CELEBRATING OUR 20th YEAR in 2024!
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. 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. |
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
FULL DJ PROGRAM
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 Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for all Registration and Payment Policy info Back to COURSE PAGE |
FULL PRODUCER PROGRAM
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 Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for all Registration and Payment Policy info Back to COURSE PAGE |
FULL DJ & PRODUCER
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 $3795.00 Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for all Registration and Payment Policy info: Back to COURSE PAGE |
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: December 14th // Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30am
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. |
COMING UP
DJ LEVEL 1 : INTRO TO DJING
CA$515.00
1 Level // 9 hours of hands on instruction Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for all Registration and Payment Policy info: http://www.offcentredj.com/terms.html Back to COURSE PAGE NEXT DATE: December 3rd - 17th, 2024 // Tuesdays 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. |
WEEKEND DJ WORKSHOP
CA$140.00
2 hours of hands on instruction Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for all Registration and Payment Policy info: http://www.offcentredj.com/terms.html Back to COURSE PAGE NEXT DATE: December 14th, 2024 // Saturday, 6:30 - 8:30pm
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. |
NEXT DATE: December 21st & 22nd, 2024 // Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 - 6pm
This intensive program is centred on discovering the potential of making your own original music with Ableton Live. Through a series of challenges designed to familiarize you with the essentials of digital audio production you will be begin to discover not only the technical ins and outs of the software, but most importantly your own sonic identity. |
TEAM BUILDLING WORSKSHOPS
Scheduling (based on availability) can be arranged for Weekday afternoons
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. |
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 STUDIO BEATS
PERFORMANCE
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SOUND DESIGN
SCRATCH TECHNIQUES
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COMPOSITION & ARRANGEMENT
EQUIPMENT TWEAKS
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