About Us
Aspiring DJs, this one’s for you! Our training programs and mentorship opportunities are designed to help you master the craft, from beatmatching to crowd engagement. Kickstart your DJ career – sign up for our training program.
The M&M Pro DJ Academy is the most comprehensive and hands-on learning experience for the aspiring modern day DJ.
The Academy caters to anybody that has interest in DJing- from the complete beginner to those looking to take their DJ skills to the next level.
The foundation of the school is aimed at keeping the culture and concept of REAL DJing alive and growing in South Africa. Respecting the history and craft of DJing as an art form, while embracing the amazing technological advances that have constantly furthered our capabilities as DJs. It will encourage both artists and listeners to re-evaluate what they believe REAL DJing is about.
If you are looking to perfect the use of industry standard hardware and software, master various mixing techniques, and get an inside look at the business, ethics and professional life of the DJ industry, then the M&M DJ Academy is for you.
Theory, Skills and Techniques
We delve deep into the in’s and out’s of various equipment, mixing skills & techniques, and DJ software.
- History and evolution of the DJ
- Basic music theory- beats and bars, key, genres
- Evolution of DJ equipment
- Setup, maintenance and use of turntables, mixers, CDJs, MIDI hardware and controllers
- Comparison of Turntables, CDJs and controllers
- Comparison of various mixers and CDJ models
- Basic and advanced beat-matching
- Mixing styles for various genres
- Effects
- Turntablism- Scratching, Beat Juggling
- DJing with Rekordbox DJ
- Editing, mashups and remixing in Ableton Live and FL Studio
- Live remixing: advanced mixing techniques- tone play, word play, multi-genre mixing
- Performing to a crowd: preparation, reading a crowd, knowing your role
- DJ industry- business, ethics, laws, income, growing a career, social media and promotion
- Creating a unique personality as a DJ
Our Services
At M&M PRO DJ Academy, we believe in nurturing the next generation of talent by providing comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities. Whether you’re a beginner looking to spin your first track or an experienced DJ aiming to refine your skills, we’ve got you covered.
Mixing and Beatmatching
Master the art of seamless transitions and creating the perfect flow for your sets with expert guidance.
Live Performance Practice
Opportunities to perform in front of an audience to build confidence and skills.
Workshops and Masterclasses
Sessions with experienced DJs and producers to learn industry tips and techniques.
DJ Studio Access
Access to professional DJ and music production studios.
Career Guidance
Advice on building a career in the music industry, including networking and marketing.
Online Classes
Remote learning options for those who can’t attend in person.
Curriculum
Beginner Course Overview
- History and evolution of the DJ
- Evolution of DJ equipment and skills
- Basic music theory – beats and bars, key, genres
- Where to find music – free and paid sources
- Rekordbox DJ – export mode
- Intro to controllers and DJ software – Serato, Rekordbox DJ, Virtual DJ
- Setup, maintenance and use of mixers, CDJs and controllers
- Comparison of CDJs and controllers
- Comparison of various mixers
- Basic beat-matching
- Basic Effects
- Mixing styles for various genres
Intermediate Course Overview
- Intro to turntablism
- Setup, maintenance and use of turntables, mixers, CDJs, MIDI hardware and controllers
- Intermediate beat-matching & mixing styles
- Mixing in-key
- Intermediate effects – colour FX and Beat FX
- Beginner turntablism – basic scratching techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Performing to a crowd: preparation, reading a crowd, knowing your role
- DJ industry – business, ethics, laws, income, growing a career, social media and promotion
- Creating a unique personality as a DJ
Advanced Course Overview
- Editing, mashups and remixing in Ableton Live and FL Studio
- Live remixing: advanced mixing techniques – tone play, word play, multi-genre mixing
- Advanced turntablism – scratching and beat juggling
- In-depth controller & DJ software use – custom MIDI mapping and functionality
Graduations
- Students conceptualise, plan & execute their own graduation events
- Putting together a line-up, event posters, ticketing platforms
- Delegating roles – artist managers, stage managers, social media, promo, fi nance
- Students perform and lecturers grade and assess
Workshops and Masterclasses
- Turntablism -Discover scratching and juggling
- Event promotion & Production – Learn how to curate, produce and manage your own event
- Venue Management – The in’s and out’s of how venues operate
- Local & International Touring – Engage with tour DJ’s and understand the dynamics of tours, contracts , fee negotiations.
- Social media and Branding – Chat to social media experts and DJ’s about marketing and brand management.
- Corporates / Private DJs – Walk into the world of the “Mobile DJ” and discover alternate DJ careers
- DJ Ethics 101 – Professionalism, Networking, Business
- Mashups, Remixes & Gig Preparation