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The DJ Training School

Over the last five years, the entertainment industry in Ireland has grown extensively. These days, people spend more money on leisure and entertainment than ever before. This in turn has led to the growth of the Irish DJ industry, with the formation of many large DJ/entertainment companies to service this new demand. These companies, and similar agents and promoters, provide extensive employment for Disc Jockeys, sometimes offering six to seven nights of work per week. Not only night-clubs and hotels use DJ’s these days – bars, restaurants and theme bars also provide employment. This increased demand has led to the need for better, slicker and more professional staff to be trained.

The DJ Training School was established in 1999, offering comprehensive training in the art of Disc Jockey Skills, with particular emphasis on club jocking. The DJ Training School of operated by The Dublin Media Centre in conjunction with Star DJ's.

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The DJ Training Syllabus

The syllabus for the DJ Training Course has been developed and designed to give participants an over-view of the main areas within the DJ field, as well as a firm, hands-on training in the Industry.

The DJ Training Programme is an intensive course run over two Saturday sessions. The course runs for 3 consecutive Saturdays between 11.00am and 6.00pm. The modules of the course comprise 'hands-on' “mixing and music classes” which take place in a city centre location..

The course syllabus is made up of two distinct sections covering the main areas in DJ skills.

Part 1

The course comprises modules in the following subjects:

	Technical skills
	Setting up equipment, terminology, wiring/leads, fuses, equipment types, balancing audio levels, trouble-shooting.
	Voice Training.
	Microphone Techniques, voice projection, voice exercises, basic scripting, DJ etiquette.
	DJ Party Games: Types of games for product promotions, company parties and functions, ice-breakers!, getting the attention of the crowd, props and costumes, disaster remedies!
	Business skills: Business card design, accounts & tax, curriculum vitae, insurance, dealing with contacts, punctuality, dealing with problem clients, attracting work, dress codes, advertising & marketing yourself.
	Production: Mixing, effects, basic editing techniques, recording voice-overs, dubbing, recording CDR’s, minidisc, compression & limiting.

Part 2

	Music Mixing: Basic hands-on mixing skills including “chop-mixing”, “fading” and “beat-mixing”. Experience on both CD and Record Decks.
	Intensive Music knowledge: Programming the night’s music, music genres, trigger songs, songs never to play, reading the dancing floor/pub.
	Magazines/Literature: Magazines/literature to buy/programmes to watch.
	Demonstration Tape: We can also provide a facility after the course whereby a demonstration tape can be recorded. This can prove invaluable as a “C.V.” of sorts when applying for a job in the DJ Industry.

Course Fees

	Deposit (payable in advance) € 100.00
	Balance (on 1st night of course) € 220.00
	Total € 320.00

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For more information about the DJ Training School, or to receive a brochure by post, email us at: info@dublinmediacentre.com