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Off Centre DJ School is downtown Toronto's most unique boutique DJ & Electronic music education facility. 2019 marks our 15th year!
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. 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 producing has often been clouded by gimmicks, competition, and commercialism, we bring to the learning environment the school of thought that the DJ & Producer is a musician and the turntable an expansive instrument of personal expression. |
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Next Date: Sept 17th, 2019
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Next Date: Sept 19th, 2019
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Next Date: Sept 17th, 2019
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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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Summer DJ Camp
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Dates: July 15th - 18th or August 12 - 15th // Mon - Thurs, 12:30 - 3:30pm 4 Days // 12 hours of hands on instruction // All Ages 12 - Infinity We see the DJ as an artist playing an instrument of personal expression called the turntable and our four day 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! More... |
Level 2 DJ: Building Vinyl Sets
Next Date: May 28th - June 11th // Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Built on the basics of mixing & scratching learned in Level 1 we now place them within the context of set development. Creative transitions, blends, and designing unique intros will take centre stage as you start crafting an idea of your musical style and character. More... |
After School DJ Program
Next Date: May 7th - June 22nd // Tuesdays 5 - 6pm
Learn to mix, scratch, and DJ using your very own setup. Expertly tailored for ages 8 - 12 years. Secrets that take years to learn are revealed in a warm modern studio design featuring small class sizes for ease of communication. More... |
Intro to Producing with Ableton
Next Date: June 8th & 22nd // Saturdays 3 - 7pm
Ableton Live is used to create, record, produce, and even perform music. Learn about linear and improvisational approaches to producing electronic music as we take you through the software’s unique interface and teach you the essentials of making your own original music. More... |
Weekend DJ Workshop
Next Date: May 25th // Saturday, 7:15 - 9:15pm
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. More... |
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Off Centre's Jonathan Kawchuk takes us through some of the ins and outs of bringing musical ideas to life. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series focussed specifically on creating melodic and structural variation. How do you turn a great 4 bar or 8 bar loop into a full song using Ableton Live. Star Wars represent! Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel for more tips, trick and tutorials. |
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PRODUCER TIPS: Making Grimey Bass Sounds
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