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OFF CENTRE DJ SCHOOL

416.704.1941

​ CELEBRATING OUR 21st YEAR in 2025!

Off Centre DJ School is downtown Toronto's most unique boutique DJ & Electronic music education facility. From 2 hour Weekend Workshops to 78 hour Full Programs our mandate is simple: have fun with records and electronics! We strive to find new ways to teach and creatively express ourselves by playing with sound. At Off Centre we emphasize the roots of DJ culture: Vinyl, two turntables, and a mixer is the best way to learn to DJ. Combined with modern software and most importantly studio artistry, the creative possibilities are endless. By focusing on turntables and production gear as instruments, performance and creation takes on a completely different shape. While the art of DJing, scratching, and beat making has often been clouded by gimmicks, competition, and commercialism, we bring forward the school of thought that the DJ & Producer is a musician and the turntable an expansive instrument of personal expression. Let us help you reach your potential.


​CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

FULL DJ PROGRAM
  • ​NEXT DATE:  April 30th, 2025

FULL DJ PROGRAM

CA$2,150.00

ALL 4 LEVELS // 39 HOURS OF HANDS ON INSTRUCTION

The Full DJ Program takes you from the absolute basics up. Here you'll learn all 4 Off Centre DJ levels starting from basic hand positioning and equipment set up to performing live and successfully executing detailed programming, scratching, and transition techniques. You'll walk away with your own professional demo as well as the confidence and skill level to rock a live show.


Payment Plans are available for this course: x 2 instalments of $1195.00 or save by registering with a Full Payment of $2150.00


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FULL PRODUCER PROGRAM
  • ​NEXT DATE:  May 11th, 2025 

FULL PRODUCER PROGRAM

CA$2,150.00

39 HOURS OF HANDS ON INSTRUCTION

This extensive program is centred on the entire process of being an artist by discovering your own sound and developing your instincts through a series of sketches and experimentation. Through a series of challenges designed to help you master the steps involved in making your own music you will learn the ins and outs of Ableton Live. This course will give you the experience of starting and completely finishing original tracks and remixes to add to your artist portfolio.


Payment Plans are available for this course: x 2 instalments of $1195 or save by registering with a Full Payment of $2150


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FULL DJ & PRODUCER 
  • NEXT DATE:  May 10th, 2025

FULL DJ & PRODUCER

CA$3,865.00

78 HOURS OF HANDS ON INSTRUCTION

This program includes all 4 Levels of Off Centre's DJ curriculum, the entire Full Producer Program, as well as dedicated training sessions for seamlessly combining the two disciplines. As digital technology continues to distort the lines between DJ and Producer you'll begin to bridge these two forms of expression with a balanced education between hardware and software.


Payment Plans are available for this course: x 2 installments of $2075.00 or save by registering with a Full Payment of $3865.00


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​Our DJ and/or Producer Certificate Programs are the most comprehensive and hands on path to becoming an electronic artist. Whether you're looking to learn the Art of DJing or develop your studio potential as a musician, you'll learn the skills, technical know how, and creative mind set to become a unique and well-rounded artist.

You can take our FULL DJ and FULL PRODUCER programs separately, or combine the two disciplines with our flagship FULL DJ / PRODUCER PROGRAM.

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NEXT DATE:  May TBA
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​Thinking about taking courses? Or just curious about what we do? Come by, meet instructors, check out our space, and find out exactly what program is right for you.  You'll have a chance to experience the intimately designed class setting and catch a glimpse of what you'll learn through conversation and sometimes an impressive demo or two from our seasoned team of professionals. This is also an opportunity to register for your courses in person if you prefer.

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LEVEL 1: INTRO TO PRODUCING

ABLETON LIVE 01 : INTRO TO PRODUCING

CA$795.00

1 Level // 12 hours of hands on instruction


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NEXT DATE:  May 11th - June 8th, 2025 // Sundays, 11:45 - 2:45pm 

Release your studio and performance potential with our Ableton Live Foundation Course.  In this 12 hour program, start making your own tracks by learning the basics of the software that has revolutionized electronic music creation and performance.  Get comfortable navigating Live's unique interface, learn to trigger multiple tracks on the fly, and build your own song from scratch.  At the end of this session you'll be on your way to making your 1st of many production pieces.     


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INTRO TO DJING

DJ LEVEL 1: INTRO TO DJING

CA$515.00
1 Level // 9 hours of hands on instruction

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NEXT DATE:  June 3rd - 17th, 2025 // Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm
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Learn the skills, the right way! A comprehensive 9 hour introduction course covering all the basics of mixing, scratching, and use of equipment. Designed for the beginner with little to no experience on the turntables. The main focus of "Intro to DJing" is to develop hand skills, basic music theory, and experiment with different ways of playing with sound on your very own vinyl turntable setup. 

WEEKEND DJ WORKSHOP

WEEKEND DJ WORKSHOP

CA$140.00

2 hours of hands on instruction


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NEXT DATE:  May 24th, 2025 // Saturday,
​6:30 - 8:30pm

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In our fully equipped, relaxed, and inspiring environment we guide you through two hours of fun filled exercises designed to maximize hands on time navigating the traditional two turntable and mixer setup. This workshop is a thorough introduction to the fundamental skills of DJing and will help you decide on the next step. 
SUMMER DJ CAMP

DJ CAMPS

CA$515.00

5 Days // 12.5 hours of hands on instruction // Ages 8 - 15


We see the DJ as an artist playing an instrument of personal expression called the turntable and our programs are designed to engage the creative imagination of students from all musical backgrounds. With the majority of learning being hands on, we encourage students to use their mistakes as a way of discovering new things. Our focus is placed on technical aspects of mixing, scratching, and use of equipment, but we also highlight a DJ culture component to emphasize the music that exists beyond commercial hits.  Secrets that take years to learn are revealed in a warm modern studio design featuring small class sizes for ease of communication. This is 21st century music education!

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NEXT DATE:   July 7th - 11th, 2025 // Monday - Friday, 9:45 - 12:15pm or 1:15 - 3:45pm (fully booked)

With the majority of learning being hands on, we encourage students to use their mistakes as a way of discovering new things.  Our focus is placed on technical aspects of mixing, scratching, and use of equipment, but we also highlight a DJ culture component to emphasize the music that exists beyond commercial hits.   Secrets that take years to learn are revealed in a warm modern studio design featuring small class sizes for ease of communication.

ADVANCED 1 ON 1s

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These classes are designed for students who have completed our Full Programs or are at an Advanced Level and are now looking to further their skills. These programs are designed to give you a deeper understanding of a concept and continue developing your DJ and/or Producer chops. With Off Centre's advanced 1 on 1 instruction, you'll build on your current knowledge base with learning tailored to your specific strengths and weaknesses. We'll help you get past any road blocks holding you back from achieving your goals.
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TEAM BUILDLING WORSKSHOPS

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Covering all the basics of mixing/scratching and use of equipment. This is a hands on workshop designed to boost morale, stimulate creativity and promote teamwork through the art of DJing. In this fun and active two hour session, we guide you and your team through the fun and exciting world of DJing with plenty of hands on interaction using the traditional two turntable and mixer set up. We'll also introduce you to digital DJing with a look at the latest software.
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FEATURED VIDEO

Live Turntables & Drums

Erik Laar & Topher Stott pop the roof off with an original funked out trip hop/chill step piece called "Dream Sequence" in this 3rd edition of Off Centre's Live Studio Beats. 
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ORIGINAL VIDEO TUTORIALS

Live Stream 7Tutorials with character! Here's a small sampling of high quality instructional videos for the aspiring DJ and/or electronic music producer from the Off Centre Youtube Channel. Here we break down some of the intricacies of beat making, melody composition, equipment, sampling, scratching, and so much more. Get an idea of who we are, what we do, how we do it and most importantly how we can help you get it done.
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SOUND DESIGN
SCRATCH TECHNIQUES
COMPOSITION & ARRANGEMENT
EQUIPMENT TWEAKS

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  • Home
  • Courses
    • Certificate Programs
    • DJ Programs >
      • Full DJ Program
      • DJ Courses: Level 1 - 4
      • Weekend DJ Workshop
      • Turntablism
      • DJ Camps
      • After School DJ Program
      • Traktor Kontrol S4
    • DJ / Producer Program
    • Producer Programs >
      • Full Producer Program
      • Ableton Live 01: Intro to Producing
      • Producer Camps
      • Music Fundamentals
      • Mixing & Mastering
    • Weekend Workshops >
      • Weekend DJ Workshop
    • Advanced 1 on 1
    • Team Building Workshops
  • Open House
  • Gift Cards
  • Contact
  • About Us
    • Teachers
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