FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions.
So what is a DJ?
To most folk a DJ is one who plays other peoples music but for a DJ, Its looking for the best music and fitting it together in one set. A DJ condenses the best music from thousands of musicians into a one single set showcasing the best selection for his audience.Playing records is mostly the easy part of it but before a DJ actually gets to play them, countless hours are spent on research, looking for and finding great records to make people go nuts.
DJs have a constant need to discover music and show it off to the world. Irrespective of how vast their record collection is, there is always that one undiscovered tune out there, that one new song to fall in love with all over again.
DJs live and die for their music collection and would much rather spend day in a dusty record shop looking for undiscovered musical gems than even with their loved ones.
Another important task of a DJ is learning and understands people. It's very important for a DJ to have his own musical taste but equally important they should also know what everyone else likes, what makes them happy, smile and go crazy.
A great DJ knows how to get these reactions by playing the right records evoking the right feelings driving people insane. He also is a tastemaker, the champion of the next big sound.
All this for one reason, it's for an undying love of music. A love to play the music you cherish to an audience.
Great DJs do it for the music. Music is what motivates them. It's what got them into it in the first place and the reason why they are so successful and still doing it after all these years.
Will the DJ Program at I.DJ make me a Great DJ?
A DJ program with us cannot give you the passion you require to be a great DJ.
We're happy to teach you skills that you need to enhance that passion and shape it into a career. We will teach you how the craft should really be practiced and give that passion direction. It's up to you though how hard you work and what you make of the instruction you receive.
Besides the DJing Program what other programs do you offer?
We are currently offering the following courses.
Electronic Music Production / Arrangements Course
Certificate in Recording Arts
Basic of Audio Engineering Course
Do let us know if there is a program that you would like to see us offer.
Can I visit Future I.DJ to take a look at the school's facilities?
Yes, but do call for an appointment first. You will also have the opportunity to ask our instructors more in-depth questions about our programs.
What is the duration of the DJ programs?
The Intermediate DJ Program runs for two months (45 days approx). 2 Hours per day, 6 days a week. It will be theory lesson + Practical lesson
Once theory lessons are taught, students will be able to book the DJ studios and practice the skills they have learnt.
We have state of the art DJ studios fitted with the latest DJ gear ensuring all our students sufficient practice time.
How much of theory and practicals are involved in the course?
DJing is best leant while by being on the decks but before you get on them, you need theory instruction about how to get the best out of them. So the classes are a mixture of both, we have intensive theory sessions followed by a hands on practical training approach.
Does I.DJ offer "Practice / Studio" time to work on DJ related coursework?
Yes, every student will be able to book the studio facilities during the week for the duration of their course and practice the skills they have learnt