History and Organizational Evolution

Lab Six was founded in 2013 as a specialized school designed to provide structured DJ tuition using professional, industry-standard equipment. Recognizing the expanding scope of contemporary music creation, the entity subsequently expanded its curriculum to encompass digital music production across multiple Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and GarageBand.

Over its years of operation, Lab Six established key relationships with events, local venues, and music festivals across Western Australia. It has hosted renowned international producers and ARIA-charting artists through its facilities. In response to the growing output of its student body and local artist community, the company launched Lab Six Records, a digital music distribution platform and record label designed to help independent electronic artists release and monetize their work globally.

Primary Products and Educational Services

Lab Six operates a range of educational programs catered to individuals of all skill levels—from absolute beginners to seasoned musicians and working professionals. Instruction is delivered through flexible 1-on-1 private tuition, 2-on-1 dual sessions, structured group courses, and online masterclasses.

1. DJ Tuition Programs

As a Certified Pioneer DJ Training Centre, Lab Six conducts its DJ instruction on standard commercial venue setups (primarily Pioneer DJ Nexus systems). The school teaches DJing across various software environments, including Rekordbox, Serato, and Traktor.

Key features of the DJ curriculum include: * 1-on-1 DJ Lessons: Tailored instruction customized to the student’s preferred genre, skill level, and technical goals. * 2-on-1 DJ Lessons: Shared instruction formats enabling two students to learn together at a discounted rate. * 10-Week Comprehensive DJ Courses: Structured group training running across four annual terms (commencing in February, May, August, and October), featuring two contact hours per week alongside complimentary practice studio time. * Core Skills Taught: Music sourcing, playlist organization, beatmatching, phrase mixing, harmonic mixing, EQing, effects application, controller navigation, hardware routing, and advice on securing industry gigs.

2. Music Production Courses

Music production lessons at Lab Six focus on teaching students how to compose, record, synthesize, mix, and finalize original tracks, remixes, bootlegs, and covers.

Supported platforms and software include: * Ableton Live Training: Comprehensive training in composition, sound design, synthesis, audio processing, and live performance setup. * Logic Pro & GarageBand Courses: Dedicated instruction for Apple-based workstation environments suitable for desktop and mobile workflows. * 10-Week Group & Online Production Courses: Structured term-based programs covering music theory fundamentals, song structuring, sound engineering, and distribution strategy. * Core Curriculum Topics: DAW architecture, recording techniques, arrangement, synthesis and sound design, audio mixing, mastering fundamentals, ghost production, and music release strategies.

Commercial Studio & Audio Engineering Services

In addition to its training arm, Lab Six operates a commercial studio facility in West Perth, providing technical audio engineering services for independent musicians, commercial clients, content creators, and filmmakers.

1. Studio Recording and Track Production

Clients can book half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) studio sessions with resident audio engineers and producers. Studio services cater to: * Vocal and instrumental tracking. * End-to-end original song production from initial composition to radio-ready finishing. * Demo polishing and vocal tuning. * Commercial voice-over recording. * Soundtrack creation for podcasts, video games, advertising jingles, and short films. * Pre-production 1-on-1 consultations to map out artistic goals prior to recording.

2. Audio Mixing and Mastering

Lab Six offers post-production audio finishing services utilizing a combination of high-end digital audio software plugins and analog outboard hardware processing. Mixing and mastering engineers balance frequency spectrums, dynamic range, and spatial positioning to ensure tracks translate properly across consumer headphones, club sound systems, and broadcast radio.

3. Complementary Digital Distribution

Client tracks finished through Lab Six’s mixing and mastering pipeline are eligible for complimentary distribution to major digital streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, TikTok, Shazam, and Pandora.

Lab Six Records and Artist Community

Lab Six Records functions as an extension of the educational ecosystem. It serves as an electronic music label and digital distribution network designed to showcase the work of students, instructors, and independent West Australian artists.

Key initiatives under the label and collective include: * Digital Releases & Publishing: Licensing and distributing single tracks, EPs, and compilations to global DSPs. * Lab Six Collective: A community network that connects emerging producers and DJs with established industry contacts, event organizers, and local venues to foster collaborative opportunities and performance bookings.

Facilities and Technical Hardware

Lab Six operates out of a custom-designed studio facility located at 15 Golding Street, West Perth, WA 6005. The studio environment is equipped with high-end monitoring, hardware synthesizers, microphony, and digital interface systems, including:

• Monitoring & Interfaces: Eve Audio SC207 studio monitors, Universal Audio Apollo x8 audio interfaces.
• Hardware Synthesizers & Controllers: Roland Juno-106, Korg Triton, Roland TR-8S rhythm performer, Ableton Push 3, Novation Launchkey MK3 controllers.
• Microphones & Instruments: Neumann TLM 103 condenser microphones, Squier Precision Bass, Squier Stratocaster, Yamaha acoustic guitars, and diverse percussion sets.
• Software Processing: Ableton Live Suite, Universal Audio DSP plugins, FabFilter suite, Soundtoys, Native Instruments Komplete, Arturia V-Collection, Antares Auto-Tune, and Celemony Melodyne.

Business Structure and Location Summary

• Legal Entity Name: Lab Six Australia Pty Ltd
• Physical Address: 15 Golding Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia
• Operating Model: Appointment-based private lessons, scheduled 10-week term group courses, commercial studio bookings, and digital record label operations.
• Official Website: http://www.labsix.com.au/