Best Dj Music Production Courses In Toronto Near Me

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​Off Centre DJ School is downtown Toronto's most unique boutique DJ & Electronic music education facility. 2023 marks our 19th year!



From 2 hour Weekend Workshops to 78 hour Full Programs our mandate is simple: have fun with records and electronics! We strive to find new ways to teach and creatively express ourselves by playing with sound. At Off Centre we emphasize the roots of DJ culture: Vinyl, two turntables, and a mixer. Combined with modern software and most importantly studio artistry, the creative possibilities are endless. By focusing on turntables and production gear as instruments, performance and creation takes on a completely different shape. While the art of DJing, scratching, and beat making has often been clouded by gimmicks, competition, and commercialism, we bring forward the school of thought that the DJ & Producer is a musician and the turntable an expansive instrument of personal expression. Let us help you reach your potential.


​Our DJ and/or Producer Certificate Programs are the most comprehensive and hands on path to becoming an electronic artist. Whether you're looking to learn the Art of DJing or develop your studio potential as a musician, you'll learn the skills, technical know how, and creative mind set to become a unique and well-rounded artist.



You can take our FULL DJ and FULL PRODUCER programs separately, or combine the two disciplines with our flagship FULL DJ / PRODUCER PROGRAM.





​Thinking about taking courses? Or just curious about what we do? Come by, meet instructors, check out our space, and find out exactly what program is right for you. You'll have a chance to experience the intimately designed class setting and catch a glimpse of what you'll learn through conversation and sometimes an impressive demo or two from our seasoned team of professionals. This is also an opportunity to register for your courses in person if you prefer.



A comprehensive 9 hour introduction course covering all the basics of mixing, scratching, and use of equipment. Designed for the beginner with little to no experience on the turntables. The main focus of "Intro to DJing" is to develop hand skills, basic music theory, and experiment with different ways of playing with sound on your very own vinyl turntable setup.

In our fully equipped, relaxed, and inspiring environment we guide you through two hours of fun filled exercises designed to maximize hands on time navigating the traditional two turntable and mixer setup. This workshop is a thorough introduction to the fundamental skills of DJing and will help you decide on the next step.

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Welcome to SCRATCH LAB DJ INSTITUTE. Canada's first and premier facility for the training of DJs and other music related trades. Scratch Lab is a one of a kind facility that offers both group and individual learning opportunities in a 2500 square foot studio complex. With a combination of state of the art equipment, and world class instructors, Scratch Lab is a revolutionary concept in the world of music education.


Scratch Lab is located in Toronto, Ontario and was founded in June 2004 by three local entrepreneurs. The facility is built to accommodate sixteen students at one time in our group studio, with an additional two private studios for one-on-one training or practice. Classes are offered during the week in the afternoons and evenings. On weekends, daytime classes are also available. Classes are offered at all skill levels and in both professional and hobby related styles. Scratch Lab students range from young children to adults of all ages. All students work from a custom made curriculum that includes a workbook and Scratch Lab record. This curriculum was designed specifically as an educational tool for learning the skills necessary to DJ at various skill levels. Unlike many other instruments and music schools, DJ'ing and learning to DJ is not as accessible as today's generation would like. If you want to play a guitar, the means to do so are fairly easy and accessible. You can buy a guitar at a local music store in some cases for under $150.00. With training you can teach yourself how to play guitar. In the event you try it out and don't like it, you have spent little time and money in your venture. Now take DJ'ing. With equipment priced in the thousands and records an additional $10-20 per song, it's an expensive investment before you ever know if you like it or if you're good at it. Additionally, with so many brands and models of equipment, the research alone in determining what to buy is a venture in itself. Once you hurdle that obstacle and get home, you may not know how to first set-up and operate the equipment. In comes Scratch Lab DJ Institute... Are you ready to "Get Schooled?"