DJ Course

About This Course

Skill Tech Audio Accredited DJ Course is designed for aspiring DJs looking to master the art of mixing, beat-matching, and creating smooth transitions. Learn about the DJ equipment, software, and music theory essentials, while building hands-on skills in live performance. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your craft, our accredited training course will help you take your DJing to the next level!

During your 3 hour session you will have the essential theories for one hour, followed by 2 hours of solid DJ practise with your expert DJ as a guide on the side. You will have your own DJ controller to mix on. Skill Tech Audio students also get 10% Discount with Dr Head and achieve academic status for more discounts with almost all audio software.

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This Course Is For:

Aspiring DJs who want to learn the fundamentals of mixing and performance.
Beginners looking to understand DJ equipment, software, and music theory essentials.
Enthusiasts wanting to refine their skills in beatmatching and creating seamless transitions.
Anyone interested in live performance techniques and building a DJ set.

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Knowledge & Skills

Session 1:

Explain what Signal Flow is and why it's important for DJs
Use of diagrams to illustrate the path of the audio signal through different equipment.
2 hours DJ practise

Session 2:

Introduce the basic equipment: Turntables/CDJS/Controllers, mixer, and speakers.
Discuss the role of each equipment in the signal flow
2 hours DJ practise

Session 3:

Demonstrate how to connect each piece of equipment (using cables like RCA, XLR, Phono vs Line Input, etc
2 hours DJ practise

Session 4:

Explain the mixer's role in detail, including channels, EQ, crossfader, and gain controls.
Show how to adjust levels and use EQ to blend tracks smoothly.
2 hours DJ practise

Session 5:

Teach how to perform a sound check, setting proper levels to avoid distortion.
Cover basic troubleshooting, like identifying and fixing issues in the signal path.
2 hours DJ practise

Session 6:

Let students set up the equipment themselves, under supervision.
Provide hands-on practice with mixing tracks, adjusting levels, and using mixer controls.
2 hours DJ practise

Session 7:

If applicable, show how to connect a recording device and record a DJ set.
Discuss recording levels and formats.
2 hours DJ practise
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Schedule

Every Thursday and Friday (6PM - 9PM)

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Duration:

4 Weeks

Schedule:

Twice Per Week

Course Cost:

AED

3300

Start Date:

April 10, 2025

Live Sound Curriculum

Broadcast Curriculum

Studio Production Curriculum

Got a question?

After the course, can I get a job?

If you're a beginner, after a 6-week course, you'll unlikely find a job. However, our live sound engineer course has a 100% success rate in that all students who have taken it (written Dec 2024) are now audio practitioners, either full-time, busy freelance, or on long-term contracts.

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How much do sound engineers earn?

In the UAE and MENA, Freelance sound engineers can earn between AED500 and AED3500 per day; here's a guide for daily rates from 2024.

Audio Techs AED 1500 +
A2 Operators - AED 1800+
A1 Operators- AED 2250+
System Tech AED 3500+

Full-time sound engineers, depending on experience, can earn monthly
AED3000 for freshers up to 18,000 or more.

What's the difference between live sound, studio, and broadcast audio?

Live sound, studio, and broadcast audio engineering are distinct fields within the audio industry, each with unique focus and skill sets.

Live Sound Engineers plan, install, tune, and mix audio at live events, adjusting sound in real-time to deliver optimal audio quality.
Studio Engineers record, edit, and mix audio in studios, collaborating with artists or clients to produce high-quality sound.
Broadcast Engineers handle audio for radio and TV, or streaming to ensure quality sound for live and recorded broadcasts.

What Career Options are available?

Parents of students are often concerned about career options. Fear not because live sound engineers have a wide range of career paths such as: Junior sound engineer (A2) • Senior sound engineer (A1) • Front of house engineer • Monitor engineer • Translation booth (setup and operate) • Comms (communications) • Corporate/conference engineer • AV Technician (AV Tech) • Stage Tech • Backline engineer • Sound systems engineer • Systems Tuning • Fixed Installation • RF engineer • Streaming/Broadcast • Systems integration • Project management • Technical manager.

How much are your courses?

Our course prices range from AED 2000 to AED45,000 To see what the course fees are, please visit the relevant courses

How do I register for the courses?

Just fill in this inquiry form, and tell us which course you’re interested in. Students interested in work experience program must sign work experience agreement and all students sign health and safety disclaimers.

Can I have a discount?

Discounts are available at certain holidays and occasional promotions. Students enrolling 30 days before a start date can avail discounts, too. Follow socials to get updated.