COURSES
At Off Centre all of our classes are tailored for the student. That's why we keep our class sizes small. This gives every student the attention and focus needed from the instructor to master any challenge. Below you'll find the two main categories that makeup our curriculum. Whatever your musical preference or skill level, Off Centre trains DJs & Producers at any stage of the game. Learn to execute flawless blends, create original mixes, and express yourself with sounds in any style of music.
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FULL DJ / PRODUCER
Our most comprehensive and hands on path to becoming an electronic artist 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. See More...
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FULL PRODUCER
This extensive program is centered on the entire process of being an artist. You will learn the ins and outs of Ableton, Izotope, and Maschine through a series of challenges designed to help you master the steps involved in making your own music. See More...
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FULL DJ PROGRAM
Starting from the absolute basics we'll take you through all 4 DJ levels and get you ready for recording, live performance and successfully executing detailed programming, scratching, and transition techniques. See More...
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ABLETON LIVE
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. See More...
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DJ CAMPS
Intensive four day programs place a focus on both technical aspects of mixing, scratching, and use of equipment as well as a DJ culture component that highlights much more than just commercial hits. See More...
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PRODUCER CAMPS
This four day intensive program is centred on discovering the potential of making your own original music with Ableton Live 9. Through a series of challenges you will be begin to discover not only the technical ins and outs of the software, but most importantly your own sonic identity. See More...
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TURNTABLISM
Arguably the most artistic and expressive skill in DJing. With this series we approach scratching with musicality in mind. We'll start with basics techniques like the stab, transform, and chirp and work our way up to more advanced skills like the dbl click flare, boomerang, and the crab. See More...
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MASCHINE
Maschine is a device that brings the tactile elements of electronic music production to life. Here you'll explore creation through a truly symbiotic relationship between hardware and software. See More...
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WEEKEND DJ WORKSHOP
Add DJing to your weekend! Develop hand skills, explore basic music theory, scratch, and experiment with different ways of playing with the turntables in a short hands on class. See More...
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MIXING / MASTERING
Bring the most out of your tracks by adding the most important finishing touches: Mixing & Mastering. The artistry in your tracks has been captured, but now you need to add that extra bump and final polish. See More...
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DJ COURSES LEVELS 1 - 4
Explore the levels of DJing individually with our 9 hour courses. Start at our Intro Level and learn the fundamentals, or jump in at our later levels and focus on more advanced skills. See More...
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ADVANCED 1 ON 1
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. Get past any road blocks holding you back from achieving your goals. See More...
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AFTER SCHOOL DJ PROGRAM
Our DJ programs are designed to engage the creative imagination of students from all musical backgrounds. This course is expertly tailored to youth, giving you a taste of DJing by learning all the technical aspects of mixing, scratching, and use of equipment. See More...
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MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS
Created from the perspective of the musician, DJ and Producer, this class starts from the basics and assumes no previous musical training. With a hands on learning approach this is a lab style course designed to fill the gaps in any artist's theoretical understanding of how electronic music is made. See More...
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