Jay Picasso

I am a professional music producer & sound engineer. 

Producer Credits Include: Stormzy, Izzy Bizu, Bipolar Sunshine, Plan B, Nina Nesbitt, Ghetts, SneakBo, Wayne Woodward, Bridgette Kelly & Joyce Simms to name a few.

Throughout my career I have insured that my teaching is engaging and hands on. Allowing my students the creative space to explore their own ideas within any given framework. Creating a thriving environment and awareness for debate surrounding popular music culture. Taking a keen interest in individuals and their varying styles, methods and techniques.

I model, best /industry standard practice whilst adhering to academic modules and have employed a variety of successful strategies to engage students. These include student -lead learning along side didactic teaching, balancing the ‘hands on’ experience with the rigours of book based study. Applying practical applications to theory.I have seen many students flourish through using these methods.

I have specialist knowledge in popular music production & Vocal production. Throughout my production career as Head Producer at Starcity Studios London, I have been required to be knowledgeable of all contemporary and popular styles of music.

I am also required to know how to produce high standards of music production suitable for the charts.