TAB Centre

A state-of-the-art facility where we offer time in the recording studio

About the TAB Centre

The TAB Centre is the DJMC Academy’s main base where we have a state of the art hub, which can facilitate over 500 young people. We offer time in the recording studio, media programmes, and DJ & MC Workshops.

Summer Camp For Young People

Our summer camps are aimed at young people aged 6 -16 years old. We are based in a multi facility complex “My Place Hub”, built as a government iniative to offer the very best facilities to young people. The complex has a sports hall, canteen, dance studios, a recording studio and computer/media rooms.

Our programmes run from 9am-5pm, making these ideal for working parents to bring their children to. Children will be looked after in a safe environment and will learn new and exciting skills, such as; DJ’ing, Mc’ing, beat boxing, rapping, dance, singing, music production, multimedia, filming and editing.

Whether you want your children to come along for the full 6 weeks over the holidays or just a few days here and there, rest assured they will make lots of friends, have fun and get to learn some super cool skills.

Full day costs £25 per young person per day

Half day £15.00 per young person per day


Birthday Parties & Celebrations

We can either provide you with a venue or come to a venue of your choice. We will provide an amazing DJ who will play any style or genre of music to suit your party needs. We can also bring along the MMCs if its an outside event and make your birthday party, one to be remembered.

We can tailor the day to your requirements to include master classes, rappers, beat boxers, and lighting etc. making sure the birthday boy or girl has a great day. We also take pictures, and can help create a personalised happy birthday song as well as loads more.

Prices start from £250 upwards


Studio Training with Qualifications

We have designed these courses to help you gain a greater understanding of how a studio works, and to get practical knowledge of how to utilise a studio at professional level. We teach tricks of the trade used to produce music to a high standard, mixing and mastering, correct software and plug ins to use, different genres of music. These courses are run from basic to intermediate level.

You can book individual sessions when you like, or sign up to a full course. If you have a lot of commitments, don’t worry sessions can be arranged to a time that suits you. Sessions start from 3 hours per week. The sessions can be tailored to address specific skill requirements you might have.

Full course costs £1500

Pay as you go £180 per session.


One-to-One Lessons & Development

These are available to students with a basic knowledge as well as to more experienced individuals, who may just want to brush up on skills. The type of lessons we offer include; DJ’ing, Music Production, Mixing and Mastering, Computer Music, Song writing and arranging, Rapping and flows, and how to market yourself as a professional.

All of our tutors, are industry standard professionals who can help you with any type of requirement you have or goal you want to achieve. We can’t do the hard work for you, that’s your job! We will provide you with the tools and expertise to address any area which you need develop.

One-to-one Lessons cost £50 per hour


Recording Studio Hire

Our state of the art studio is based in the heart of Palmers Green N22, where we have a 16 channel mixing desk, the latest software and plug ins and use industry standard mics. We have a team of established engineers and producers to help you create the finished product you are after. We can offer support for everything from mixing and mastering, creating tracks, and even provide the vocals. We have a live room and a separate rehearsal space.

Rehearsal room costs £14.00 per hour

Studio room including an Engineer £35.00 per hour


Instrument & DJ Group Workshops

We offer instrument tuition in small sized groups (maximum 6). Our tutors are experienced with a range of instruments including; Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Piano. For those thinking of taking up an instrument, these sessions provide an affordable way to gain an understanding of a range of instruments, rather than spending £30-£35 per hour on a specific teacher. The course last 5 weeks and are for 2 hours at a time. Make sure to book in advance as spaces are limited. Courses are also available in the evening and at weekends.

Cost per course is only £12 per hour per person

5 weeks upfront payment is £100


Pop Star Recording Studio Parties

We also offer Pop Star Recording Studio Parties at our professional local recording studio at Florence Hayes playground centre Fore Street – a state of the art facility with outdoor playground, kitchen and hall.

We can cater for up to 50 young people, supply DJ’s, lighting, dancers, beat-boxers, singers, and rappers, and provide everything so all you have to do is pick your child’s favourite songs to record!

Discounts are available, so please contact us for more information. You can also click here to see our latest flyer.

Party prices start from £200 for up to 10 young people, £15 per additional young person


What People Say

"I appreciate the opportunity the youth club at TAB has given me. I look forward to visiting the studio, learning to use the equipment and getting the chance to create my own sound. No matter which member of staff is at the studio they are always willing to share their knowledge and encourage my passion for music. See you back in the studio soon!"
Lewis (student), Potters Bar