SMOLNA ACADEMY
Smolna Academy is a place where passion for electronic music meets real stage experience. You learn from professional DJs, work with top-class equipment, and create music in a space where it truly comes to life – here and now. We offer courses tailored to different levels of advancement – both for those just starting their journey with DJing and for those who want to develop their technique, refine their style, and take it to the next level. We work in small groups, in an authentic club atmosphere – and the highlight of your learning will be a performance on one of Smolna’s stages. You also have the opportunity to further develop and refine your skills in our training rooms, with the option of recording audio, video, and streaming. Smolna Academy supports not only technical growth but also artistic development – from workshops to building your own identity as a DJ.
WHY US?
SMALL GROUPS
Maximum attention, only 3 people, full focus and individual approach
Hands-On Practice
Learn by doing, not just theory
Full Access
Individual use of equipment, complete control throughout the class
Top Gear
Pioneer DJM-A9 + 2x Pioneer CDJ-3000, Pioneer V10, Xone 96
Prime Location
Professional club Smolna in the heart of Warsaw
Expert Mentoring
Learn from experienced DJs
Stage Experience
Perform your own set at Smolna after the course
DJ Community
Build valuable connections and find inspiration
Training Plans
FIRST STEPS
Operating CDJs and a DJ mixer
Working in Rekordbox: track analysis, export, and playlist creation
Beatmatching techniques
Mixing and transitioning between tracks
Principles of building a DJ set
Producing and recording your first 30-minute mix
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
Advanced mixing techniques
Harmonic mixing
Creative transitions using effects and loops
Tempo manipulation and building musical storytelling
Using effects to add depth to your set
Experimenting with different music genres
PLAY LIKE PROFESSIONALS
Building a strong connection with your audience
Creating the right atmosphere (warm-up, prime time, and closing)
Advanced use of effects, loops, and samples
Developing confidence and handling performance pressure
Live performance simulation
Introduction to music production in Ableton