Book & Learn

I’m Jack, the producer and DJ behind Between Times. I grew up on the London/Essex border with garage coming out of every car window, and I’ve spent 15 years in music, the last two of them playing and making music in Shanghai. I’m also a music teacher, so I teach the way I’d want to be taught: hands-on, in the software, no jargon for the sake of it.

Book a DJ

Private parties, brand events, corporate nights, weddings and club sets across Shanghai. I read a room fast and play for it: soulful and funky house, garage and R&B when the night wants energy, Latin and reggaeton for a mixed floor, and something smoother over dinner and drinks.

• Events: launches, corporate parties, weddings, private parties, rooftops and clubs
• Played: POP, Bellagio, Hotel Indigo Rooftop, FLAIR, Edition, and a former residency at Stardust with What The Funk
• Kit: I bring my own AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ or Omnis-Duo, or play on the venue’s CDJs

Rates on request. Email hi@betweentimesmusic.com with the date, the venue or type of event, and rough timings, and I’ll come back to you within a couple of days.

Learn production or DJing

One-to-one and small-group lessons in Ableton Live and DJing, in my home studio in Shanghai or online, starting January 2027. You’ll learn on the same gear I use: AlphaTheta decks, Ableton Push and Move, and Maschine. Beginners are welcome, and so are producers sitting on a folder of unfinished eight-bar loops.

• 1:1 lessons: 60 minutes, built around the track you actually want to make
• Short courses: e.g. UK garage in Ableton, over 4 weeks
• DJ basics: beatmatching, structure, reading a floor, building a set

Want a place? Email hi@betweentimesmusic.com with “Lessons” in the subject, and I’ll add you to the list for first dates.