Mentor Session: Sid Sharda (DJ Kurupt)
Summary
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Live Events, Audio/Production (Recording/Mixing/Mastering), Touring.
- Format: Mentor Session
- Category: Mentor Session
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- Presented By: n/a
Contributors
- Sid Sharda
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