Based in Brussels, Gaiko (Kaito Defoort) is a producer, live performer and DJ whose sound draws on IDM, jungle, garage, breakbeat, house, jazz and grime. His self-titled debut album, released on Nous’klaer Audio, transforms club music into intricate, dreamlike soundscapes. Known for his groove-driven, bass-heavy sets, he holds residencies at GIMIC Radio and Gloom Club.

Alongside his artistic practice, Kaito teaches music production at SYNTRA and leads DJ workshops with organisations including Jeugd & Muziek Brussel and Villa Basta. His approach to teaching is practical, accessible and rooted in experimentation.

In this workshop, Kaito combines the fundamentals of DJing with a creative exploration of mixing, adapting the session to participants’ experience, needs and interests. Through hands-on exercises covering beatmatching, headphone and monitor mixing, and different blending techniques, participants will sharpen their timing, listening skills and confidence behind the decks.

The workshop also explores music selection, effective practice and gig preparation, encouraging participants to experiment, develop their own mixing style and build a personal relationship with DJing.