22 Apr 2025
Here is what is happening.
Earlier this year, KLO told us in her interview that she has always wanted to open her music school. Now, she is taking the first real steps toward making that dream a reality.
“Opening my music school will be the ultimate goal,” she says. “But to reach that, I need to go step by step. Teaching classes, testing out how it feels, and seeing if people respond well to my approach — that’s all part of the journey.”
Right now, she has already taken a big step: launching her first class in a space that couldn’t be more fitting. It is called The Music Lab, a room tucked underground at Hive, a space in Dubai designed exclusively for creatives.
“The energy of the place is incredible,” Chloe explains. “It doesn’t feel like Dubai. It feels like another world, and that’s exactly what I wanted for my classes.”
The Music Lab isn’t just a cool name. It reflects Chloe’s whole philosophy.
“It’s a place to test things, collaborate, experiment, and make mistakes. That’s what learning music is all about. It’s not just about perfection — it’s about process.”
Her workshop will run as a one-month package: four weeks, three hours a week. “It’s not free,” she adds, “We’re putting a lot into it. But it’s also packed with value: branding, performance, creativity, and at the end of the course, you get to either record your set or perform at Hive.”
The first group is intentionally small: just five students, so everyone gets the time and attention they need.
She designed the entire curriculum herself, drawing from her experiences at music schools in Lebanon and London.
“I studied at DJ schools in both London and Lebanon,” she says. “I took detailed notes from every class I ever attended, every method I saw that worked — and then I added my own approach. I wrote out each session by hand. One week is about genres and the history of DJing, another about branding and industry skills. I want students to do research and bring their own ideas. This isn’t passive learning.”
BTS: KLO’s planning notes
What sets her course apart? The sense of safety, the spirit of collaboration, and an intentional rejection of toxic comparison.
“In London, we had to present our work constantly. There was so much pressure, so much competition. People didn’t talk to each other. I hated that. In my classes, we’re a team. We learn together.”
Chloe envisions each month bringing in new guests from Dubai’s creative scene. In the first round, she is planning to collaborate with a content creator to discuss personal branding.
“In today’s world, especially in Dubai, artists need to know how to show up online. So we’ll have guests who can speak to that and help guide students through it.”
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