12-Month DJ & Producer Roadmap
Month 1 – Orientation
What You Learn & Do:
Intro call & goal setting
Access to member dashboard
Download starter pack
DJ gear basics & software setup
Beatmatching fundamentals
Month 2 – DJ Skills I
Focus: Beatmatching, phrasing, EQ basics
Activities:
Create your first mix
Practice at least 3 hours/week
Record a 30-minute set
Month 3 – DJ Skills II + First Gig
Focus: Advanced transitions, effects, harmonic mixing
Activities:
Perform at your first live event (opening slot)
Receive feedback from mentors
Month 4 – Music Production I
Focus: DAW (Ableton/FL/Logic) basics
Activities:
Build drums, melodies, and track structure
Create a loop or basic track idea
Month 5 – Branding & Social Media
Focus: Artist identity & online presence
Activities:
Develop artist name, logo, and press kit
Set up social media accounts
Post weekly & grow your audience
Month 6 – Music Production II + Second Gig
Focus: Arrangement, sound design, mixing basics
Activities:
Perform your second gig (mid-level slot)
Start preparing your first official track
Month 7 – Studio Sessions
Focus: Track quality improvement
Activities:
1-on-1 sessions with producers & engineers
Submit demo tracks for feedback
Month 8 – Track Release Prep
Focus: Finalizing your track for release
Activities:
Mastering & artwork preparation
Submit to label or prepare for self-release
Month 9 – Performing Live + Third Gig
Focus: Advanced crowd reading & stage presence
Activities:
Prepare club sets
Perform your third gig (prime-time slot)
Month 10 – Promotion & PR
Focus: Marketing your music
Activities:
Pitch tracks to blogs, playlists, and social ads
Grow your follower base
Month 11 – Booking & Agency Support
Focus: Professional gig management
Activities:
Work with agents to secure gigs & negotiate deals
Build your international presence
Month 12 – Graduation & Showcase
Focus: Culmination of skills & public exposure
Activities:
Play at graduation showcase or festival stage
Release official track
Shoot performance video
Receive final feedback & certificate
