The Introductory course runs for two weekends and is designed to give students the basic skills needed to mix music and also perform basic tricks and scratching techniques within a short period. This is a more hands-on course based primarily on private tuitions. You will be taught in groups as small as 4 students for 8 X 2 Hour sessions and will cover all topics on equipment, mixing and scratching techniques in a step by step format. This course is held over two weekends, Saturdays and Sundays (4 hours per day) making it ideal for holiday periods. It is also ideal for people who are unable to attend classes during the week for our comprehensive course. Students have the option of hiring equipment between the 2 weekend sessions for individual practice time and assessment tasks. Studio practice times are FREE and inclusive of the course. After completion you will have attained enough knowledge to mix competently and also be able to do some basic tricks and scratching with CD's and/or Vinyl. The total cost for the 2 weekend course is $290.
The Comprehensive course runs for 12 weeks and is designed for the more serious and enthusiastic students wanting a Complete Comprehensive outline of the whole industry taught by many established and experienced DJ's from across Australia. All our award winning instructors are actively working in the industry and have over 20 years DJ Experience and 15 years teaching experience. Students are required to attend the Group lecture which is held one night per week from 7:30PM to 9:30PM and also the practice session for the hands-on training throughout the week.
Practice sessions with our equipment are free for the whole duration of the course and 2 months after (5 Months in total) until you play your first gig at the graduation night. Students must initially follow our step by step guide and practice the allocated exercises which will vary as you progress throughout the course. Your hands-on tutor for this course is a 3 X Australian DMC DJ Champion, so you can be assured you are being taught by Australia's Best in both the lectures and practice sessions. Students will also have the option to be taken on tours to Major Recording Studios, Radio Stations, and associated Night Clubs throughout the course for 'on site' training. An industry recognized certificate will be issued to Students who pass the final test which is held in a night club 4-8 weeks after the completion of the course. To see what standard is expected of you at completion, preview previous students of this course on their graduation night on our youtube channel www.youtube.com/djsunited
This course is taught with our renowned step by step technique which has been the foundation to the thousands of our working graduates across Australia within the last two decades. After completion you will have attained enough knowledge to mix fluently and be able to perform digital effects, tricks, scratching techniques, produce own tracks and be competent to work in any Night Club.
Every student will receive special student rates on all DJ equipment from our sponsors Store DJ and Concert Audio Visual.. To ensure your success we also operate a DJ booking agency to help you find work at the end of the course. The total cost for the twelve week Comprehensive course is $580.
The Advanced courses are now also available for training in Scratching, Turntablism, Advanced Beatmixing, Radio, or Production utilizing MIDI and hard disc recording. Students wanting to apply for these advance courses must pass an initial test. The Advance Mixing Course will guarantee job placement to the most successful graduate. The total cost for the Advance course is $750..
The Midi Production/ Ableton Course is designed for the aspiring average home based producer and covers all aspects of a home studio taught by various producers of all different genres. The course covers everything you need to know about making music with many industry standard software and the essential business aspects. Register to this site to keep updated with all the latest updates on this particular course and commencement dates.
Private Tuition is also available if any of the above courses does not suit your budget or time schedule. Rates start at $50. per hour depending on what level of training you require and how many blocks of tuition you pay for.
All students will receive a free personalized web site and a complete promotional pack including a bio and a demo CD. Course outlines are at the course structure link.