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OFF CENTRE DJ SCHOOL

416.704.1941

​Off Centre DJ School is downtown Toronto's most unique boutique DJ & Electronic music education facility. 2021 marks our 17th 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 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:
  Feb 16th, 2021
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FULL PRODUCER PROGRAM
​NEXT DATE:
  Feb 18th, 2021
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FULL DJ & PRODUCER PROGRAM
NEXT DATE:
  Feb 16th, 2021
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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.

100% LIVE - STREAMED

FULL PRODUCER - LIVE STREAM PROGRAM
NEXT DATE:  January 31st, 2021 // Sundays, 4 - 7pm
A live, online replica of the original Full Producer Program. Interact, ask questions, participate, and receive individual feedback in this extensive 39hr class which is centred on the entire process of being an artist. Here you'll discover your own sound and develop your instincts through a series of audio sketches and experimentation. You'll be faced with real world challenges designed to help you master the steps involved in making your own music with Ableton Live. This course will give you the experience of starting and completely finishing original tracks and remixes to add to your artist portfolio. ​MORE


FREE 2 PART  STREAM
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NEXT DATES: January 10th & 17th // Sunday, 5 - 6pm
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We've got some free previews coming up. If you'd like to get a closer look at our live stream environment stay tuned for an announcement later this week about our FREE STREAMS January 10th & 17th @ 5pm. We'll be sharing the topics and all the essential juicy details very soon. In the mean time save your spot HERE
LEVEL 1 - INTRO TO DJING
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NEXT DATE:  January 25th, 2021 // Mondays 6:30 - 9:30pm

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. MORE

WEEKEND DJ WORKSHOP
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NEXT DATE: January 23rd, 2021 // 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
 "Q&A STREAM" OPEN HOUSE
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NEXT DATE:  January 13th, 2021 // Wednesday 8 - 8:30pm

Take a live online tour of the studio. Our virtual open house is an informational session and opportunity for anyone who's thinking about taking courses, or just curious about what we do to connect, see the space, ask questions, and find out exactly what program is right for you. RSVP FOR ZOOM LINK


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

Tutorials 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.
LIVE STUDIO BEATS
PERFORMANCE
SOUND DESIGN
SCRATCH TECHNIQUES
COMPOSITION & ARRANGEMENT
EQUIPMENT TWEAKS

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Full Producer Program
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  • Home
  • Courses
    • Certificate Programs
    • DJ / Producer Program
    • DJ Programs >
      • Full DJ Program
      • DJ Courses: Level 1 - 4
      • DJ Camps
      • Weekend DJ Workshop
      • Turntablism
      • After School DJ Program
      • Traktor Kontrol S4
    • Producer Programs >
      • Full Producer Program
      • Ableton Live 01: Intro to Producing
      • Maschine
      • Producer Camps
      • Music Fundamentals
      • Mixing & Mastering
    • Weekend Workshops >
      • Weekend DJ Workshop
      • Ableton Live 01: Intro to Producing
    • Advanced 1 on 1
    • Team Building Workshops
    • Online Learning
  • Gift Cards
  • Student Reviews
  • Open House
    • Student Night
  • About Us
    • Teachers
    • Community / Press
    • OCDJ Blog
    • Internship
    • International Students
    • Terms
    • T-Shirts
  • Contact