Electronic Music DJ Course
Electronic Music DJ Course
Ever been curious about the magic DJs work from the booth? Now’s your chance to dive into the action! Join our Professional Electronic Music DJ Program, sponsored by Pioneer DJ, which we’ve been perfecting since 2009.
In Nashville, a city built on songwriting and recording, this course is taught by producers who work in its studios. Classes are small and hands-on, and the same sessions are available live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse.
Beats & Pieces
- →Setting up equipment, and getting ready to go
- →Mixing essentials
- →Bars and beats
- →Mixing essentials
- →Beat matching introduction
- →Mixing essentials
- →Understanding the structure of electronic music
Arrangement of Electronic Music
- →Pitch and recognizing dissonance (aka clashing)
- →Knowing when to mix in and mix out
- →Key differences between Trap/Bass and ‘Four-On-The-Floor’
Set Building
- →Track selection
- →Tempo
- →Putting songs in order
- →Timing your mixes
- →Teasers
FX
- →Common FX
- →Filtering
- →EQ
- →Filtering
- →Dos and don’ts: FX during the mix
Hardware and Software
- →CDJ Nexus
- →Rekordbox
- →Mixed In Key
Your Set
- →Refining your set
- →How to mix acapellas
- →Gauging the crowd and having a backup plan
Advanced Mixing & Digital Tricks
- →Triggering and sampling
- →Delay and reverb in the mix
- →Impact mixing with FX and levels
- →Body language
Advanced Set Building & Improvisation
- →Out-of-the-box song selection
- →Changing tempo
- →Music programming
Preparing for Your Show
- →Recording your set
- →Getting the word out
Our inclusive 36 hour-class is fully comprehensive, and will has everyone mastering industry-standard Pioneer Nexus equipment like a pro. See how it all begun for us on the West Coast in this Billboard article.
“I needed to brush up on some production software, so I called Garnish, as they have the best instructors” – Jamie Jones
Perfect for both beginners and those who’ve dabbled at home, eager to master real-world techniques on the latest professional equipment. Taught by our superior roster of professional electronic music touring DJs, the course offers a truly personal experience, with a class size limited to just four students.
We don’t offer our DJ classes online for a reason!private instruction online.
If you’re passionate about playing electronic music and want to learn in a friendly, inclusive environment, this is the perfect class for you! Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.
Student reviews.
“Lots of one on one, great break down, wonderful teacher. Awesome staff..I cant wait to take a production course to advance what I have learned in this class. Very positive, super supportive. I'm so happy I decided to cont. with my education..201 made everything gel in my brain from the first class especially when I started playing out. It all made sense.”
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Common questions, answered.
Yes. Sessions run in person at this campus and live online at the same time, so you join whichever suits you.
The length is in the glance strip at the top of this page, and the tuition for this campus - with the registration fee and any early-booking rate - sits just above the call to action.
Yes - ask admissions about private instruction and we will pair you with a specialist in this subject.
That is the point of it - you leave with a set that is built, prepared and mixed, and the confidence to play it.
No. You learn on professional hardware and software in class, and the course covers choosing the right setup for your own style.
Getting started, arrangement and phrasing, building a set, FX and transition tools, professional hardware and software, preparing your set, industry insight, and live streaming.
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