The UK's Leading Academy for DJ and Music Production Courses

London Sound Academy (LSA) is an electronic music academy based in London, UK, offering unparalleled DJ courses and music production programmes. Renowned for its world-class reputation, LSA has established itself as the leading destination for electronic music education in Europe. LSA has been instrumental in the establishment of many electronic artists, helping launch the careers of thousands of DJs and producers.

LSA is celebrated for its excellence, delivering cutting-edge DJ and production courses that attract top talent globally. A significant part of LSA’s success lies in its esteemed industry connections. Partners such as Ministry of Sound, Pioneer DJ (AlphaTheta), Egg London, Molinare and University of West London support LSA students, helping them gain a strong foothold in the electronic music profession.

The ethos of London Sound Academy is to provide the highest standard of DJ and music production education, combined with extensive real-world experience, linking education to industry. LSA’s innovative approach is designed to give DJs and producers a competitive edge by utilising pioneering technology and adaptive learning. LSA’s curriculum has established a recognised educational benchmark.

LSA offers a range of learning structures, including one-to-one private courses, small group workshops and higher education programmes. Students at LSA learn from dedicated mentors who are actively involved in the music industry. Lessons are tailored to suit different learners, from complete beginners to advanced professionals.

London Sound Academy has taught some of the world's most influential DJs and producers and has a reputation for excellence in electronic music education.

Alumni and students include Aluna George, Sarah Story, Jammer & Skepta, Alex Mills, Tough Love, Skin, Katherine Ellis, Kasra, James Haskell, Steven Bartlett, Romy, Bimini, Crystal, Josh Le Tissier, Samantha Togni, Ryan Spicer, Leo Kalyan, Jevanni Letford, Shane Codd, Danny Rhys, Geminis, Arielle Free, Angie Brown, Markhese, GXD, Seedphrase, Lady Tazz, Mickey Friedmann, Lowsteppa, Franky Wah, Toby Green, Bestley, Sophia Kearny, Liam Cox, Ali Story, Nwando Ebizie, Becca D, Amazonica, Minna, Lottie Lee, Harriet Scott & more.

LSA offers a radically different approach to institutionalised education. They actively stay with their students after graduation, offering ongoing support via a thriving alumni community.

The History of London Sound Academy

LSA was founded by Buster Bennett in 2009, initially under the name 808 DJ Academy, and later rebranded to London Sound Academy in 2015.

Buster was a notable DJ and club promoter in London during the early 2000s, heavily involved in the electroclash, electro and new rave scenes. His club nights, Anti Social, Calling All Tribes, Nuke Them All, and Shabba Dabba Da, were all influential parties during the decade. They often attracted the eye of international press, including Paper Magazine, NYC, i-D Magazine and Time Out. During that time, Buster was also a journalist working with zeitgeist music magazines SuperSuper and Disorder. As a DJ, he toured the world with his distinctive mash-up style of bass and rave, supporting the likes of M.I.A, Diplo and Charlie XCX in their formative performances.

In 2008, Buster began teaching privately and later in 2009 established 808 DJ Academy, which offered DJ lessons at The Ghetto on Old Street. Later, the studio would move to Egg in Kings Cross. The academy was rebranded to London Sound Academy in 2015 with the launch of a new studio in Camden Market. Growing in size, the academy began offering both DJ courses and music production tuition, expanding with studios in Soho, Hoxton and Hackney. In 2019, the in-house record label LSA was launched, drawing support from many prominent figures in the industry.

After the pandemic, LSA closed its smaller studios to focus on a new, larger high-tech campus in Camden Town, which would house its expanded course offering. During this time, the faculty continued to grow and now comprises eighteen tutors of international merit. LSA is home to numerous DJ tutors who hold Global Talent Visas.

In 2023, London Sound Academy gained industry recognition and was awarded the coveted status of Official Pioneer DJ Education Partner. This accolade recognised LSA's contribution to the field of electronic music education. LSA also has long-standing industry relationships with the Ministry of Sound, Egg London, Louder, XOYO, elrow and many clubs and brands that help provide real-world experience for LSA alumni.

The year 2024 saw the launch of LSA’s monthly DJ networking event, which is now the busiest DJ social in London. The event attracts a spectrum of DJs, producers, event promoters and record label owners.

2025 was another fruitful year of growth for the academy. Kicking off the year, LSA partnered with Molinare, the UK’s leading post-production. Molinare's award-winning expertise is showcased in prestigious productions like the global phenomenon The Crown, the stylish thriller Killing Eve, and the breathtaking Frozen Planet II, with their work on these series contributing to an impressive haul of BAFTA, Emmy, and RTS awards.

In preparation for its 2026 expansion into higher education, London Sound Academy secured a major accreditation from the University of London in 2025. This endorsement affirms the institution's academic standards and programme quality and sets the stage for the launch of LSA’s first accredited courses.