Point Blank Mumbai has partnered with India’s premiere music training institute, the True School of Music (TSM) to provide a unique learning experience for aspiring DJs. Set in the heart of one of the most exciting cities in the world, these exciting courses have been developed by Point Blank and are taught by both Point Blank and TSM instructors within TSM’s 17,000 sq ft. state-of-the-art facility on the latest gear provided by our equipment partner, Pioneer DJ. These groundbreaking programmes focuses on the essential DJ skills you will need to make it on the big stage as well as connecting you with our extensive music industry contacts in London and Mumbai.
In today’s music industry, the DJ superstar is as powerful an artist as any band or solo performer. If you want to give yourself the best chance of developing your own unique style and becoming a successful DJ/Performer, what you’ll learn in this course will take you there!
DJing in the industry and finding out how to enhance your brand and take advantage of opportunities; getting to grips with the powerful onstage tool Native Instruments Maschine; taking it further with Electronic Music Performance and harnessing Ableton Live to augment your live sets; all rounded off with Advanced DJ techniques to gain the edge you’ll need.
Book your ticket to DJ success like Point Blank Mumbai students Sandunes, Arjun, Aereo and more. The music industry is moving forwards: here’s your chance to move with it…Contact our Course Advisors now!
TERM 1:
Module 1:Complete DJ & Entrepreneurship
Module 2: Native Instruments Machine
TERM 2:
Module 3: Advanced DJ
Module 4: Electronic Music Performance
FREE WITH COURSE
Free copy of Native Instruments Komplete 11 worth 56,000 rupees Free Rekordbox DJ Performance software worth 10,000 rupees
Fees: Rs. 3,00,000/- including tax
COMPLETE DJ COURSE
This course will give you a fantastic start in the world of DJing in the buzzing metropolis of India’s glamorous Mumbai. It combines hands-on DJ techniques with music industry expertise. Studying a wide range of practical DJ skills including beat-matching, effects, looping and acapella mixing, you will also gain expert insights into developing your DJ career and building your brand, all of which gives you an edge in a highly competitive industry. Students access the latest professional DJ kit including CDJ 2000 NXS 2, DJM 900 NXS 2, DDJ RZX, DDJ RX and RMX 1000 and get to play a live set in a club. This is a unique chance to learn the DJ/Entrepreneur ropes in India’s party capital. Book your ticket to DJ success like other PB Indian students including Sandunes, Arjun, Aereo and more. Contact our Course Advisors now!
MODULES
Equipment & Set-Up
Drop Mixing
Beat-Matching
Creative Mixing
Building a DJ Brand
Developing Your Career
How to Get Gigs
Promotion Tips
Rekordbox Software
Loops & Hot Cues
Effects/Samples
Play in a Club
Free copy of Native Instruments Komplete 11 worth 56,000 rupees Free Rekordbox DJ Performance software worth 10,000 rupees.
Batch
DJ: Tuesday & Thursday, 3 pm to 5 pm
Entrepreneur: Thursday 6 pm to 8 pm
Fees: Rs. 1,50,000/- including tax
Faculty
Vehrnon Ibrahim
Vehrnon Ibrahim
Vehrnon has had many long term rolls in his career including Vice President of various National FM Radio Networks, a House Music DJ, Frontman of Indian Heavy Metal band Millennium, an Event Director, an Audio Engineer both live and in studios, a Music Producer and Song Writer, a Stage and Lighting Designer, the Creative Director of an Interactive Television Company and a regular Commentator on Music, Culture and Creativity…
Today, Vehrnon continues to work in Live Music Events, Radio and other Media and is also an Independent Music Artist Advisor with “FreeWillMusic” a system designed to help them make and keep more money…
Kedar Sakharkar
Kedar Sakharkar
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” ― Victor Hugo
It is all about the music and the vibe for Kedar Sakharkar also known as DJKD. He believes in creating an atmosphere where one feels calm and liberated. For him it’s about playing records that are accessible and intrinsically groovy.
In a world of preening prima donnas and professional fist-pumpers, KD is somewhat of an anomaly. It’s okay for him if you like his page or dawn his logo, but he is most happy to see you loosen up, enjoy and groove to his music.
His performance is characterized by its subtlety and sophistication. His goal is to inspire and educate, to tease and tantalize, and then – when the moment is right and the hands are in the air – to give the masses the track they’ve been waiting for.
KD has been involved with helping aspiring DJ professionals at The True School of Music (TSM) for the past 4 years. This includes establishing of a detailed curriculum for both beginners and pro aspirants. He also runs a growing Audio Visual Rental providing consultation services called Sound Inc.
In a distinguished career of almost two decades, KD has played almost every genre of music to every kind of crowd, from commercial to cutting-edge and everything in between. His performances were not just limited to India, but also spread over Thailand, Turkey, South Africa, Italy and Sri Lanka as well. He’s just grateful that he’s been blessed with the opportunity to play records for a living.
Achievements :
WINNER MTV – SUBMERGE ULTIMATE DJ CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
1ST RUNNER UP – TIMES MUSIC WAR OF DJS 2005 (WEST ZONE)
2ND RUNNER UP – KINGFISHER SOULFLY ULTRA DJ 2010 (WEST / MUMBAI ZONE)
GENRES:
Retro| Classic Rock| disco| 80’s| Funky
House| Deep| Nu Disco
Hip Hop| RnB
Trap| Chillstep| Bass
Bollywood
RESIDENCIES WITH:
Whats Your Poison, Tunga Paradise, Mumbai
Club Synergy, Mumbai
White Lounge, Mumbai
RA (currently known as Tryst), Mumbai
GLOBAL VENUES:
Midnight, Capetown, South Africa
Saphire, Istanbul, Turkey
Club Royal Horse, Belek, Turkey
Maxx Royal, Belek, Turkey
RnB, Colombo, Sri Lanka
SYNC, Rayong, Thailand
COUNTRIES PLAYED IN:
India | Italy | Turkey | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Morocco | Thailand
PERFORMED AS GUEST DJ WITH:
Red Light, Mumbai
Privé, Mumbai
Panache, Mumbai
Aaziano, Mumbai
Pollyesters, Mumbai
Manchester United Café, Mumbai
Blue Frog, Mumbai
Aurus, Mumbai
Toté, Mumbai
Dragonfly, Mumbai
Stax, Hyatt Regency, Mumbai
Royalty, Mumbai
FBar, Mumbai
Hakkasan, Mumbai
Boveda, Mumbai
TILT, Mumbai
Serrafina, Mumbai
212, Mumbai
Café Zoe, Mumbai
Radisson, Alibaug
Mambo’s, Goa
Tito’s, Goa
Arena, Goa
Big Wheels Café, Pune
Bottles and Chimneys, Hyderabad
Ten Downing Street, Hyderabad
F-Bar and Lounge, Hyderabad
PlayBoy, Hyderabad
Spoil, Hyderabad
Ahala, Taj, Hyderabad
News Café, Hyderabad
Extreme Sports Bar, Hyderabad
Ten Downing Street, Chennai
Pebbles, Bangalore
Eau, Le Meridian, Delhi
Amadeus, Mumbai
AER, Mumbai
EXO, Mumbai
Level 5, Mumbai
Glocal Junction, Mumbai
Summer House Café, Mumbai
Woodside Inn, Mumbai
Farzi Café, Mumbai
Verbena Lounge, Mumbai
18.99 Latitude, Mumbai
The Den, Mumbai
Sofitel, Mumbai
Raasta, Khar Bombay, Mumbai
Dashanzi, J.W.Marriott, Mumbai
ADVANCED DJ COURSE
This module digs deeper into a range of digital DJ software applications and performance hardware. You will develop an advanced knowledge of the main features of the various digital vinyl systems on offer as well as a range of hardware DJ devices. The lessons allow students to gain practical experience of using industry-standard DJ software and their various features.
Modules:
Rekordbox DJ
Sampling & Sequencing
Traktor
Remixing
Serato
Ableton Link
DJ Performance Hardware
Finger Drumming Techniques
Advanced Scratch Techniques
Promotion Tips
Preparing for Live Shows
Final Performance
FREE rekordbox DJ performance software worth 10,000 Rupees
Batch: Monday & Wednesday, 3 pm to 5 pm
Fees: Rs. 1,00,000/- including tax
Faculty
Kedar Sakharkar
Kedar Sakharkar
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” ― Victor Hugo
It is all about the music and the vibe for Kedar Sakharkar also known as DJKD. He believes in creating an atmosphere where one feels calm and liberated. For him it’s about playing records that are accessible and intrinsically groovy.
In a world of preening prima donnas and professional fist-pumpers, KD is somewhat of an anomaly. It’s okay for him if you like his page or dawn his logo, but he is most happy to see you loosen up, enjoy and groove to his music.
His performance is characterized by its subtlety and sophistication. His goal is to inspire and educate, to tease and tantalize, and then – when the moment is right and the hands are in the air – to give the masses the track they’ve been waiting for.
KD has been involved with helping aspiring DJ professionals at The True School of Music (TSM) for the past 4 years. This includes establishing of a detailed curriculum for both beginners and pro aspirants. He also runs a growing Audio Visual Rental providing consultation services called Sound Inc.
In a distinguished career of almost two decades, KD has played almost every genre of music to every kind of crowd, from commercial to cutting-edge and everything in between. His performances were not just limited to India, but also spread over Thailand, Turkey, South Africa, Italy and Sri Lanka as well. He’s just grateful that he’s been blessed with the opportunity to play records for a living.
Achievements :
WINNER MTV – SUBMERGE ULTIMATE DJ CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
1ST RUNNER UP – TIMES MUSIC WAR OF DJS 2005 (WEST ZONE)
2ND RUNNER UP – KINGFISHER SOULFLY ULTRA DJ 2010 (WEST / MUMBAI ZONE)
GENRES:
Retro| Classic Rock| disco| 80’s| Funky
House| Deep| Nu Disco
Hip Hop| RnB
Trap| Chillstep| Bass
Bollywood
RESIDENCIES WITH:
Whats Your Poison, Tunga Paradise, Mumbai
Club Synergy, Mumbai
White Lounge, Mumbai
RA (currently known as Tryst), Mumbai
GLOBAL VENUES:
Midnight, Capetown, South Africa
Saphire, Istanbul, Turkey
Club Royal Horse, Belek, Turkey
Maxx Royal, Belek, Turkey
RnB, Colombo, Sri Lanka
SYNC, Rayong, Thailand
COUNTRIES PLAYED IN:
India | Italy | Turkey | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Morocco | Thailand
PERFORMED AS GUEST DJ WITH:
Red Light, Mumbai
Privé, Mumbai
Panache, Mumbai
Aaziano, Mumbai
Pollyesters, Mumbai
Manchester United Café, Mumbai
Blue Frog, Mumbai
Aurus, Mumbai
Toté, Mumbai
Dragonfly, Mumbai
Stax, Hyatt Regency, Mumbai
Royalty, Mumbai
FBar, Mumbai
Hakkasan, Mumbai
Boveda, Mumbai
TILT, Mumbai
Serrafina, Mumbai
212, Mumbai
Café Zoe, Mumbai
Radisson, Alibaug
Mambo’s, Goa
Tito’s, Goa
Arena, Goa
Big Wheels Café, Pune
Bottles and Chimneys, Hyderabad
Ten Downing Street, Hyderabad
F-Bar and Lounge, Hyderabad
PlayBoy, Hyderabad
Spoil, Hyderabad
Ahala, Taj, Hyderabad
News Café, Hyderabad
Extreme Sports Bar, Hyderabad
Ten Downing Street, Chennai
Pebbles, Bangalore
Eau, Le Meridian, Delhi
Amadeus, Mumbai
AER, Mumbai
EXO, Mumbai
Level 5, Mumbai
Glocal Junction, Mumbai
Summer House Café, Mumbai
Woodside Inn, Mumbai
Farzi Café, Mumbai
Verbena Lounge, Mumbai
18.99 Latitude, Mumbai
The Den, Mumbai
Sofitel, Mumbai
Raasta, Khar Bombay, Mumbai
Dashanzi, J.W.Marriott, Mumbai
ELECTRONIC MUSIC PERFORMANCE
As you journey deeper into the art of electronic music, the options for how to perform your music live are constantly multiplying. Find out how other artists make the leap from studio-based producer to DJing to live performance and learn how to build your own live set from scratch. This is a fascinating and innovative area and one which you need to master to make the most of your time in today’s music scene.
Modules:
Live Performance in Context
DJing with Ableton
Warping, Tempo & Cue Points
Effects & Controllers
Oxygen8, APC 40 & Launchpad
Maschine, Push & Templates
Building a Live Set
Dub Delay, Looper
Live Performance in Context
DJing with Ableton
Warping, Tempo & Cue Points
Effects & Controllers
Batch: Tuesday & Thursday, 11 am to 1 pm
Fees: Rs. 1,00,000/- including tax
Faculty
Utkarsh Amarpuri
Utkarsh Amarpuri
Utkarsh is a 25-year-old music producer based in Mumbai. He began his journey as a Sound Engineer in 2011, only to realise that his true passion lies in making music. That’s when he decided to pursue his education at The True School Of Music.
Since then Utkarsh has been producing and composing for various projects which mainly include Advertisements, Background scores, Arranging and Producing music for independent artists, and so on.
Apart from this, he is also a member of an electronic act, Equal Two, who have been performing original music for the last 2 years. In January 2018, they released their debut EP “ANTIDOTE” which is available on all major streaming platforms.
Combining an unmatched passion for music with his natural talent, Utkarsh Amarpuri is pursuing his dream of being an influential music professional.
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS: MASCHINE
If you’re a producer looking for an edge, Maschine could be the perfect solution. Many producers finally find the ‘vibe’ they’ve been looking for when they get their hands on a hardware controller which is something we encourage you to do at Point Blank! This Maschine course is not a retread of the production basics you already know, it’s a fast track to improving your workflow and joining an elite club of beatmakers who use the very same product you have in your hands. Maschine connects to the Komplete Kontrol libraries we install on all of our workstations but where possible, the focus is hardware first, software second, so helping you get maximum value from your investment in the product. With anecdotes and demonstrations from some of our respected producer friends, this course is designed to help you make the most of an amazing tool in a short space of time.
Modules:
Loading NI Library Kits & Samples
Integrating the Drum Library
Projects, Groups, Modules, Patterns & Scenes
Sampler & Programming Beats
Layering Sounds Chromatically
Finger Drumming & Step Programming
Slicing, Shaping & Effecting
Resampling
Pattern & Scene Switching
Modulation of Effects Parameters
Integrating with Logic or Ableton
Performance & Advanced Techniques
Batch: Monday & Wednesday, 3 pm to 5 pm
Fees: Rs. 1,00,000/- including tax
Faculty
Shadaab Kadri
Shadaab Kadri
Shadaab Kadri is Guitarist and Producer from Mumbai. He makes music under the
moniker Riatsu.
After getting his interest piqued in composing ambient pieces through film scoring lectures attended during his fellowship at Musical Institute, California, Shadaab has created scores and jingles for various visual features in the short format. Part of the Bombay independent music circuit since over a decade, Shadaab has assumed multifold roles associated with it.
From working on television shows and digital content promoting homegrown talent (Channel [V] Launchpad, Fox Travellers Sound trek, blue Frog Diaries), being an artist manager for some of India’s best bands, like Scribe, in addition to being a session/tour musician for the group, tour managing duties for international bands (Meshuggah, Sikth, Dubioza Kolektiv), providing support and input to music festivals (GIR, Sulafest, Big 69,Naariyal Paani, Echoes of The Earth), artist curating by creating monthly gig properties to showcase upcoming acts (Metal Nights, The Scene), to conceptualizing and executing India’s first synthesizer festival (Synthfest), Shadaab has not only been composing music spread over a spectrum of genres, but also been an active part of sustaining and nourishing the framework and the organizational aspect of the music platforms in India.
As a branched progression from contributing to synth portions in his drone metal band Pangea, Riatsu is the space for exploration of soundtrack music and field recording curiosities. Background scores for your visual imagination, in a sea of sound that stretches from ambient techno to dark ambient.
Shadaab currently teaches the Native Instruments Maschine course at True School, which is certified by Point Blank Music School, London.
Eligibility
Students with little or no prior knowledge are admitted into this program.
Students opting for Advanced DJ must have successfully completed the Complete DJ & Entrepreneurship course, or prove their skill through an audition to gain admission into this program
A prospective student entering at level 1 needs to show the desire and ability to improve as a player.
Must have basic knowledge of their instrument or show an aptitude to grasp the fundamentals of music. To prepare for the audition a prospective student will be given a choice of pieces to prepare. From these, we will be able to assess their skill level on their instrument so the student can be placed accordingly. Prospective students shall also be assessed on their knowledge of music theory; at level 1 little to no theory knowledge is required, as we will teach you from the very basics.
Rules
A prospective student entering at level 1 needs to show the desire and ability to improve as a player.
Must have basic knowledge of their instrument or show an aptitude to grasp the fundamentals of music. To prepare for the audition a prospective student will be given a choice of pieces to prepare. From these, we will be able to assess their skill level on their instrument so the student can be placed accordingly. Prospective students shall also be assessed on their knowledge of music theory; at level 1 little to no theory knowledge is required, as we will teach you from the very basics.
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