AJIVASAN
MUSIC · ART · DANCE
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Dj

Read the room, work the decks, and mix seamlessly across genres on professional club equipment.

Program type Professional
Mode Center
Certification Level 1
Duration 3 Months/Level
Overview

What this program covers

This course is designed for aspiring DJs who want to build a strong foundation and perform confidently in clubs, events, and live shows. Whether you’re a beginner or already experimenting, the program takes you step-by-step from basics to advanced performance techniques. You’ll learn beatmatching, transitions, cueing, looping, and mixing across genres like Bollywood, EDM, Hip-Hop, and commercial music. The course also covers DJ software (like Rekordbox/Serato), controller handling, track selection, set building, and crowd reading so you don’t just play music, you create an experience. Along with technical skills, we focus on performance, stage presence, and real-world DJing scenarios. You’ll get hands-on practice on professional equipment and guidance from experienced mentors.

By the end of the course, you’ll be confident enough to perform live, build your own DJ sets, and start getting gigs.

Ages 14+ Recommended age range for this course.
3 Months/Level Typical time commitment for a single level before moving to the next stage of the curriculum.
Level 1 New students are placed at the appropriate level based on prior experience and assessment.
Offline Flexible learning options to suit your schedule — attend classes at a branch, learn from home, or get personalised tuition.
Ajivasan Music & Dance Academy Certified and affiliated programme with recognised examination and accreditation.
Before you apply

Considerations

✓ Age: 13 years and above

✓ No prior experience required – Beginners are welcome

✓ Basic interest in music and DJing

✓ Willingness to learn and practice regularly

Prior classical training preferred
Ajivasan Music & Dance Academy

Certified and affiliated programme with recognised examination and accreditation.

Curriculum

Syllabus & progression

Level 1
01

Semester One

01

DJ & Turntablism — Standalone Course

✓ Exporting Music from Rekordbox

✓ Beat Matching

✓ Use of loops in songs while mixing

✓ Using Performance effects such as echo, delay, reverb & more

✓ Switching Tempo/Genres

✓ On-Field Experience

✓ Record your own DJ set & share on social media

✓ Artist Development, Building your DJ Identity,

✓ Promoting Yourself & Making Your Press kit

✓ Personality Grooming

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