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Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge)
The University of Cambridge's Centre for Music Performance runs Music Production and DJ Classes from 11 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP, and is open to students as well as staff and the wider local community. Music Production Classes run termly, led by local tutor Chris Andrews, primarily on Logic Pro using the Centre's iMacs, though students can bring their own laptop and use software such as Ableton Live or BandLab.
DJ Classes run weekly through term at West Road Concert Hall, taught by professional DJ Karla Polk (DJ Boss Lady), taking beginners from a first attempt at DJing up to performing at a college event. All equipment is provided, plus loanable Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 controllers and Pioneer XDJ-RX3 decks for practice between sessions.
A masterclass series runs alongside the regular classes; past visiting producers include Joe Armon-Jones of Ezra Collective, Gnasha and Jono Buchanan. Places on the DJ Classes are limited and need regular weekly attendance. Pricing is not published separately and signup is bundled with the Centre's wider instrumental lessons enrolment.
At a glance
- Price
- On enquiry
- Location
- 11 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DP
- Subjects
- Music production, DJ
- Formats
- Short
- Accreditation
- University of Cambridge
Course structure
The formats Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge) sells, and how long each one runs.
| Music Production Classes | Termly workshop sessions, primarily Logic Pro |
| DJ Classes | Weekly sessions across a term, beginner to performance level |
Worth knowing
- DJ Classes use loanable Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 controllers and Pioneer XDJ-RX3 all-in-one decks, held at West Road Concert Hall.
Notable teaching staff
Karla Polk
DJ Classes tutor, performs as DJ Boss Lady
Professional DJ who leads the Centre's weekly DJ Classes, teaching beatmatching, transitions, effects and sampling from absolute beginner level up to performing at a college event.
Frequently asked
What does Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge) cost?
Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge) does not publish fixed prices; course costs are given on enquiry.
Where is Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge) based?
Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge) is based at 11 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DP.
What does Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge) teach?
Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge) teaches Music production, DJ, in these formats: Short.
Is Centre for Music Performance (University of Cambridge) accredited?
Yes. University of Cambridge: Delivered by the University's Centre for Music Performance department; confirmed open to local residents, not just registered students.
Sources
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