DJ Academy – Get out of the bedroom

Get out of the bedroom and get onto the stage!

DJ Academy is unlike any other school holiday program available delivering a mix of DJ skills . Whether you are experienced or a newbie, this program is personalised to your needs, focused on improving and developing new skills and creativity for LIVE performance.

April 8-12 2019

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About DJ Academy

DJ Academy is unlike any other school holiday program available delivering a mix of DJ skills that will accelerate your technical and performance abilities. Whether you are experienced or a newbie, this program is personalised to your needs, focused on improving and developing new skills and creativity for LIVE performance.

Guided and mentored by well known Melbourne DJ/Producer Sunset Child (Jorj Pats) along with visiting DJ’s and producers, you’ll be given creative challenges to prepare for a live performance in a Dj ‘mix off’ for the show, featuring all DJ on stage together.

This is not a classroom curriculum, the week is focused on creativity, skill development and the joy of playing and creating music together. You’re under the guidance of Sunset Child who is a professional working DJ/Producer, not a part timer. Your knowledge and skills will get a quick boost from someone who knows the in and outs, the shortcuts and tricks to giving a killer show.

Mix with other young DJ’s and even collaborate with some of the live musicians rehearsing as part of Rock Academy.

Rehearsals are held at Melbourne’s premier rehearsal studios, Bakehouse Studios in Richmond and the performance at The Central Club Hotel, Richmond.

So get out of the bedroom and get on stage!

Your Mentor

Sunset Child (Jorj Pats)

Jorj Pats
“Sunset Child”

One of Melbourne’s most established house music ambassadors, with over 25 years in the industry Jorj is a seasoned professional at reading the room. He has developed a 6th sense for what the crowd wants, he knows how to make your night one to remember!

Living by the philosophy where house music has no rules, he pushes the boundaries through his one of a kind, captivating sessions that incorporate, LIVE musical elements, drum machines and collaborations from professional vocalists and musicians, mixed-in seamlessly with the best of house, disco, nu disco and club anthems. Additionally, he keeps up to date with various genres of music playing RnB, Pop and Retro. His technical ability behind the decks brings an experience to the dance floor that you won’t find anywhere else. Bringing an infectious energy, that just makes you want to get up and dance. He has built a strong reputation in the industry and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

With countless dance tracks under his belt, including former duo project ‘Jam Xpress’ which found success with ‘Everybody Get Up’ an ARIA #1 club hit anthem with Australia’s favourite MC, Seany B. His most recent solo project ‘Sunset Child’ signed to the renowned dance music labels Ultra Records USA & Ministry of Sound Australia, made their debut with the rework of the celebrated dance music classic ‘SILENCE’. Coming in strong from an international bidding war, his recent top 5 ARIA club chart success, was followed up with ‘Chew Candy’ (Never Seen Anything Like You) a cult summer house hit, with over 2.5M plays on Spotify 5M combined. and over Jorj is an artist with passion and commitment to his craft & this shines through in everything he does. He has headlined & supported many Australian and international spots with his experience spanning over 2 decades. From Stereosonic Australia to international spots such as Opium Gardens(Miami) and supports from artists like, Masters at Work, Frankie Knuckles, Dimitri from Paris, 99 Souls, Tommie Sunshine and Defected to name a few, have all supported and featured his work on their compilations.

Sunset Child on SoundCloud

Sunset Child on Instagram

Sunset Child on Facebook

Sunset Child on Spotify

The Program

The program will help you develop a range of skills including (but not limited to) the following;

Performance
Technical
Collaboration
Understanding the basic principles of dance music and song structure
Understanding Dj equipment, signal flow and terminology
How to operate 2 cdj’s in conjunction with a dj mixer & develop your skills
Understanding pitch and speed
The secret art of beat mixing
Utilising the art of EQ
Using in built FX units
Publish your LIVE performance up on Soundcloud

To get the most out of the week you’ll need to have a basic understanding of the mixing desk. What to bring?

Headphones
USB with your favourite tracks, isolated vocals, sound fx etc.
Laptop with sample library (only if you prefer, laptop is not a requirement)
Mixing desk and players (if you would prefer to work on your own system)

We’ll supply

Jorj
PA System
Tables and stools
Access to live musicians
Desk and Mixers (if you require)

Price:

$500 incl GST

Venues

Rehearsals & Performance

Bakehouse Studios

Mon – Thu, 10-4pm

This is a cool and arty joint which has awesome rehearsal rooms that are used by the likes of Paul Kelly, Jet, Tool, Elvis Costello, Nick Cave, The Cat Empire and Dan Sultan – just to name a few!

The place is a great community and you will be welcomed with open arms! Around the corner is the well known Victoria Street with its array of food options from Pies to Pho, giving you plenty of options for a quick takeaway lunch.

Located centrally in Richmond it is close to North Richmond train station as well as tram and bus stops.

27-29 Hoddle Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121 (entry from Little Hoddle St near Elizabeth St)

Find more at their website: http://bakehousestudios.com.au

Central Club Hotel

Friday 7pm

Performance night is held at one of Melbourne’s most historical music Pubs. Along with the crew from Rock Academy, you will show off your newly developed skills and perform in front of 100+ family and friends.

The Central Club Richmond sits on the corner of Swan and Coppin Streets Richmond, easily accessible from Burnley, East Richmond and East Richmond Train Stations and by a number of Bus and Tram services. Parking is plentiful in the local streets.

Meals and refreshment are available throughout the night.

293 Swan Street, Richmond.

Find out what’s going on at The Central Club on their facebook page.

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Limited Spots, don’t miss out!

We’ll be back in July school holidays, bookings open mid-April.