WEEKEND ESSENTIAL DJ COURSE
THE ESSENTIAL DJ: learn all the fundamentals.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Ready to turn your passion for music into real DJ skills?
This 4-week hands-on course is designed to take you from beginner to confident performer. You’ll learn how to mix, transition, beat match, and record using professional DJ controllers and industry-standard equipment.
You'll be working with the same gear used in clubs and festivals around the world, with small class sizes (just 6 students per session) to ensure personalized guidance and support.
As a bonus, top students will have the chance to perform an opening set at one of our partner nightlife venues—an exciting first step into the DJ world.
Spots are limited. Enroll now to secure yours.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN.
This course takes place Saturday-Sunday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Advanced mixing techniques including wordplay and toneplay
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Understanding song structure to build better sets
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How to record high-quality mixes
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DJing with Serato and controllers
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Using essential DJ effects creatively
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Playing on CDJs with USBs like the pros
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Reading the room and interacting with the crowd
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How to set up and navigate DJ equipment and software
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Mixing and beatmatching like a pro
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Mastering EQ and volume control for clean transitions
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Organizing and managing your music library efficiently
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Building your personal brand and marketing yourself as a DJ
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Using the microphone with confidence and style
TEACHERS
DJ Manny Mak
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Manny Calderon, aka MannyMak, is a seasoned DJ, music producer, and performance coach with over a decade of experience. Known for his genre-fluid style rooted in bass and house, he has performed at EDC Orlando, SXSW, Art Basel, and The Meadows Festival, and served as in-house DJ for Viceland.
Now a mentor and resident DJ, he brings industry expertise and intentionality to every classroom.
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DJ Oscar Troya
Daniel Crespo also known as DJ Crespo has quickly become one of the top club DJs in the world, playing over 130 shows a year.
Crespo currently holds DJ residecnies at some of the top clubs in the world, from LIV (Miami), TAO (Las Vegas) to Memoire (Boston) and Argyle (Sydney, Australia). He has rocked major festivals such as EDC Las Vegas, TomorrowWorld, and is currently tour DJ for Jaden Smith.
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