DJ PROGRAM

Certificate of Music in Performance

Los Angeles, CA

MI Online’s DJ program provides in-depth knowledge and training for aspiring DJs, producers, beat-makers, remix artists & electronic musicians. Upon graduation, DJ students will be prepared to produce original tracks and set their own path in and behind the scenes.

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COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING, TOOLS & SUPPORT

MI’s DJ School in Los Angeles offers students the skills to kick off a successful career on the decks. MI students are provided with in-depth knowledge and training in the latest technologies, tools and techniques used in contemporary electronic performance and production.

Our comprehensive DJ classes include subjects in Beat-Matching, Vinyl Turntablism, various DAWs such as Ableton Live and Maschine, Digital DJ solutions such as Traktor Pro and Serato DJ, Remixing, Sound Design and much more. Students will also be trained on tools that have shaped DJing, such as Vinyl DJ’ing, Controllers and CDJ setups.

DEGREES OFFERED

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CERTIFICATE IN DJ PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION

MI Online’s Certificate in DJ Performance and Production is a 2-quarter, 30-unit program for aspiring DJs, producers, beat-makers, remix artists, and electronic music composers and performers. Students are provided with in-depth knowledge and training in the latest technologies, tools and techniques used in contemporary electronic performance and production.

STUDENT BENEFITS

MULTIPLE SETTINGS

The DJ Program allows students to study contemporary electronic music and Hip-Hop techniques and implement them within a solo setting AND a live band setting.

CROSS-POLLINATION

DJ School students take full advantage of MI’s unparalleled faculty, facilities and programs encompassing Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard Technology, Vocals, Audio Engineering, Music Business, Guitar Craft and Independent Artist Development.

MUSIC BUSINESS

DJ Program students learn about income streams, social media management, business contracts, publishing law, touring and other necessary aspects of being a professional DJ or producer.

MI STUDENT BODY AND COMMUNITY

DJ School students are part of the wide variety of musicians and aspiring music industry professionals on MI’s Hollywood campus. This offers a broad scope base of collaborators and styles in which to perform and study.

PROGRAM DETAILS

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Beat-Matching, Vinyl Turntablism, DAWs such as Ableton Live, Digital DJ solutions such as Traktor and Serato, Synth Programming, Sound Design and more. Students will also be trained on tools that have defined DJ’ing, including (but not limited to) Vinyl DJ’ing, and CDJ setups.

COURSE CATALOG

For a detailed look at all of MI’s program offerings, you can find the course catalog here.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: CERTIFICATE

A. Submit two examples of your original material or arrangements (voice or instrumental, any style) representing your strengths and creative direction as an artist or producer.

B. Speaking Voice: Record your own speaking voice explaining the following:
1. Why you want to attend Musicians Institute.
2. What your role was in the recorded examples you have submitted, including what instruments you played (if applicable) and who wrote, produced and engineered each song.

For a full list of what you will need to apply to MI, please download our guide here.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Musicians Institute offers many opportunities for scholarships in all of our programs. Please visit our Scholarship page for more information.

FINANCIAL AID

Please visit MI’s Financial Aid page for all the details on how you can qualify.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students make up nearly one-fourth of MI’s total student population, representing more than 50 countries throughout the world while creating a unique and diverse learning environment, full of endless opportunities in Hollywood and beyond.

For more info, please visit the International Students page.

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Our faculty pool is comprised of dedicated, working processionals in the competitive Los Angeles music scene. These passionate masters offer clear guidance and nurturing designed to make the students get the most out of their time at MI.