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Course Format
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DJ COurse
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12 weeks
Advanced
Unleash Your Sound.
Whether you’re completely new to DJing or ready to take your first serious step, this hands-on course gives you everything you need to understand the art and craft of becoming a DJ.
Over 12 sessions, you’ll dive deep into essential DJ techniques using Pioneer CDJs and Opus Quad Controller – the industry standard – and Rekordbox, the leading platform for digital DJ preparation. From learning to beatmatch by ear, to building your own set, to branding yourself as an artist – this course covers it all.
You’ll walk away with a professionally recorded DJ set video and a photoshoot portfolio, giving you the tools to promote yourself online and start booking gigs with confidence.
Course Highlights
Duration: 12 Weeks – 13 hours one on one + 2 hours group session
Schedule: Tuesdays Evening
Price: €600 — Flexible payment plans available, no bank required
Location: Malta School of Sound Studio, Qormi
Main Tutor: Carl Lautier
Guest Artists: Geordie Attard
What You’ll Learn — Week After Week
Week 1 – Gear Orientation & Genre Discovery
• Understand CDJ setup and mixer signal flow
• Introduction to different electronic music genres
• Explore Rekordbox, track preparation, and cue points
Week 2 – Understanding Musical Structure
• Learn how to count bars and phrases (1, 2, 3, 4)
• Identify song intros, build-ups, drops, and breakdowns
Week 3 –Cueing & Throwing
• Practice cueing techniques and beat dropping
• Timing your throw-ins for smooth transitions
Week 4 – Pitch Control & Tempo Awareness
• Learn how to detect tempo differences by ear
• Use pitch faders on CDJs for tempo alignment
Week 5 – Beatmatching with BPM Hidden
• Develop pure listening skills by mixing without BPM visuals
• Locking in BPM manually and using jog wheel corrections
Week 6 – EQ Blending Techniques
• Learn how to mix using the mixer’s high, mid, and low EQ
• Create smooth transitions using frequency control
Week 7 – Long Mixes & Set Flow
• Hold a steady mix
• Use EQ riding to maintain energy
Week 8 –Building a DJ Set
• Select tracks with intention
• Learn how to structure a set
• Intro → build → climax → outro
Week 9 – Rekordbox
• Advanced Rekordbox skills: hot cues, loops, playlists, tagging
• How to prepare for club or festival gigs
Week 10 & 11 – DJ Set Recording Preparations
• This video should be treated like an important gig , students prepare their music
and performance in preparation of the video
Week 12 – Branding, Marketing & Career Guidance
• Learn how to market yourself as a DJ
• Social media content strategy
• How to get gigs, build a fan base, and collaborate with others
• Understand the basics of artist branding and how to stand out
Build Confident Skills
No Gear? No Background? No Problem
Start Performing with confidence
DJ course
Total Price €600
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
All DJing Classes are on a one-to-one basis. Early applications are encouraged.
What You’ll Leave with
• Beatmatching by ear (without relying on BPM displays)
• Creative transitions using EQ and filters
• Set construction, energy management, and flow
• Rekordbox prep and CDJ operation
• DJ ethics and music sourcing best practices
• Branding and promotion for DJs
• A portfolio that includes video and photography
• Confidence to perform at events, parties, and festivals
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us
