Over The Hump Open Decks at Crobar is more than just open decks, it is a space for connection, collaboration, and shared learning with the Cleveland DJ community.

Whether you’re just interested in learning about DJing and looking to get started, taking your first steps behind the decks, refining your craft, or looking to meet other like-minded individuals who are passionate about music, everyone is welcomed to learn from one another in this inclusive space. Our volunteer mentors are available throughout the night to offer guidance, answer questions, and help you to explore the club equipment and the creative elements offered by the Pioneer V10 and CDJs.

Attendees are welcomed to bring their own laptops and equipment for hands-on assistance with Rekordbox/Serato, music organization, tutorials, etc. Each month will also feature a DJ guest speaker from the Cleveland community to share their journey, philosophy, and advice for developing artists and DJs.

Over The Hump Open Decks connects individuals to a growing collective of mentors and peers dedicated to supporting curiosity, creativity, and growth in electronic music culture. We learn and grow best when we explore together.

Come be a part of our community!

For this month, we welcome special guest speaker Cardio.

Benjamin Rosolowski, known as Cardio, is an electronic music producer and multi-instrumentalist who grew up in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Cleveland, Ohio. Influenced by a wide range of genres—from Pink Floyd to Miles Davis—he began playing cello, guitar, piano, and more before diving into music production at 14. After a life-altering heart condition in 2018 and a transformative experience at EDC Las Vegas, he fully committed to electronic music under the name Cardio. In 2024, he won Insomniac’s Electric Forest Discovery Project. Known for his emotive rhythms and cinematic soundscapes, Cardio is a rising force in the electronic scene.