Weekend DJ
Learn to DJ in a weekend
Learn to DJ in a weekend
Voted “Best DJ School” by DJ Magazine readers, our Weekend DJ class is one of our most popular courses. This action-packed weekend crash course will teach you the ins and outs of DJing using vinyl, CD, and/or digital formats. You’ll spend the weekend mixing alongside a professional DJ in a small group of eight students or less.
Point Blank has made extra efforts to ensure as far as possible that our students experience the same student life in the virtual world as they do on campus, and we are proud to offer exclusive features to our LA students. Call a college Admissions Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us and secure your spot!
| Duration | Weekend |
|---|---|
| Available start dates | TBA |
| Weekly timetable | 2 consecutive weekend days (Saturday & Sunday) 11am-6pm. Contact us for details. |
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| Have questions? Check the FAQ's for quick answers. |
My overall experience in my Point Blank DJ class was amazing! I learned a lot of important DJ techniques which I simply could not have learned by myself. Point Blank has a very organized way of teaching music! - Pranav, DJ student
Nathaniel Morse was the winner of Redbull's first United States "3style" DJ battle in LA. He was awarded “Best DJ in LA” and then “Best DJ in America” by the Sun Times in 2014 & 2015 respectively.
An organizer of the Moontribe Collective, dela Moon’s full-bodied drum & bass and halftime is a signature of the LA underground. She's played EDC, Boom, Rainbow Serpent, and is a DJ Mag “Emerging Artist You Need To Hear.”
An Ableton Certified Trainer and Pioneer DJ Battle Championship winner, Mikhail Arce-Ignacio (Mecha) is a versatile producer, engineer, music director, DJ and live electronic performer.
Resident DJ at Studio Paris (Chicago), played alongside Snoop Dogg, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kaskade, Afrojack, A-Trak, and Nas. Mixes on air Saturday nights for 103.5 KISS FM on iHeartRadio.
DJ ShanLynn is a DJ, VJ, and producer who mixes old school, pop, hip-hop, nu-disco, electronica, remixes, and mash-ups in her open-format sets. Her clients include Macy’s, ABC, Aveda, UMG, Forever 21, Loreal, Mercedes Benz, etc.
DJ Markman incorporates classic 90s House with futuristic R&B, UK Garage & Bassline. Ableton Certified, his live sets pay homage to the energy that made his heroes sets, artists like Adamski, Orbital and the Chems, so compelling.
| Fees |
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| $395 payment in full |
| $50 reg fee + balance of $345 |
| See details during the enrollment process. |
Point Blank students enjoy a range of benefits and exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
Recently nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, Tropical Reggaeton producer Bryan Dotel has had great success after graduating from PBLA, including amassing more than a million views on YouTube.
Cathleen has been dancing all her life & already accomplished a bunch of amazing things while studying at PB. She toured with Kanye West as part of his creative team and is a DJ and classically trained pianist.
PBLA Certificate student Travis is a KCRW DJ spinning lost un-classics, playful electronics, spine-snapping breaks and a quirky selection of mind-melting grooves by the pound. Served fresh weekly.
PBLA graduate Gina holds residencies in top California night clubs, tours internationally & plays festivals around the world from Rhythm & Vines in New Zealand, to Soundwave Canada & Burning Man.
Kamel aka Dead-Tones is Guy Gerber’s protege, personal assistant and tour manager. Over Summer he is based in Ibiza as Rumours' main resident, and has releases on labels including Kindisch, Motek, Dialtones Records.
Co-founder of 'A Club Called Rhonda', has organized parties in LA & beyond for the past 8 years. Known for its stylish crowd and underground vibe, Rhonda hosts up-and-coming DJs and artists alike.
None at all! Every Point Blank student has access to their own fully-equipped workstation in class and during their practical studio work outside of class time. If you decide to purchase equipment for your own home studio, we will be happy to help you arrange student discounts from our leading industry partners including Apple, Ableton, Pioneer, Native Instruments, Serato, Izotope, Waves, and more.
Our weekend courses run for two days straight, on Saturday & Sunday from 11:00am – 6:00pm each day, with a lunch break from 2:00 to 3:00pm.
Yes! Tourists visiting the United States are welcome to enroll in any of Point Blank's weekend courses. However, enrollees at Point Blank Los Angeles are not eligible for student visas, so if you are interested in one of our longer programs, we recommend you look into the Music Production & Sound Design Diploma or the Music Production & DJ Diploma which are perfect for tourists who want to spend six months in Los Angeles and enjoy classes at Point Blank during their stay. More information for international students can be found here.
If you have further questions, don't be shy! Just call 323.594.8740 or contact one of our friendly Admissions Advisors who will be more than happy to help.