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DJ Certification (Accelerated)

Curriculum plus lab time takes you from beginner to professional DJ/Producer in a condensed timeframe.

DJ Certification (Accelerated) - $6,499.00

The Accelerated Program is designed for beginner students committed to becoming a working DJ Producer in a condensed timeframe. This program includes 100+ hours* of curriculum and lab hours.  We meet multiple times each week and there are no breaks built in. We systematically lay the groundwork for you to become a crowd-ready, working DJ at the end of the program.

The program is built on you hitting key milestones with strong mentorship from instructors and collaboration with your classmates. Classes move fluidly from one milestone to the next once students have grasped and mastered the concepts. All Accelerated Graduates will receive a plaque with certification and an introduction to Scratch Talent. 

Students must be 18 or over to participate.

Payment plans are available for the Accelerated Program. Learn more in our frequently asked questions here.

* Week length and total hours may vary by location. Please contact your local admissions staff for the full updated schedule.

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* No DJ Certification (Accelerated) classes are currently scheduled in New York, NY.
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We also offer Private Lessons for this course's specific skills
DJ Certification (Accelerated): 5 levels Included
MILESTONE 1: CREATING A MIX USING PROPER FUNDAMENTALS

You will learn:

  • DJ History
  • Basic music theory and song structure
  • Ins and outs of equipment (turntables, mixers, speakers, etc.)
  • Basic scratching and timing
  • Serato Basics
  • Understanding EQ
  • Mix Recording
  • Create your first mix!
MILESTONE 2: ENHANCING YOUR MIXES WITH INTERMEDIATE SCRATCH TECHNIQUES

You will learn:

  • Song Transitions
  • Chirp, Stab, Military and more!
  • Perfect rhythm and timing and incorporate intermediate scratch techniques into the mix 
  • Fader Control
  • Record Control
MILESTONE 3: FINDING YOUR SOUND

You will learn:

  • Multi-Genre Mixing
  • Mixing Techniques
  • Library Management
  • Warping
  • Mashups
  • Tempo Transition Edits
  • Harmonic Mixing
  • Creative Loops
  • One Point Strategy
MILESTONE 4: CREATING YOUR BRAND AND BUSINESS

You will learn:

  • Create EPK
  • Build Website
  • Develop Marketing Plan, Branding strategy, and Social Media 
  • Financial Strategy
  • Creating Budgets and Pricing
  • Distribution of Remix and Music
MILESTONE 5: FINISHING TOUCHES

Expectations:

  • Pass a multitude of graded performance exams with culmulative score of 80% or higher
  • Microphone Technique
  • Perform under Pressure
  • Develop “DJ 12”
  • Understanding Programming
  • Develop 12 month strategy post Graduation
NEW YORK INSTRUCTORS
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"Dirty Digits" - Dan Chaves
"Dirty Digits"
"DJayJung" - Jay Jung
"DJayJung"
"Vyle" - Albert Johnson
"Vyle"
"Dr. Unos & Dubs" - Ellison Robinson
"Dr. Unos & Dubs"
"Josh of Statik Link" - Josh Andres
"Josh of Statik Link"
"DJ Level" - Martin Yarbrough
"DJ Level"
"Tyler Smith" - Tyler Smith
"Tyler Smith"
"DJ Loup Rouge" - Raul Hildalgo
"DJ Loup Rouge"
Benny Blanco - Benny Miller
Benny Blanco

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