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To maintain a high quality of education, bootcamp cohorts are limited to 4 students and comes with a guaranteed performance opportunity at an upcoming JSTDRMN showcase. Our showcases usually have 300 - 700 attendees.

During class, you will be practicing on professional-grade equipment (CDJ-3000s) with high exposure to musicians who have seen successes being a performing DJ and signing tracks to a label. You will also have access to instructor offline support until your showcase performance, and access to the JSTDRMN community as a Dreamer. 

We have just concluded our second cohort, and applications for the next cohort are NOT open yet. Please join our waitlist for your chance to become a STAR! 🌟

Teaching Team

Mazzy

Mazzy, a Toronto-based DJ and producer, seamlessly blends his deep house roots into all his productions. With a passion for electronic music that runs deep, Mazzy has made a name for himself in the underground scene. His tracks have been featured on Boosted Music, showcasing his talent and unique sound to a global audience. Supported by fellow DJs in Toronto, Mazzy continues to captivate listeners with his infectious beats and innovative productions, solidifying his place in the electronic music community. 

HEATER

Hey! I'm Heather, AKA HEATER. I have had the privilege to play at various venues across Toronto like Silver Dollar Room @ CZ, Nomad, Big Trouble, Forbidden City to name a few. I've released one track as a producer and am making more. I have to say, I would not be where I am so quickly, without the help of amazing community and mentorship. This is why programming for this bootcamp is so near and dear to me. 

I am bringing in my expertise in program management to ensure you have the best learning experience possible throughout the bootcamp. 

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Bootcamp Syllabus

Class 1: Intro to DJing (3 hrs)

In this class, you will learn about DJ controller layout and the functionalities of every button. You will also learn basic music theory that will set you up for success to become a well-versed DJ. Your teacher will also touch on basic transition techniques and you will have time to play around, get familiar with the controller, and ask any questions you may have.

 

 

Class 2: Transitions & Set-Building (3 hrs)

In this class, your teacher will show you some intermediate transition techniques and how to practice them. You will learn about musical phrasing, and the best places in a song to make transitions. You will learn about set-building best practices and how to approach crowd-reading during a live set. 

 

 

 

Class 3: Self Promotion & Professional Gigs (3 hrs)

In this class, your teacher will teach you everything about self promotion and networking in the electronic music industry. You will learn the various types of people to get to know in order to get yourself gigs. You will also learn about professional equipment setup & commonly used sound systems. Your teacher will also show you various FXs available on a controller to add flavour to your set and provide some time to practice before your graduation gig.

 

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Graduation: JSTDRMN Showcase 

Happy graduation! At the end of the bootcamp, you are guaranteed a performance at JSTDRMN's upcoming Showcase!! How exciting is that?!

 

We have just concluded our second bootcamp. Waitlist is open for future cohorts!

Hear from Our Graduates

  • Paprika
  • Djenerate
  • KUYA
  • DJ BRB
  • FIZE
  • ShefJeff

    One of the most transformative

    experiences of my creative

    journey. The instructors are not

    just experts in their field; they

    are passionate mentors who

    invest in your growth, providing

    invaluable feedback and

    guidance every step of the way.

    I’m incredibly grateful for

    everything I've learned and the

    confidence I’ve gained in

    my creative abilities.

     

    Shef Jeff, Cohort 1

  • Sandy Sea

    In less than 2 months, I went

    from "what do DJs even do?"

    to performing live

    in front of 400 people!

    Joining the JSTDRMN DJ

    bootcamp was one of the best

    decisions I made because not

    only did I learn a new musical

    skill, but also joined a community

    of welcoming and talented

    artists.

    Sandy Sea, Cohort 1

  • Ali Khann

    This bootcamp gave me a solid

    foundation to start DJ'ing. All the

    fundamentals were covered at a

    level that allowed me to grasp the

    concepts without feeling

    overwhelmed. In short, it’s one of

    the most enjoyable classes

    I’ve ever taken!

     

    Ali Khann, Cohort 1

  • Hyuujeen

    Best DJing course you could take

    getting into DJing as a hobby

    or even want to take a step

    further!! :))

     

    DJ Hyuujeen, Cohort 1