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Electronic Music DJ Class | Portland
Course — Portland

Electronic Music DJ Class | Portland

At a glance
Duration
36 hours
Format
In-person in Portland · online one-to-one only
You leave with
A set you can play out - built, prepared and mixed
Covers
Beat-matching, phrasing, FX and transitions, on professional hardware
Beyond the decks
Industry insight, and streaming your sets live
Ever been curious about the magic DJs work from the booth? Now's your chance to dive into the action! Join our Professional Electronic Music DJ Program, which we've been perfecting since 2009. Our inclusive 36-hour program is fully comprehensive, mastering industry-standard Pioneer Nexus equipment like a pro - on completion, you'll be ready to confidently step up to the decks at open-deck events across the city.
Perfect for both beginners and those who've dabbled at home, eager to master real-world techniques on the latest professional equipment. Taught by our superior roster of professional electronic music touring DJs, the course offers a truly personal experience, with a class size limited to just four students.
“I needed to brush up on some production software, so I called Garnish, as they have the best instructors” – Jamie Jones
“Garnish is taking ‘spin’ classes to new heights” – Billboard
In Portland this course is deliberately small: a handful of students, one working producer, and plenty of time on the equipment. DJing is learned hands-on at the decks, so our group DJ classes are in person only - online, we teach it one-to-one. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.
Testimonials

What our students say.

“The Garnish DJ course gives you a full spectrum of experience from practicing your set, refining it, and then playing for an audience. The DJ course provided the knowledge and experience I needed to feel confident playing anywhere.”

Patrick Lewey

Instructors

R Cole
R Cole
Bossy Boots
Bossy Boots
Daniel Rosenwald
Daniel Rosenwald
Matthew Kratz (aka Kraddy)
Matthew Kratz (aka Kraddy)

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Good to know

Questions we hear a lot.

Tuition

36 Hours | In-Person: $1,500 + $100 Registration fee

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