Bootcamp

Do you ever look at the headlining DJ and think "I want to be on that stage"? Or go to a show and think that you can do muuuuch better?

While you can try booking your own shows at a local bar or cold calling promoters, this bootcamp accelerates your DJ career way faster with experience on industry standard CDJ-3000s and professional media coverage to build your portfolio.

The program has 3 in-person weekly classes (3 hours each), and there will also be online support during the week. You'll also have access to the JSTDRMN Community, full of other talented producers based in Toronto! To maintain a high quality of education, our bootcamps are limited to 5 students per cohort.

At the end of this bootcamp, you will be booked for a JSTDRMN Showcase, where you can debut your artist project to hundreds of fans, collaborators, and industry professionals. And this is just the beginning - our past bootcampers have gone on to book opening acts for international touring artists and start their own events series!

Applications for Cohort 3 are now closed. Next cohort starts early 2026 but you can join the waitlist!

Teaching Team

Mazzy

Mazzy, a Toronto-based DJ and producer, seamlessly blends his deep house roots into all his productions. With a passion for electronic music that runs deep, Mazzy has made a name for himself in the underground scene. His tracks have been featured on Boosted Music, showcasing his talent and unique sound to a global audience. Supported by fellow DJs in Toronto, Mazzy continues to captivate listeners with his infectious beats and innovative productions, solidifying his place in the electronic music community.

HEATER

Hey! I'm Heather, AKA HEATER. Growing up as a classically trained musician, I pivoted to DJing and producing in my adulthood. I have had the privilege to play at various iconic venues across Toronto like Silver Dollar Room @ CZ, Nomad, Lavelle, DPRTMNT to name a few. I have also had the honour to open for several touring artists like Taiki Nulight, MOKSI, and Henri Bergmann. I have to say, I would not be where I am without the help of amazing community and mentorship at JSTDRMN. This is why programming and teaching this bootcamp is so near and dear to me and I can't wait to see you succeed!

Session 2: Transitions & Set-Building

In this session, your teacher will show you some intermediate transition techniques and how to practice them. You will learn about musical phrasing, and the best places in a song to make transitions and set cue points. You will learn about set-building best practices and how to approach crowd-reading during a live set. There will be amble one-on-one time and group practice time. You will also prepare a mini-set to be showcased during the last class!

Session 3: Self Promotion & Professional Gigs

In this session, your teacher will teach you everything about self promotion and networking in the electronic music industry. You will learn the various types of people to get to know in order to get yourself gigs. You will also learn about professional equipment setup & commonly used sound systems. Your teacher will also show you various FXs available on a controller to add flavour to your set. Of course, you will get some one-on-one time with the teacher to practice and get feedback before your graduation gig.

"Learned the skills. Found the most

supportive community a new DJ could

ask for. JSTDRMN helped me create an

unforgettable debut and opened the

door to endless opportunities!"

PAPRIKA
"Joining JSTDRMN's DJ Bootcamp was

one of the best decisions I've made in

my musical journey. The mentorship

from real DJs who genuinely cared

about our growth was incredible,

and being surrounded by such a

supportive, and motivating

community made the learning

environment truly inspiring.

Everything building up to playing

at my first show alongside my

fellow boot campers is truly an

experience I will never forget.

If you're serious about DJing

and want a community that

lifts you up, this is the perfect

place to start."

KUYA
Going from zero to performing in

front of 500 people was intense

— but in the best way. I’m so grateful

to have met everyone in the

JSTDRMN collective — I came in

as a student and left with a family.

BRB
DJ ERNERATE
"I was honestly hesitant to join this

bootcamp at first, mainly because

there were plenty of free resources

online. But now I can confidently say

it was one of the best choices I've

ever made. From day one I was

using club-standard gear, being

taught in person by experienced

DJs, and being surrounded by

people who actually want to see

you grow. The connections I made

were amazing, and the fact we got

the opportunity to show what we

learned in front of hundreds of people

is unreal. If you're serious about DJing

and want to have a huge initial boost,

this bootcamp is 100% worth it."

FIZE
"One of the most transformative

experiences of my creative

journey. The instructors are not

just experts in their field; they

are passionate mentors who

invest in your growth, providing

invaluable feedback and

guidance every step of the way.

I’m incredibly grateful for

everything I've learned and the

confidence I’ve gained in

my creative abilities."

SHEF JEFF
In less than 2 months, I went

from "what do DJs even do?"

to performing live

in front of 400 people!

Joining the JSTDRMN DJ

bootcamp was one of the best

decisions I made because not

only did I learn a new musical

skill, but also joined a community

of welcoming and talented

artists.

SANDY SEA
This bootcamp gave me a solid

foundation to start DJ'ing. All the

fundamentals were covered at a

level that allowed me to grasp the

concepts without feeling

overwhelmed. In short, it’s one of

the most enjoyable classes

I’ve ever taken!

ALI KHANN
Best DJing course you could take

getting into DJing as a hobby

or even want to take a step

further!! :))

DJ HYUUJEEN