| c o u r s e - s t r u c t u r e (introductory) |
| WEEK 1 - Saturday | DJ Equipment explained Audio leads and signal flow Parts identification Equipment handling |
| WEEK 1 - Saturday Afternoon | Basic music structure Counting bars and predicting breaks Cueing and releasing |
| WEEK 1 - Sunday | Ear Training Evaluating tempo differences Applying the pitch control |
| WEEK 1 - Sunday Afternoon | Counting BPM (Beats Per Minute) Utilising BPM in a set |
| WEEK 1 - Mid Week | Student Assignments |
| WEEK 2 - Saturday | Revision and Assesments Utilising the EQ Smooth mixing/ Cut mixing |
| WEEK 2 - Saturday Afternoon | Mixing techniques and transitions Programming and energy levels |
| WEEK 2 - Sunday | Loops and effects Basic scratch techniques |
| WEEK 2 - Sunday Afternoon | Turntable tricks Basic Beat Juggling Putting it all together Final Test |
| c o u r s e - s t r u c t u r e (comprehensive) |
| WEEK 1-2 | Equipment
and Music Structure. The wiring process and hooking it all up. Learn how to handle the equipment. Basic knowledge on how the turntable works. Common tragedies and how to deal with it. Basic music structure. Counting bars and predicting breaks. B.P.M. (Beats per minute.) |
| WEEK 3-4 |
The Beat Mix. Using the headphones Ear training. Pitch control Keeping the mix going. Ending the mix. Programming. |
| WEEK 5-6 |
The Beat Mix (cont.) & CD Mixing. Mixing In key Smooth mixing / cut mix. Mixing techniques and transitions. Breaking down the mix. Choosing the right records. Introduction to CD mixing. |
| WEEK 7-8 |
Scratching and Tricks. Setting the turntable and cartridge. Extensive training in scratching. Various scratches explained (Transforms, Flares, Crabs, etc.) Sample selection. Alternating/ Beat Juggling. |
| WEEK 9-10 |
Sampling and Remixing. Sampling mixers and equipment. Using the sampler in between the mix. Loops and time stretching. Basic studio concepts. Understanding how the record industry works. Tour to a major studio.(optional) Tour to a radio station.(optional) |
| WEEK 11-12 |
Marketing & Promotion. Self Promotion. Promoting Clubs/ Parties. Essential business aspects. Putting it all together. Final Test Preparation. |
| c o u r s e - s t r u c t u r e (comprehensive club course) |
| WEEK 1 | Knowledge
of equipment and parts. Turntables, CD Players, Mixers, Mics, Headphones. Home Setup vs Club Setup. Wiring process, signal flow, etc. |
| WEEK 2 | P.A
Systems Powering up and down. Leads, Connectors, Insulators. Setting of EQs and acoustics for live venues. Basic Knowledge on lighting consoles and software |
| WEEK 3 | Intro
to basic music structure.
Counting bars to apply the mix. Beats Per Minute. Cueing. Record handling techniques |
| WEEK 4 | Ear
training.
Applying the pitch control. Handling records in the mix |
| WEEK 5 | Intros
and outros. Release points. Mapping out the mix. Applying Eq’s and effects |
| WEEK 6 | Cut
Mixing/ Smooth Mixing. Programming. Working in club environment. Summary. Final Test. |
| c o u r s e - s t r u c t u r e (advanced) |
| WEEK 1. | Perfecting
the Mix. Pitch control (Fine Tuning). Extending the mix. Fade in/out Techniques. Chopping the mix. Mapping out the mix (Preplanning). Energy Levels. Mixing with different styles of music. |
| WEEK 2. |
Multiple Turntable / CD Mixing. Equipment requirments. Creative thinking. live showcases. Music selection. |
| WEEK 3. |
Scratching and Tricks. Extensive training in scratching. Setting the turntable and cartridge. Crossfader techniques (eg. Transforms, Flairs, Crabs, Jabs.) |
| WEEK 4. |
Turntablism. Beat Juggling. Stage presentation. Making melodies with the scratch. other battling techniques. |
| WEEK 5. |
Interactive DJing. Back to back team playing. using multiple turntables. Working with other DJ's. |
| WEEK 6. |
Sampling and Remixing. Using samples and acapellas in between the mix. Loops and creative overlaying. Studio hardware and software. Studio wiring and midi. Tour to a major studio |
| WEEK 7. | Self
Promotion. Creating a unique style. Networking. Identifying and programming to diverse crowds. Being selective with promoters. Sourcing music. Record pools. Marketing yourself and contracts. Promoting you own night. Sponsorships |
| WEEK 8. | Final
Test. Students are required to complete a demo CD A promo pack and personal web site will be created for each student. Final test at a Night Club (15 Minute set). |
| course - structure (midi and music production) |
| WEEK 1. | Intro
to MIDI and how it can be applied to a basic home studio. Common home studio set up (eg. wiring, patching, hardware, software) Recommended hardware and software for your personal needs. Sound properties explained for recording and insulation. |
| WEEK 2. | Basic
understanding of multi tracking. sequencers explained. Setting up the midi sequencer and patching instruments. intro to interface of commonly used software. The fundamental features of all sequencing software. Plug Ins vs external instruments. Importance of CPU usage on different applications. |
| WEEK 3. | Sampling concepts and methods
explained. internal sampling opposed to external. Manipulating the sampled sound. loops and time stretching. |
| WEEK 4. | Composition notations and harmonies. Quantisation Live sound vs Quantised sound. External and internal Effects explained. |
| WEEK 5. | Arrangement of the compositions
and samples. Layering sounds and overdubs. common arrangements of different genres. working 1 on 1 with each student for their final arrangement. |
| WEEK 6. | Mastering. Mixing down your arranged piece. recording of Levels, eq's, and effects. compression. |
| WEEK 7. | Copyright laws. Legalities concerning sampling. Protecting your Interlectual property. APRA and it's role in the industry. |
| WEEK 8. | Pros
and Cons of Major record companies Tips before approaching Record Companies. maintaining your style and direction of your music and balancing with the record company's marketing strategies. Commonly used contracts and deals by the Majors. |
| WEEK 9. | Setting up your own Record label. Business fundamentals. Business laws and contracts. Vinyl pressing and CD Manufacturing. Distribution deals. Marketing your product and networking essentials. The money flow chart from the artist to the consumer. |
| WEEK 10. | Final written test. Demonstration of all studet's pieces, Marked by a panel of establihed producers. |
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