DJ Course – 18+: Four Sessions and a Party

A taste of and introduction to the world of DJing, led by Avi Maran—a DJ, music producer, music editor, teacher, and content professional with extensive experience of more than two decades.

In the course, we will receive all the tools needed to learn the fundamentals of DJing and gain experience DJing live in front of an audience.

The workshop includes four sessions, each lasting one and a half hours:

Session 1 – The Fundamentals of the DJ World

• Introduction to the world of DJing, equipment, and professional basics.
• Introduction to musical genres and their characteristics.
• Key concepts: BPM, CUE, ONE.
• Familiarization with the controller, DJ software, headphones, and accompanying equipment.
• DJ theory and reading the audience.
• First hands-on experience working with the controller.

Session 2 – Mixing and Creating a Set

From basic technique to professionally connecting tracks.

• Mixing techniques and transitions between tracks.
• Matching BPM and tempo.
• Proper use of CUE and headphones.
• Controlling the controller during mixing.
• Selecting tracks and building a musical sequence.
• Practical exercises throughout the session.
• Preparation for building a personal set.

Session 3 – From the Studio to the Event

The professional side of working as a DJ.

• Equipment required for a DJ: controller, sound systems, cables, computer, headphones, and more.
• Event planning and creating a music coordination sheet.
• Organizing music folders and preparing a music library for work.
• Reviewing mixing practice and preparing for the final set.

Session 4 – Final Set and Recording

Applying all the knowledge learned in the course to a personal set ready for recording.

• Refreshing the material and final preparation.
• Individual work on selecting tracks and the musical style.
• Checking the controller and computer settings.
• Practicing the personal set.
• Recording a set of 2–3 tracks for each student.

Please note—the final party is for family members and friends. The graduates will DJ and put everything they have learned into practice in front of an audience.

Who is the workshop for?

Ages 18 and up.

When and how much?

• Wednesday, 4.11, 19:00–20:30
• Wednesday, 11.11, 19:00–20:30
• Wednesday, 18.11, 19:00–20:30
• Wednesday, 25.11, 19:00–20:30
• Wednesday, 25.11, 21:00–22:30 — final party and certificate ceremony

480 NIS per participant for Tel Aviv residents; 600 NIS for non-residents.

Includes the final party.

Please note:

• The number of places is limited.
• The workshop will open with a minimum number of registrants.
• The activity will take place in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines.

To register, click “Join.”