Whether you’ve been playing out for a while and are still struggling to get it all together or whether you’re a total beginner (don’t worry, we all have to start somewhere!) the 8 Week part time course is an ideal way for you to learn all the DJ, mixing skills and industry secrets you'll ever need to put you on the road to total success.

Spread Over 8 Weeks
(8 x three and a half hours sessions)

Birmingham:	Saturday afternoons	1:30pm – 5:00pm
Edinburgh:	Sunday afternoons	1:30pm – 5:00pm
Other locations:	Weekday Evenings	6:30pm – 10:00pm

So how do we do it?

By breaking the whole mixing process down into 3 easy to follow stages you and your fellow students will soon not only understand what makes a good mix, but will (with our help, guidance and a little practice) soon be able to beatmatch and mix your favourite tunes seamlessly within a matter of weeks.

During the course you'll learn about all the different ways of mixing, like CDJ, Vinyl and PC/Laptop. You’ll learn how about all the different types of equipment, how it works, how to use it correctly plus you'll learn the correct way to set up and use a sound system and how to get the best out of it without damaging speakers etc. but more importantly without damaging your ears.

Promote Yourself

During the 8-weeks you'll learn how to promote yourself effectively. How to get work and how to stay ahead of the competition. You'll learn how to program your music for maximum effect, plus how to produce, share and upload great promo mixes that'll not only get you noticed, but most importantly get listened to.

Throughout the course, whilst perfecting you’re mixing skills we’ll also teach you the inside secrets of how industry works. You'll learn what nightclub managers and promoters are really looking for in a DJ, plus how to elevate yourself above the competition (and believe me there’s a lot of competition out there).

Make Money!

One of the most important aspects of the course is to make sure you're ready to go out and earn money in your new career. This means teaching you every aspect of being a true professional DJ like how to use a microphone properly, how to drive and control a dance-floor, plus how to run yourself as a professional business.

Everything you’ll ever need to know about making yourself a real success, from flawlessly mixing to self-promotion is covered in this fully extensive course all hands on with our team of experienced Industry Experts.

Play out live!

DJ Academy is the only DJ training school in the country that actively

encourages students to move from the bedroom and play out in a live club environment.

To gives you a full understanding of how promotions work and how promoters operate, during the course you’ll learn how to organise, run and promote your own end of term Graduation party with your fellow students (optional). You’ll not only help organise and promote the event, but you’ll also DJ at it!

This give you a great opportunity to play out live and showcase your new found talents in front of your proud friends and family. Plus you and your fellow students get to keep any money you make on the night.

Please Note* whilst being a key part of learning and understanding how promotions work. Student Party Events are not compulsory and are not available to students under 18 in some venues.

It is at the discretion of the Head Tutor as to whether your Student Club night goes ahead. Your night depends on good teamwork. You will all have to work well as a group and all put in equal amounts of effort.

Get your certificate

On completion of the Course not only will you have a Full set of course notes to take with you to reflect on the lessons, but you’ll also receive a Certificate of Excellence to impress your friends and potential employees.

DJ Academy certificates are widely recognised and respected within the UK Nightclub Industry. They are a recognized sign that you’re not just another DJ! They show that you have commitment and you're serious about your chosen carrier.

But Most importantly they show potential managers and promoters that you are serious about your roll in the entertainment of their paying customers.

The 8 Week Course

Throughout the 8 weeks our aim is to teach you how to mix naturally and effortlessly, focusing in on any area you may be struggling with to help make the most of your preferred music and help you become a truly top class Professional DJ.

In addition to this, each week includes a short lesson (no more than half hour) to help give you a good understanding of how the industry works so you can take full advantage.

At the end of each lesson you’ll be given a full set of course notes to take home and keep so you can look back and digest the information at any time.

During the lessons we’ll teach you not just ‘how’ to be a fully professional DJ, but how to get to grips with all the aspects of becoming a truly successful DJ and most importantly how to get those all-important Gigs and earn money!

The lessons are structured as follows:

Week 1:Course introduction - Equipment showcase & setup

Here you’ll meet and greet your fellow students and start your first lesson about how all the equipment works, what it does, and more importantly, the do's and don'ts of setting it all up.

Week 2:Sound system setup - Use of monitors

Here you’ll find out how to get the best out of any sound system and how to run them correctly and how to avoid damaging your ears.

Week 3:Demo CD production and promotion

Here you’ll not only learn about how to create a great Demo that’ll not only get you noticed, but most importantly get listened to. Plus, but how to upload and share it on the web.

Week 4:Flyer/Ticket design - Basic Microphone techniques

Here you’ll learn about how to create an eye catching flyer and most importantly how to avoid costly mistakes. Plus have a go on the Mic!

Week 5:Marketing and nightclub promotion - promoting your night Prt1

Here you’ll learn about how nights are promoted and how to earn money from promoting your own nights. Plus arrange an end of term party to showcase your new skills!

Week 6:Music programming - You promoting your night Prt2

Here you’ll learn how to fill and control a dance floor and understand what makes people walk off. Plus start promoting your end of term party.

Week 7:Dealing with management - Promotion night rules

Here you’ll learn to understand the difference between Nightclub Managers and Nightclub Promoters, what makes them tick and more importantly what they’re looking for in a DJ

Week 8:Mailing lists - Running yourself as a business

Finally we’ll wrap it all together with a short lesson on how to get free tunes before anyone else and how to run yourself as a professional business.

So how much is an 8-Week course?

A full 8 week course with DJ Academy is only £399

Spreading the Cost

To help make the course accessible to all pockets we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to secure your place, plus help spread the Cost.

Places are limited and going fast so avoid disappointment you can secure your place today with returnable holding deposit of just: £75

Then pay a second deposit of only: £125
(Before the course starts) to guarantee your place

Then pay just £25 per week
for the next 8 weeks when you attend the sessions.

 

How to Enrol on an 8-Week Course

• Check the course dates (above) for term times and availability
• Fill out an application form here
• Then place a (returnable) Pay Pal deposit of: £75 to reserve your place

Once you've placed your deposit we'll contact you to arrange and confirm your dates, details and discuss any needs or special requirements plus answer any questions you may have before you start.

Call Andy on: 07980 915424

to discuss your requirements

Book your place here Today

 

Many thanks and good luck! Andy King (DJ Academy)