HOUSE MUSIC 2026
How did you first get into music production, and who is your biggest inspiration?
Computers, DJing, and electronic music have fascinated me since I was a child. When I was thirteen, I listened to trance the most. The internet wasn’t widely available back then, so I played everything I could get my hands on over and over again on my Hi-Fi system—Scooter, The Prodigy, ATB, Tiësto, and others. We also recorded a lot of music from the radio onto cassettes.
One day, I got my hands on the DVD Tiësto in Concert. That moment changed everything. I was so blown away that I told myself I wanted to become a DJ one day.
But I had no idea where to start. I didn’t have the money for DJ gear, and I didn’t personally know a single DJ who could give me advice. Shortly after that, a neighbor brought me a CD with the program Reason and told me it was professional music production software. That’s how my journey began.
Music production immediately captivated me. I spent hours experimenting, discovering new possibilities, and teaching myself how music is created, arranged, and produced. Every new project took me one step further.
With the money I earned from my first part-time job, I bought my first studio monitors and a MIDI keyboard. It was a huge investment for me, but at the same time, it was another step toward turning my ideas into actual songs.
At fifteen, I released my first track. Local DJs noticed it and were surprised that I wasn’t playing at events, given that I already had my own music. One of them lent me a pair of Pioneer CDJ-100 players and told me, “Learn. You’ll be playing in two months.”
And that’s when my journey as a DJ began.
What is the story behind your latest release/mashup?
What I enjoy most about electronic music is its diversity. I like to experiment with all the styles that fall under EDM. Every track I release has its own character. Some tracks are more mainstream, while others are geared mainly toward clubs—like our latest single, “Sex To Me.”During the COVID pandemic, I came across an Australian producer going by the name Nick Jay. He’s been making music for many years, and his ideas immediately caught my attention. We gradually started collaborating, and since then we’ve released a number of tracks together. One of them is “Sex To Me.”We’d been working on this track for over a year, but we wanted to wait until the right moment to release it. So we decided to release it on our own label, Tomasko Records. Nick Jay and Sergio Ochoa created the first demo. I then reworked the arrangement, added my own production ideas, and handled the final mix and mastering.I also recently released the single “C’est La Vie,” which is intended primarily for a Czech audience. It’s based on an original song by the popular Czech singer Karel Gott, which I’d wanted to reinterpret in my own way for many years. At the beginning of this year, I created my own modern version and originally offered it to fans as a free release. However, the response exceeded all my expectations, so I ultimately decided to officially release the song on all major music platforms.
What is the most memorable moment from your recent live sets?
Performing in front of a large audience is a feeling that’s hard to describe. When you see thousands of people enjoying the music and feel their energy, it’s something that drives you forward and reminds you why you make music in the first place.My strongest memories are of festivals and large events where I had the opportunity to perform alongside world-famous DJs. The very first time was at a festival headlined by Paul van Dyk. To this day, I remember the moment I stepped onto the stage. The atmosphere, the energy of the crowd, and the realization that I was sharing the lineup with an artist I’d admired as a teenager—it was an experience I’ll never forget.I feel that same energy even today at events like the Kissparty at Máchovo Lake. I return there every year with great joy. The amazing audience, the fantastic atmosphere, and the chance to share music with thousands of people are why events like these are among the best parts of my musical journey.
What are your main goals for your music career this year?
My goal for this year is to continue on the path I started more than twenty years ago. The music world is changing rapidly, and the rise of artificial intelligence sometimes makes me wonder what the future of music production will look like. Still, I enjoy creating music just as much as I did at
the beginning. It’s my biggest hobby and a part of my life, so I can hardly imagine ever giving up music completely.Of course, there have been moments when I wanted to sell everything and hang up my music. In the end, though, the desire to create something new always won out. That’s what has been driving me forward for more than twenty years.That’s why I want to continue producing new music, remixes, and mashups, which have gained immense popularity in recent years. I also greatly appreciate the support my work has received from well-known names on the global EDM scene. It’s a huge motivation for me to keep going.I have several new singles lined up for this year, and I’m also working on another Remix & Mashup Pack. I believe fans have a lot to look forward to—and I’m already excited about everything this next chapter will bring.
What can your fans expect from you next?
Above all, my fans can expect me to keep creating new music and to constantly push myself as both a producer and a DJ. At the same time, though, I want to remain the same person I’ve always been—humble, grateful, and without any unnecessary pretense. That’s just who I am, and with my introverted nature, I wouldn’t even know how to be anyone else.After many years, I’ve also decided to stop ghost producing and focus fully on my own work. My goal is to build the Jean Luc project so that it has a clearly recognizable style and a distinctive sound. I want people to be able to say after listening to my music, “This sounds like Jean Luc.”I believe that originality and sincerity are what create a lasting connection with listeners. And that’s exactly the direction I want to take in the coming years.
JEAN LUC
