Contact
Technology and Applied Composition
Professional Development
Courses Taught
TAC/PDV 206
Education
Juris Doctor | Northwestern California University School of Law
Q&A
What is your hometown?
San Francisco
What is your favorite recording?
Justice - A Cross the Universe. Incredible one-of-a-kind live album of dance music by my favorite band.
What are you passionate about outside of music?
Yoga
What is a favorite quote that you repeatedly tell students?
Sustainability equals success.
What question do you wish students would ask sooner rather than later?
How they can stay proactive.
What was the defining moment when you decided to pursue music as a career?
When I was 16 years old, I decided to become a DJ after my first rave.
What was a turning point in your career?
Going to law school to better help my music career and the music careers of those in the community.
If you weren't a musician or teacher, what do you think you would be doing now?
Yoga Teacher
What is your daily practice routine?
Ableton Live.
What do you think makes a concert experience unique?
Great sound and great visuals.
What recordings can we hear you on? (Please list five or fewer and specify record label.)
Biography
Liam Shy is a DJ and Lawyer who has been teaching since 2009. He has performed at festivals around the world including Burning Man & Coachella, and practicing law since 2021. Liam is excited to combine the world of music, law, and business in his teachings to help students understand how to protect their rights and monetize their assets. The music industry is a challenging environment and Liam strives to demystify the stakeholders and hurdles so that students may experience an enriching and rewarding career.