DJ Comprehensive

16 Weeks [100 hours]
Unlimited Practice
Personal Mentor
₹ 50,000 + Taxes

Overview

With the focus of your artistic development, we provide a dedicated mentor to help you achieve your artistic integrity. You will learn to mix on 4 decks, improvise your performances with synths, software and iOS apps whilst learning turntablism and controllerism.

Objectives

Playing a hybrid and B2B set
Serious troubleshooting techniques
Discover your sound and develop incredible taste
Learn techniques that takes years to discover

Syllabus

Week 1 : Foundation and Beatmatching

DJ : Role / Responsibility / Ethics
Overview of a DJ Setup and wiring
Interface, functions and navigation
Beat Matching theory and demonstration
Counting music with beats and bars
Track Cue’ing (DJ Foundation/Vinyl Mode)
Dropping on the 1
Ear training for rhythm
Beat Matching 2 tracks of same BPM

Week 2 : Track Structure & Mixing

Beat Matching 2 tracks of different BPM
Phrasing
Beat Matching using tempo slider (Pitch Riding)
Track Structure and composition
Mixing outro thru intro
Frequencies and equalisation (EQ)
Creative uses of EQ

Week 3 : Harmonics & FX

Fundamentals of harmonics and keys
Mixing harmonically with master tempo
Ear training for key clashes
Tricks for mixing out of key
Mixer effects overview
Application of effects for mixing
Effect routines
Loops as effects

Week 4 : Improvisation

Improvisational transitions between tracks
Hot Cue / Slip Mode
Mixing in vinyl mode
HID Functions of Pioneer Gear
Music Management with Pioneer Rekordbox

Week 5 : Digital DJ’ing (Traktor, Serato & Rekordbox)

Setting up your music Library
Digital FX chains
Controllerism and hot cue performances
Traktor + Ableton Link
Essential settings & setup examples

Week 6 : Turntables

Turntable fundamentals
Needles and cartridges
Turntable laptop setup with control vinyls
Beat matching by the ear

Week 7 : Digital DJ Expertise (Traktor, Serato & Rekordbox)

4 Deck Mixing with 50 effects
System optimisation for digital DJ’s
Traktor & Ableton Link
Advanced HID Mode

Week 8 : Using iOS to DJ

Rekordbox Mobile (iOS)
Using iPhone for FX
Other iOS DJ & performance Apps
Streaming your DJ set live

Week 9 : Turntable Expertise

Advanced turntable techniques
Introduction to beat juggle & scratching
Vinyl & turntable maintenance
Turntable limitations

Week 10 : Troubleshooting

Fixing issues with your CDJ setup
Fixing issues with your digital setup
Fixing issues with your vinyl setup
Fixing issues with your hybrid setup

Week 11 : Hybrid Setup

Turntables with software
Traktor and Ableton performance
Using external synths and drum machines
Virtual sound cards and audio routing

Week 12 : Musical Taste Development

Developing outstanding musical taste
Advanced music organisation techniques
Introduction to promo pools
Advanced music discovery techniques

Week 13 : Artistic Endeavours

Defining your Artistic Vision and Sound
Venue Management, Promoters and Residency
Creating your Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
Case Studies of Successful Artists

Week 14 : Personal Mentoring

Creating at-least 3 Different Genre Mixtapes
In-house Press Shots
Understanding Venues, Managements and Guests
Artist Behaviour, Ethics and Entitlements
Setting your DJ fee
Essential Entrepreneurship for Artists
Making Connections in the Industry

Week 15 : Group Classes

Prepping music for a gig
Recording your first mix
Using the microphone
Music appreciation (understanding genres)
Essential tools for organising music
Seeking new music
Social media strategies and artist development
Writing your biography
Pitching to promoters
Introduction to the local scene

Week 16 : Free Introduction to Music Production

What is inside a track ?
Overview of Ableton Live
Understanding the role of a producer
Making your first beat

Instructor Profile

Ashwin Baburao

A force to reckon with, Ashwin Baburao, our co-founder has donned various hats in the electronic music scene since 2000. Starting his solo career in 2003 has DJ Inferno, he has played possibly every venue and festival in the country, held multiple residencies, curated, programmed nightclubs, and now part of Audio Units with his brother and co-founder Ashrith. His pragmatic approach to teaching leaves ample room for self development and exploration. He’s always fun, engaging and ready to answer every question, mentor each student individually and share his best and worst moments of his career.

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Class schedule will be provided based on your chosen preference of weekday or weekend batches with unlimited practice time.

You will be required to complete all assignments for self-assessment and post course placement.

Serving as a mixer to meet other students, exchange ideas and learn other soft skills, along with designated master classes from guest faculty.

You’re now ready to deliver your first performance, if you’re not there’s always unlimited practice time and mentoring available to help you get there.

Contact our course advisor for further assistance.

Successful Alumni.

TASNNEEM

DJ & PRODUCER

Mumbai, India

Tasnneem, originally from Surat, found her ultimate calling with music, and joined our DJ Programme in 2012, while honing her skills with residencies in Mumbai and gigs all over the Country, she was back for consecutive EMP courses in 2014. She is now jet-setting across the country playing her flavor of deep house and techno in the best clubs, festivals and venues.Her music releases on Wind Horse Records have been critically acclaimed, whilst being managed by Regenerate, one of India’s top booking and music curation agency.

ROHIT GANDHI aka ARGENIL

HYBRID & LIVE ACT

Bangalore, India

In 2012 an eager Rohit Gandhi walked into our studio with his mother, his undying passion along with his past musical learning was about to open new doors for him in electronic music. Upon completing his Ableton Live Beginner and Pro courses, we helped him setup his first home studio, consequently he enrolled for the DJ course. It was at this time we could provide him valuable guidance on becoming a hybrid live act. Today he play’s packed venues as Argenil with his partner, they are a lethal combination of deck wizardry, live drums, saxophone and a plethora of music surprises. Their sound predominantly blends live Indian classical with EDM, having their music played across radio stations in America and singed up to the Prestigious Limm Entertainment in New Delhi

SOLRAK

DJ & SOUND DESIGNER

Bangalore, India

Alok Mishra singed up for his first DJ course in 2013, it was a completely new world for him, unfettered to learn the depth of electronic music, he signed up for most of our courses over the span for the next two years. He managed to blag himself residencies and gigs without any external help. He’s an adept producer who can make and play many styles of music. Along with his brother, he’s a co-founder of Pixelonic Media, a digital content company that creates some of the most amazing animation, motion graphics and video content. Needless to say how useful our courses have been for him in this endeavor being able to produce music for these videos and also have a flouring DJ career.

AMAN ANAND

DJ & PRODUCER

London, UK

AMAN ANAND (DJ & PRODUCER)London, UKNothing stopped this incredible talented producer and DJ with releases on the biggest progressive house labels under his belt join our EMP program with a vision to unlearn, and re-learn the basics in 2015. It was also a means of trying to change his approach and enhance his taste. He’s played gigs across some amazing venues in India, Malaysia and Singapore. His music has been played by legends like Hernan Cattaneo.

VASHISHTA

DJ & PRODUCER

Bangalore, India

A prime example of why it’s never too late to start, Mr Suresh has been an ardent listener of electronic music for over 30 years. In 2016 he took the first step with our DJ module, in just under 3 months he was ready to play warm up gigs at top venues in Bangalore like Tao Terraces. With his ultimate dream of being able to play a hardware only set, he’s already produced over 30 tracks after finishing our EMP Beginner and Pro courses.

SANDEEP PAI

DJ & PRODUCER

Bangalore, India

When Sandeep enrolled for an EMP Beginner course in 2013, he was already writing a few musical ideas, having played guitar for a while, he needed guidance structuring his ideas and honing his mixing down skills. He then finished his EMP Pro course, and now has his music released on big international labels and Indian outfits like Qilla Records.