Ministry of Sound Academy

Get your production career or hobby off on the right foot with the course that covers everything you need to know, from EQing and compressing a kick drum, to warping, recording and processing your vocals. The four week beginners course will take you through the entire process of creating, writing, arranging, editing and mixing your first track! Topics include: BASIC NAVIGATION USING THE SESSION PAGE & THE ARRANGE PAGE CREATING DRUM GROOVES USING EQs & EFFECTS WARPING & TIME CORRECTI... [More]

Looking to take the next step and elevate your productions with some advanced skills and techniques? Then our Advanced Ableton Live course may be just what you’re looking for. Delving deeper into the creative writing, performance and production powerhouse that is Ableton Live, the advanced course takes you under the hood to explore the program’s firepower in even greater depth. Throughout this four week intensive course you’ll learn to use macros, automation, third party instruments... [More]

Get your production career or hobby off on the right foot with the course that covers everything you need to know, from EQing and compressing a kick drum, to warping, recording and processing your vocals. The four week beginners course will take you through the entire process of creating, writing, arranging, editing and mixing your first track! Topics include: BASIC NAVIGATION USING THE SESSION PAGE & THE ARRANGE PAGE CREATING DRUM GROOVES USING EQs & EFFECTS WARPING & TIME CORRECTI... [More]

If the flexibility and workflow of laptop DJing sounds like the right solution for you and you’re tired of carrying around a record bag or CD wallet, then getting to grips with Native Instruments’ award-winning digital DJ platform Traktor Scratch Pro 2 is the way to go. With the ability to play seamlessly on four decks and use samples, looping, FX and advanced playlist management features, Traktor Scratch Pro 2 allows you to unlock some truly incredible creative possibilities which ... [More]

Ableton Live has unquestionably turned the music production landscape on its head in the last few years, however, this course focuses on unleashing the program’s considerable power as an incredible digital DJing tool. Using the program’s heavyweight warping technology, you’re able to focus on set programming, looping, sampling and on-the-fly remixing to create DJ performances that blur the line between traditional DJing and production. Topics covered include Ableton Live Navigation ... [More]

If you’re curious and want to find out what all the fuss is about, our One Day DJ Crash Course is the ideal starting point! This action-packed course gets you in the DJ booth busting out mixes in just four hours, giving you a taste of what playing tunes to a crowd is all about. Covering all the essentials including beat matching and effects, plus all important insights on how to engage your audience, the do’s and don’ts of DJ booth etiquette, and even tips on promoting yourself when... [More]

From beat mixing to the principles of basic music theory, equipment setup, sampling and beyond, the Ministry of Sound Essential DJ Course covers everything you need to get your DJ career off to a great start. Incorporating mixing with CDs, USB, digital vinyl systems (on Native Instruments' Traktor Scratch Pro) and the basics of mixing with Ableton, the Essential course takes a holistic approach, aiming to give students an all-round grasp of the wide range of skills needed to perform... [More]