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What you can make, class formats, prices and how to book.
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Learner-funded classes · adults 18+
Make something. Share it with confidence.
Make a DJ mix, record a podcast or try livestreaming with CREST. These practical classes for adults combine creative projects with modern media literacy, from checking sources to making informed choices about what you publish.
- One-hour group classes
- Seven learners per group class
- In-person one-to-one tuition
- PACE pilot tested
Brian is also part of the Tribe XR teaching platform beta programme, supporting expanded virtual and practical DJ-ing demonstrations where appropriate.
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Book directlyEach learner pays for their own place
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Small groupsSeven places in each one-hour class
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Real-world kitDJ-ing, media, live sound and studio workflows
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Modern media literacySources, editing, consent and sharing
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Class overview
A visual introduction to the sessions, equipment and creative projects.
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Programme focus
Creative projects and modern media literacy.
Learn through making. Start with an idea, try the tools and work towards a short mix, podcast, video or broadcast. Along the way, check where media comes from, recognise how edits change meaning and decide what you can share responsibly.
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Music & DJ-ing
Hands-on introduction to mixing, music selection, performance flow, controller familiarity and creative confidence.
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Recording & podcasting
Voice, recording chains, microphones, interfaces, editing basics and hardware familiarisation for audio-led work.
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Media & broadcasting
Plan a stream or short video. Explore source checks, editing choices, consent, attribution and privacy.
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Events & live production
Explore microphones, mixers, signal flow and how to set up sound for a small creative event.
Flexible delivery: while DJ-ing is a major entry point, the programme can also shift toward production, podcasting, livestreaming, media work, event support and broader creative/media literacy depending on what you want to make.
Learner-funded classes
Choose your session.
Book directly with CREST and pay for your own place.
Group classes are open to adults aged 18 and over. Ask Brian about the topic, venue and availability before booking. Brian supplies the core demonstration equipment. You can bring a laptop or headphones if useful.
- One-hour group classes with seven places
- In-person one-to-one tuition by arrangement
- Choose a topic or bring a project you want to work on
Learn in a small group
€40 / learner
One hour per class, with seven learner places.
- Work through a practical creative exercise
- Share ideas and learn from other learners
One-to-one tuition
€50 / session
Individual tuition built around your goals.
- Bring an idea, a project or a question
- Agree the topic, duration and venue with Brian
Inside CREST
See the classroom environment.
CREST is already being delivered in real rooms with practical kit, shared screens and hands-on participation. The image and video below give a quick sense of the setup and atmosphere.
Classroom photo
A clear look at the in-room setup: laptop stations, shared display, sound equipment and a practical teaching environment suitable for adult learners.
Classroom video
A short walkthrough of the room, shared display and practical kit used for demonstrations.
Portable delivery
CREST uses a portable setup for practical sessions. Ask Brian to confirm the venue for the class you want to attend.
Shared screen teaching
Visual demonstrations, software walkthroughs and collaborative discussion sit alongside hands-on, equipment-based learning.
Real participation
Learners can engage with DJ-ing, recording, media and events workflows in a setting that feels accessible rather than intimidating.
Facilitator profile
Brian Burns
Musician, sound engineer, educator and event professional based in the Drogheda area. Brian brings experience in live sound, national touring, creative production and senior corporate project management, alongside City & Guilds training and studies at Temple Bar / Temple Lane Music Centre and Ballyfermot Rock School. Brian also currently serves as bass player for reputable slide-blues-rock act The Stonecold Hobos.
As the creator and facilitator of CREST, he brings technical skills, practical experience and an inclusive approach to adult learning, with specialist experience in non-formal adult education.
PACE pilot delivery completed: Two separate 12-week programmes delivered with PACE.
Live performance project
BONESTORM
BONESTORM is Brian Burns’ mobile electronic music performance project, available for pop-up sets, festivals, nightlife events, livestreams and cultural programmes.
Electronic music · DJ-ing · pop-up culture · event-ready delivery
BONESTORM can scale from a lightweight pop-up presence to a fuller self-contained offering depending on the venue, power availability and event requirements. It is particularly suited to creative town animation, nightlife programming and arts-led events that want contemporary music energy with a professional, self-directed setup.
- Mobile DJ-ing and electronic music performance
- Suitable for festivals, art centres, nightlife activations and community events
- Optional lighting and flexible setup footprint
- A look at how the tools and workflows covered in CREST are used in a live project
Video & livestream presence
Explore a working DJ project through mixes, livestream clips and audience feedback.
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A creative DJ with a unique drum & bass selection and the ability to maintain relentless, driving energy throughout the set — I love what he brings to every performance.
Creative practice in action
BONESTORM shows how DJ practice, audio, artwork and livestreaming come together in a live creative project.
- Pop-up sets for festivals, town activations and art-centre programmes
- Examples of how a DJ prepares a set, promotes it and connects with an audience
- Professional identity, artwork and self-contained setup already in place
- Contact via Instagram, Facebook or email
Contact & socials
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Reach out the way that suits you best.
Ask about group dates, available places or in-person one-to-one tuition via Instagram, Facebook, email or WhatsApp.
Ask about a class or follow Brian’s live project updates.
@burnsey_bonestorm ↗Message Brian about classes or tuition.
facebook.com/Bonest0rm ↗Useful for class enquiries, availability and questions about what to bring.
Reveal email ↗Scan or tap to start a chat.
Open WhatsApp ↗Tell Brian what you would like to make and whether you prefer a group class or one-to-one tuition.