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Point Blank Los Angeles Music Production & Sound Design Diploma: DJ Setup Sneak Peek!

From July, Point Blank Los Angeles will be welcoming the first intake of students onto the brand new Complete DJ course. The 12-week programme will enable students to perform across both digital and vinyl formats with PLX turntables, CDJ2000 Nexus, XDJ750 digital controllers, RMX effects controllers, HDJ500 Headphones all on-hand at the renowned Mack Sennett studios, home to PBLA. The industry standard setups have been provided in partnership with Pioneer DJ, who are also the main equipment provider for PB’s DJ Studio in London. The pictures below offer an exclusive taster at what’s in store for Complete DJ students – and details on how to join them.

Students on the brand new Complete DJ course in LA will gain skills across both digital and vinyl platforms

Industry standard equipment including PLX-1000 turntables, CDJ2000 Nexus CDJs and RMX-1000 remix stations ensure students are fully prepped for the club setting

What can prospective students expect to learn on all this incredible gear? The Complete DJ course offers a comprehensive syllabus over three months that evolves from fundamentals such as beat-matching right through to creative mixes and effects, scratching and how to produce a mix. Guiding students throughout their journey is DJ instructor Viktor Carillo, a highly respected professional DJ who has been part of the Los Angeles scene since the 1990s.

Want to find out more and get a chance to look around Point Blank’s Los Angeles studios in person? You better sign up to the next Open House event on 14th May. It’s an excellent opportunity to take a tour around the LA school and features a workshop with Ableton Certified Trainer Brian Markman, introduction to the PB instructors and a Q&A session. You can grab tickets at the PBLA Open House Event Page – and they’re absolutely free! Hurry though, places are limited.

PBLA is based at the newly restored Mack Sennett Studios in Silver Lake, a historic building that’s now a hub for the music, fashion and art worlds

If you’re considering enrolling, now’s the perfect time as there’s currently 20% off all PBLA courses if you book before May 31st. Simply use the 20LOSANGELES discount code upon enrolment. For more information, contact a course advisor or, if you’re in the USA, give us a call on 323 282 7660. If you’re calling internationally, use the number +44 20 7729 4884.

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