Advanced DJ

Course Information

Step up and become a pro

At the beginning of the course you will be asked to perform a mix, the tutor will then assess your ability and decide what areas need improving. You will spend the first half of the day working these skills, before moving on to new techniques. You will then learn a host of new skills and tricks including: method two pitch control, EQ tricks, and advanced mixing board techniques, basic turntablism, CD mixing, acapella mixing, drop mixing and three channel mixing.

During the course we will also discuss the industry, DJ agencies and mix CD's. The advanced course will really give you the final push you need to step into the industry, we will share our wealth of knowledge and experience with you and students find they get a real confidence boost from the weekend. Many former advance course students have gone on to play out in clubs.

We find that once you have mastered the basic technics, more advanced skills are easy to pick up and you will be amazed how much you can learn in just one weekend.

Spending the weekend with a pro club DJ really does make the difference, giving you the chance to ask all those questions you have always wanted to ask the Pros.

Students from this course have gone on to play at some of the biggest clubs on the planet. Including gigs for Subbass at The Gallery, Ministry Of Sound, The Egg, The Mixmag tour, Matter, The Cross, The End, Pacha and even Ibiza.

Students from the Advanced course will be considered for our Subbass Live clubnights at venue's like Ministry of Sound, Pacha and The Egg.

Course Structure

Day 1

• Introduction
• Music theory and structure
• Phrasing
• Deck control
• Drop mixing
• Mixing different styles (drum & bass, house, Electro, Minimal, Hip Hop)
• EQ
• Matching levels
• In/Out of the mix using EQ, Levels, Phrasing, Impact mixing
• EQ tricks

Day 2

• Method 2 (mixing using only the pitch control)
• Accapella mixing
• Basic scratches
• Effects (internal and external effect units and how to use them)
• Set structure and sequence
• Lecture on putting demos together
• Lecture on the art of the warm up DJ (do's and don't's)
• Lecture on the industry (how to get yourself out there)
• Music Technology (overview of music making software)

Course Schedule

The Course runs Sat and Sun 12-8pm.