Studiorcc Intermediate DJ 6-week course

Last Minute Productions / Studio Redfern Community Centre present: free 6-week Intermediate DJ course facilitated by Nick Toth.

Building on the foundations of our beginner course, this program elevates students' DJ skills, musical understanding and business knowledge to a professional level. Smaller class sizes ensure more 1-on-1 time with the instructor, culminating in a live graduation performance.

• Week 1 – Foundations • Introduction – course overview – learning outcomes • Establishment of previous learning / skill levels – dreams & aspirations • Revision of Serato DJ basics – intro to advanced features and/or DJ Pro • Revision of Pioneer controller basics – intro to advanced techniques including stems • Explore different mixing techniques based on genres and personal style • Practice time / Q&A Homework: Apply new techniques to your current transitions and mixes.

• Week 2 – Vinyl DJing • Revision of key points from Week 1 / Q&A • Technics SL-1200 turntables – main features – cartridge & stylus – set-up • Pioneer DJM-700 – main features – set-up – troubleshooting • Manual cueing – hand technique & record handling – visual markers • Counting BPM – tempo matching basics – develop active listening skills • Putting it together – basic beat-mixing – demonstration & practice • Q&A Homework: Start planning your 30-minute graduation set

• Week 3 – Pro Controller • Revision of key points from Week 2 / Q&A • Pioneer XDJ-RX3 – set-up – input & output options – signal flow • Music management – intro to Rekordbox – track analysis, cue points, playlists, USB export • Browsing/loading tracks, waveform info, touchscreen selection, and deck controls • Demonstrate a basic transition – student practice time • Q&A Homework: Decide which gear you want to use at graduation & continue working on your set.

• Week 4 – Business, Brand & Marketing Essentials • Revision of key points from Week 3 / Q&A • Business structures (sole trader vs company) + ABN/business name set-up • Licenses, insurance, copyright/trademark basics • Invoicing, bookkeeping & business planning (SMART) • Define your brand: WHY, strengths, niche, audience, identity, authenticity • Social media – FB, IG, TT, YT, SoundCloud, etc. – engagement, consistency, voice, purpose • Marketing: know your UVP, niche, customer, competition, and the importance of networking • Q&A Homework: Prepare your brand presentation (bio, press pics, logo, socials, overall tone, etc.).

• Week 5 – Brand & Set Review • Revision of key points from Week 4 / Q&A • Present your DJ brand to the class • Present a short sample of your graduation DJ set • 1-on-1 review of your branded DJ set • Reading the room – energy management & basic mic use • Practice time Homework: Perfect your set and record/film yourself – useful both for self-review and as promo content for your socials.

• Week 6 – Graduation Event • Graduation performances – each student performs their DJ set live • Guests, friends & family welcome to attend, it’s a celebration! • Certificate presentation & Group photos