and enjoyed myself to the full. Having been on somewhat of a hiatus for several years with regards to buying/listening to electronic music, I decided to register for the day-long course, which focused on the theory and practice behind beat matching and pitch control techniques. We then moved onto to a bit of digital mixing on the computer in the afternoon and laid down a mix. Jules is a very knowledgable and personable teacher and it was refreshing to discuss DJ theory and music with someone with a similar taste in music and who is on a similar wavelength. All good! read more

A highly recommendable experience! Jules as a tutor is absolutely superb; working at whatever pace you're most comfortable to produce something that is ultimately you your creation and not just mainstream dance which admittedly I thought might be the case initially. Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of sound technology, however don't let that intimidate you! Even if you're at the most basic of levels in music production, Jules is really patient and you will come out the other side with a lot more information, tips and tricks, and experience of working in a great little studio! The location's just wicked too! read more

Jules has a great way of teaching people like myself who have had no real experience of music production, yet I've learnt so quickly in a short space of time. Jules certainly makes me feel relaxed and comfortable and his teaching methods are more than exemplory. I certainly learnt alot more than I ever learned in College, hands on work with Jules is a real breath of fresh air. I am Learning Disabled and have struggled many times in my life and through Jules's help I have come such a long way in a short space of time. I never thought in a million years I would be doing music to this standard Thanks Jules! read more

I was lucky enough to receive as a birthday present an introductory course from Jules on electronic music, in order to start making full use of my midi keyboard. Over the course of a few weekends, Jules took me from the very basics through to creating, recording, and producing a track fantastic progress in my opinion with a great teaching style. I was particularly impressed with Jules's ability to explain the theory in very practical terms, which facilitated the learning process I would definitely recommend Jules at Abstract Source for anyone wanting to improve their producing skills. read more

I done an 8 hour DJ course with Jules consisting of 4 2 hour sessions! We worked on traktor, vinyl, beat matching and it was the best thing i ever did!!! He taught me so much and he is still here to answer any of my questions and offer support even now after i have finished the course! I also did a short 2 hour course with Tim Temple (Dj Myme) on mixing hip hop using vinyl and the serato program! He taught me loads of different ways of mixing hip hop and rnb which can't typically be beat matched! I definatly plan to do more sessions with both Jules and Tim. Amy Donovan read more

Well i think 5 stars is a bit underrating Jules's talents, as he's a versatile and creative artist too i guess Jules can quickly adapt to anybody's style with his intuitive approach to teaching, along with his vast knowledge of music production..i was struggling alone not making much progress and after the third session with Abstract Source i could finally dance to my own track! I think i was lucky to have Jules as my teacher, a great personality too, i knew he was the one for me when i listened to his music. Barthelemy Minimix read more

I have been studying music production with Abstract Source (Jules Dickens) for a few months and knowledge and depth of music of what I have learnt is amazing. Weekly classes I have found to be the best, working one-to-one with a producer with many years of experience and knowledge of several genres of music. I am very pleased with our work so far and thanks to Jules' patience I have progressed a lot; and I'm extremely happy to have found a teacher who can help achieve my goals! read more

returning to creating music after almost 15 years, I had found the step into recording and producing my own music on logic quite daunting. I had nothing to worry about as Jules and Iain guided me through a beginners course tailored to what I was looking for. The tuition was both outstanding and easy to take in and was set to a pace that made me not only create music but actually do it competently. Abstract Source are to be recommended!!! read more