Keyboard Dj

KEYBOARD DJ COURSE

Course Introduction:

Keyboard DJ is a progressive course designed for the modern music performer who desires to blend live keyboard performance with DJ artistry, using MIDI controllers, samplers, synths, turntables, and DAWs. 

Emerging from the evolution of keyboard technology and DJ culture, this course prepares students to perform in live events, concerts, worship events, club settings, and hybrid electronic shows. Introduced as a course in response to growing demands for real-time performers with digital competence, Keyboard DJ combines performance mastery, beat matching, live remixing, and cue-based triggering.

Starting from Program Level 1, students begin with digital DJ theory and basic keyboard fluency. By Program Level 3, students will be playing live DJ sets with real-time keyboard layering in studio sessions and outstations. The final stages simulate real-life DJ artist management and event performance planning.

KEYBOARD DJ COURSE MODULES

Mandatory Courses:  

- Solfege (SOL)

- Applied Musicology (MUS)

- Studio Projects (IST)  

-Band Sessions (BND)

Outstation & Event Gigs from Level 3

PROGRAM LEVEL 1 – FOUNDATIONAL

Preliminary Session: 

-KDJ 100: Introduction to Keyboard DJing  

-SOL 100: Introduction to Solfege  

-MUS 100: Applied Music Basics  

First Semester: 

-KDJ 110: Keyboard Basics for DJs  

-KDJ 111: Intro to DJ Software (e.g., Virtual DJ, Serato)  

-MUS 110: Musicology I – Rhythm & Timing  

-SND 110: Sound Design Fundamentals  

-COM 110: Introduction to Mixing & Loops  

Second Semester: 

-KDJ 120: Beat matching and Cueing Techniques  

-KDJ 121: Controller and Pad Play Basics  

-SOL 120: Ear Training II  

-IST 120: Loop Set Demo Performance  

-MUS 120: Applied Harmony & Progressions  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 2 – FIRST DEGREE BEGINNER

First Semester:

-KDJ 210: Layering Tracks with Live Keys  

-KDJ 211: DJ FX & Transitions  

-DAW 210: FL Studio & Ableton for DJs  

-BND 210: Backing Track and Live DJ Sync  

-IST 210: Live Loop Recording  

Second Semester:  

-KDJ 220: Sample Triggering & Cue Loops  

-KDJ 221: MIDI Mapping & FX Automation  

-IST 220: Studio Session Performance  

-MUS 220: Song Form and Remix Concepts  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 3 – SECOND DEGREE BEGINNER

First Semester:

KDJ 310: Mashups & Live Keyboard DJ Sets  

-KDJ 311: Worship DJ Concepts  

-IST 310: Set Building: Worship or Event  

-BND 310: Outstation I Begins (Stipend)  

-PRF 310: Studio Jam Sessions  

Second Semester: 

-KDJ 320: Sampling from Live Keys  

-KDJ 321: Loops, Drops, and Builds  

-IST 320: Event Set Recording  

-COM 320: Basic Song Re-arrangement  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 4 – FIRST DEGREE INTERMEDIATE

First Semester: 

-KDJ 410: Advanced MIDI and Controller Mastery  

-KDJ 411: Visuals & Cue Syncing  

-IST 410: Live Worship DJ Performance  

-BND 410: Full Band + DJ Integration  

Second Semester:

-KDJ 420: Creating DJ-Worship Sets  

-KDJ 421: Hosting a Live Worship DJ Set  

-PRF 420: DJ + Keys Showcase  

-SCO 420: Creating Cue Sheets  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 5 – INTERNSHIP

First Semester:  

-IST 510: Studio Internship I – DJ & Key Session Support  

-KDJ 510: Curating Artist DJ Sets  

-BND 510: Stage and Gig Preparation  

-PRF 510: Internship Worship/Club DJ Set  

Second Semester:

-IST 520: Internship II – Event DJ Team  

-KDJ 520: Music Director Role as DJ  

-COM 520: Rework Popular Songs for Set Use  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 6 – SECOND DEGREE INTERMEDIATE

First Semester:

-KDJ 610: Event-Based DJ Performance  

-IST 610: Create and Record a Worship DJ Set  

-BND 610: Rehearsal and Tour Prep  

-PRF 610: DJ + Band + Visuals Live Set  

Second Semester: 

-KDJ 620: Directing Other DJs/Keyboardists  

-IST 620: Build DJ Set for Artist EP/Concert  

-BND 620: Tour Continues  

-CERT 620: Intermediate Showcase  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 7 – TRANSITION PHASE 1

-KDJ 710: Full Worship DJ Set Direction  

-IST 710: Collaborate with Vocal Artists  

-PRF 710: DJ & Artist Live Set Showcase  

-BND 710: Team Leadership on Stage  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 8 – TRANSITION PHASE 2

-KDJ 810: Genre Blending & Hybrid Sets  

-IST 810: Curating Theme-Based DJ Sets  

-PRF 810: Session Recording for Digital Release  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 9 – TRANSITION PHASE 3

- KDJ 910: Final Capstone: Full-Length Worship DJ Show  

- IST 910: Studio Mix & Master of Final Project  

-CERT 900: Certification Performance and Graduation