Paul Oakenfold, and veteran entertainment executive, Paul Reder have teamed up with The Los Angeles Recording School (LARS) to launch the first-ever DJ Camp, Paul Oakenfold’s Electronic Music Academy, which will take place on campus from May 28 to June 1, 2015​. The five-day DJ camp is a cultural education program designed for those wanting to pursue and succeed in a career in electronic music. As part of the partnership, students that attend Paul Oakenfold’s DJ Camp, and wish to continue their education, will be offered a financial credit towards any one of The Los Angeles Recording School’s recording arts degree programs. The intensive program includes hands-on workshops, in-studio demonstrations, lectures and Q&A’s with world-renowned DJs/producers, managers, agents, promoters, entertainment lawyers and equipment specialists.

Lecturers:

Paul Oakenfold , considered the “Godfather of Electronic Music” and one of the greatest DJ/producers in the world, shares insight into his legendary career, from his beginnings in the music business, to his phenomenal success with the industry leaders he has worked with. Attendees are given an unprecedented Q&A session with Oakenfold.

, considered the “Godfather of Electronic Music” and one of the greatest DJ/producers in the world, shares insight into his legendary career, from his beginnings in the music business, to his phenomenal success with the industry leaders he has worked with. Attendees are given an unprecedented Q&A session with Oakenfold. Jason Kadlec , a digital and music marketing expert helped launch world-renowned digital music companies INgroovesFontana and Topspin. Kadlec was also an instructor on online marketing for the Berklee College of Music Online school and has spent years building and managing websites and online marketing for electronic music artists including Bassnectar, Amon Tobin, EDM festivals such as Bass Camp Festival as well as bestselling authors and celebrities.

, a digital and music marketing expert helped launch world-renowned digital music companies INgroovesFontana and Topspin. Kadlec was also an instructor on online marketing for the Berklee College of Music Online school and has spent years building and managing websites and online marketing for electronic music artists including Bassnectar, Amon Tobin, EDM festivals such as Bass Camp Festival as well as bestselling authors and celebrities. Liquid Todd has over two decades of experience in electronic music radio and production with broadcasting resume includes everything from building Internet radio stations in Brooklyn to hosting afternoon drive on SiriusXM’s BPM channel. He’s performed at festivals and clubs all over the world including Coachella, Ultra and Electric Daisy Carnival.

has over two decades of experience in electronic music radio and production with broadcasting resume includes everything from building Internet radio stations in Brooklyn to hosting afternoon drive on SiriusXM’s BPM channel. He’s performed at festivals and clubs all over the world including Coachella, Ultra and Electric Daisy Carnival. Matt Meyer joined AM Only in 2012. Meyer has developed into one of the youngest agents in the industry. He looks after a wide range of artists including Cash Cash, Cosmic Gate, Haywyre, Halsey, Krewella, Paul Oakenfold, Sam Feldt, Tritonal, Whilk & Misky, and more.

The courses include:

So You Want To Be A DJ? – Paul Oakenfold’s introduction talk to the class.

– Paul Oakenfold’s introduction talk to the class. Tech Talk (Mixers, CDJ’s, etc) – Critical Equipment overview by factory rep at Pioneer.

– Critical Equipment overview by factory rep at Pioneer. Club DJ 101 – by Mike Fuller. Getting your first club gig, beat-to-beat mixing, reading an audience.

– by Mike Fuller. Getting your first club gig, beat-to-beat mixing, reading an audience. When And How To Find An Agent – by Matt Meyer, AM Only

– by Matt Meyer, AM Only The Satellite Radio DJ – by Liquid Todd, SiriusXM BMP Channel

– by Liquid Todd, SiriusXM BMP Channel Why and When Should I Get A Manager – Guest Manager Speaks

– Guest Manager Speaks Serato Introduction by Eric Larson from LAFS

by Eric Larson from LAFS Pro Logic Introduction by Eric Larson from LAFS

by Eric Larson from LAFS Working With Sounds, Stems, and Seeds by BeatPort Pro Exec

by BeatPort Pro Exec Creating Your Brand – How Do I Stand Out? By Jason Chadic

By Jason Chadic Online Presence –Marketing Your Brand. By Jason Kadlec

By Jason Kadlec Festivals – Building Your Audience Through Exposure. How Do I Get On, by Paul Reder, Bass Camp Festival

How Do I Get On, by Paul Reder, Bass Camp Festival Special Surprise DJ and Q&A w/ Paul Oakenfold and friends

As potential student might have additional questions about the program, Analog//Digital felt it was necessary to ask Paul Oakenfold about the program.

Q: Electronic Music Academy sounds like an amazing opportunity; how much will it cost to attend?

A: $2500

As a side note, the $2500 tuition includes the five days of seminars and instruction, student lodging, daily breakfast and lunch, classroom-style seminars, lectures, small group break-outs, in-studio demonstrations, one-on-one interaction with electronic music industry leaders and a graduation banquet hosted by Oakenfold. There is also a $500 discount for a limited time and another package is available that is less expensive ($1500), but doesn’t include a hotel package.

Q: There is mention of learning the technical, business, marketing, social/viral, and creative side of building a brand as a DJ/ producer in the art of electronic music, what skills are recommended before attending the Electronic Music Academy besides DJing and production?

A: The course is designed to educate anyone wishing to have a career in the electronic music industry regardless of their skill level. Students should come to the camp with specific areas of interest in mind, and engage the teachers and experts through Q&A to get the most information possible for their needs.

Q: There will be many different aspects of the music industry presented over 5 days, what should potential students look to get out this program? Will the outcome of this program be a basic or comprehensive knowledge of the many facets of the music industry?

A: The program is designed to give both basic and broad in some topics but can get specific in others. It is the nature of the type of event. DJs from all levels interact with Industry professionals and the professionals answer questions and advise to the attendees’ level.

Q: Equipment specialist are going to lecture at the event, is this going to strictly be dj/ production based (audio interfaces, effects, and dj mixers), or an expanded lecture (different types of speakers, amplifiers, console mixing, stage setup), as these sets of knowledge will help the dj communicate with the audio/visual crew more concisely.

A: The equipment specialists at the lecture will be just demonstrating DJ/Production based gear.

Q: Live electronic performances have become more predominant recently; will there be lectures on the technical skills required to independently create such a set (MIDI, MIDI routing/ chaining, external audio send/ return to external FX)?

A: The camp will indeed discuss the technical side of building a set, and the different applications available. The Los Angeles Film School Music Production Faculty will be teaching seminars in Ableton, Logic and production techniques, including studio recording, mixing and mastering techniques.

