DJ & Electronic Music
Eight weeks of mixing, music selection, and production. For young people who want to learn for real — and play out at a real event.
What it is
DJing isn't a button-press hobby. It's craft, history, taste, and reading a room. This program teaches young people the real thing — and puts them on a real stage at the end.
Eight weeks, weekly two-hour sessions, two facilitators in the room. Real gear, real music, real practice from week one.
Strong fit for students who don't always engage with traditional music programs — and a clear pathway into Melbourne's electronic music scene through TROU's regular events.
How it runs
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Weeks 1–2 · Foundations
Gear, BPM, beatmatching, building a record bag.
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Weeks 3–4 · Mixing & Selection
Transitions, EQ, music selection, reading energy in a room.
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Weeks 5–6 · Production basics
Sampling, arranging, making your own edits or refixes.
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Weeks 7–8 · Set preparation
Building a 30–45 minute set, recording it, prepping for a live takeover.
Who delivers it.
What participants leave with.
Two TROU facilitators — working DJs with active residencies through our event series — supported by our wider DJ community.
A recorded mix or original edit they can share
Real DJ experience on industry-standard gear (CDJs, mixers, controllers)
Their first live set at a real event with a real crowd
Connection to TROU's DJ network and event pipeline
LET’S GET STARTED
Build a DJ program with us
Download the full program document, or get in touch to talk through what a partnership could look like.