Music Production & DJ (Basic Skills)
Master the fundamentals of electronic music — from DAW to DJ booth. This 3-month intensive course is designed for emerging producers and DJs ready to build solid creative and technical skills. Combining music theory, production, mixing and mastering, and live performance, the course offers a comprehensive pathway for creating your own tracks and delivering them confidently on stage.
Duration
3 months
Start
Jan 2026
Difficulty
Advanced
Award
Certificate of completion
Course overview
This Music Production & DJ program is built for aspiring producers and DJs who want to master both the creative and technical sides of electronic music. You’ll go from music theory and DAW fundamentals to live performance and professional-level mixing. The course offers a complete foundation in songwriting, production, and DJing — culminating in your own finished tracks and live set.
How will you learn
Produce music using Ableton Live from scratch
Build DJ sets with Pioneer DJ equipment
Study mixing and mastering techniques
Receive direct feedback from instructors and guest professionals
Learning outcomes
- Compose tracks using modern music theory and creative DAW workflows
- Build beats, melodies, harmonies, and full track arrangements
- Mix your own tracks and prepare them for performance or release
- Use Pioneer gear and software to DJ live
- Build, structure, and record a professional DJ set
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, verifying your professional skillset.
Course structure
Reimagine traditional music theory inside a DAW. This module teaches melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic concepts through real-world musical examples to help you build creative confidence and fluency.
- Introduction and Basic Concepts
- Intervals and Triads
- Voicing and Keyboard Mapping
- Major Tonality and Harmonic Function
- Writing Functional Melodies
- Rhythm Fundamentals and Konnakol Practice
- Minor Tonality
- Modes and Diatonic Scale Variants
- Chord–Scale Relationships in Major Key
- Recap and Q&A
Learn everything from creating your first beat to arranging, editing, and mixing a complete track.
- Introduction to Ableton Live Interface
- Audio Techniques
- MIDI Fundamentals
- Core Audio and MIDI Effects
- Automation and Envelopes
- Sound Design with Wavetable and Samplers
- Session View and Live Jam Techniques
- Arrangement Techniques
- Routing and Signal Flow
- Library, Groove Pool and Final Review
Master the fundamentals of live mixing, transitions, and performance. You'll learn the ins and outs of beatmatching, EQing, set-building, and stage presence with industry-standard tools.
- DJ Setup and Signal Flow
- Music Formats and rekordbox Prep
- Cueing and Drop Mixing
- Beatmatching by Ear
- EQ and Filtering for Transitions
- Mix Programming and Flow
- Loops, Hot Cues and FX Basics
- Analog Mixing and Turntables
- Back-to-Back Mixing and Improvisation
- Recording a Professional Mix and Final Showcase
Learn everything from balancing and shaping your mix to mastering a polished, release-ready track.
- Introduction to Mixing & Mastering
- Session Preparation and Organization
- Balancing and Dynamics
- EQ and Compression Techniques
- Space, FX and Creative Processing
- Mixing Lab: Low-End and Stereo Imaging
- Transition to Mastering
- Mastering Chain and Loudness Standards
- Advanced Mastering Techniques
- Final Project: Mix & Master Your Track
Requirements
- Beginner Friendly. No prior production or DJ experience required
- Basic familiarity with music or DAW is helpful
- Admission Interview required
- Curiosity, creativity, and commitment to weekly practice
Fees & scholarships
Academic Year 2025–2026
| Registration fee | AED 1,000 |
| Resources fee | AED 2,000 |
| Tuition fee | AED 12,000 |
| Total cost | AED 15,000 |
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All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.
From time to time, we offer individual scholarships to newly admitted students. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive application process and may cover either partial or full tuition fees.
How to apply
Step-by-step process
Ready to apply? Here’s how the process works:
- Complete the online application form below.
- Attend an admission interview as part of the selection process.
- Pay the course fees upfront to reserve your spot.
- Receive a confirmation email with your schedule and all the necessary instructions.
- Attend your first class!