Career

Hi, if you wish to make a career in DJing, I believe you should start your learning phase after completing your high school. There are many popular institutions in India offering a variety of Diploma and Certification courses in DJing after Class 12.

SCTIMST Trivandrum is a well-known institute for PG Diploma. Candidates with a PG Diploma from this institute can choose among various career opportunities in the government as well as the private sector. The exact job profile depends on the PG Diploma specialisation chosen by the candidates. Most of the jobs that PG Diploma holders of SCTIMIST can take up are provided by hospitals, healthcare centers, clinics, etc. They can also explore the job opportunities in the fields of Education and Research.

Yes, you can pursue a Disc Jockey course after Class 12 regardless of your stream in high school. The only skill you need to opt for a DJ course is your passion for music. If you are keen to learn about music, how to play with it, and create your own sound, you should go for the course.

Being a successful Disc Jockey totally depends on your passion for music and creativity. There are immense possibilities in this field for those who have an outgoing personality, are well versed with music and can identify the mood of people.

The course fee of every DJ programme differs depending on the college, programme level, course curriculum, etc. However, the average course ranges between INR 15,000 to INR 3.5 Lacs in India.

Students should have a good hold on software like

• Logic
• Pro Tools
• Ableton Live
• Fl Studio
• Cubase

to become a good Disc Jockey.

Students are taught the techniques of sound design, operating on various DJ consoles, and the art of mixing music tracks. A DJ course is offered at the Diploma and Certificate levels, and the course duration of each programme differs. Therefore, the subjects and syllabus may vary depending on the programme you choose.