Live DJ Performance
From mixing tracks to performing sets.
3-6 students
90 min
8 weeks
Thurs 7:30 PM
Starts Sep 10
About This Course
Live DJ Performance is an advanced DJ course focused on building confidence, control, and identity behind the decks. Students go beyond basic mixing and learn how to create full, intentional DJ sets with flow, energy, and creative transitions. With a strong focus on live performance, they’ll refine their technique using professional equipment while learning how to read, shape, and guide musical energy from start to finish.
Ideal For
Students with some DJ experience who are comfortable with basic mixing and want to move into more intentional, performance-based DJing. Ideal for those who want to develop their own style, improve their sets, and learn how to perform in a live context.
At a Glance
What to know before enrolling
$549
per 8-week session or $75/week
Thursday 7:30 PM
Prerequisites
Completion of a beginner DJ course or equivalent experience with beatmatching and basic transitions. Students should be comfortable navigating DJ equipment independently.
Bring With You
- USB or organized music library
- Over-ear headphones
- Notebook or phone for set planning and ideas
- Any reference sets or DJs you’re inspired by
What You'll Learn
8 Weeks · 90 Minutes per session
01
weeks 1-2
Tightening Your Foundation
- Refine beatmatching and timing for cleaner transitions
- Improve control over EQ and blending between tracks
- Build consistency across mixes
02
weeks 3-4
Creative Mixing & Transitions
- Use loops, cues, and effects to expand transitions
- Experiment with layering and extended mixes
- Develop more expressive mixing techniques
03
weeks 5-6
Set Building & Energy Control
- Structure a DJ set with intention and flow
- Learn how to build, maintain, and shift energy
- Select tracks that work together as a cohesive journey
04
weeks 7-8
Live Performance & Identity
- Build and refine a full DJ set
- Develop your own style and approach behind the decks
- Practice performing with confidence and presence
What You'll Walk Away With
01
A fully structured DJ set or recorded performances
02
Stronger technical control and smoother transitions
03
A clearer sense of personal DJ style and identity
04
The ability to build and perform a cohesive live set
After this course: After completing this artist development program, students can continue their development through private or semi-private sessions, or advance into the next level of the program offered in Summer and Fall 2026.
Meet Your Instructor
Alis Erlikh
DJ Instructor
Classically trained in the oboe and piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Alisa pursued an Audio Engineering Diploma from Trebas Institute after graduating University of Toronto. She has been DJing and producing music since the age of 13, and doing sound for Film and TV since 2016.
He holds an Honours BFA in Electroacoustics from Concordia University and returned to Toronto in 2017 to build his career as a producer, audio engineer, and music creative. In 2022, Beau was an assistant engineer on the Juno-winning album Zhawenim by Digging Roots.
Currently, Beau works as a contract engineer at 80A Studios, Union Sound, and Revolution Recording and mixes in the private east end studio Raventape Music Room (where he works as writing duo RoBeau with fellow producer Robbie Grunwald). Since 2022, Beau has been the Recording Instructor in Sheridan College’s post-graduate Music For Screen and Stage program.
Ready to start?
No experience needed. Just show up – we’ll handle the rest.