2x GRAMMY Winner DJ Jazzy Jeff Offers Music Production Course
Legendary, two-time GRAMMY-Award-winning producer DJ Jazzy Jeff has officially launched his debut online music-producing program, Command Central: Making Beats.
Powered by CafeMedia, the intensive six-week online program will provide students with the resources to build the core foundational skills for music production. Each week will sharpen participants’ beat-making skills through intricate video module lessons ranging from drums, melody, arrangements, mixing, and sampling which participants will then apply to their own produced tracks. DJ Jazzy Jeff will be joined by award-winning colleagues and other surprise guests for live sessions and one-on-one feedback throughout the program.
“I’m excited to be launching this new program,” said DJ Jazzy Jeff. “It’s really important for me to pass down knowledge that I have acquired to the next generation of producers and Beatmakers. Giving the next generation a shot to make it in the music industry is special to me.”
Watch DJ Jazzy Jeff discuss the program’s mission here
The course will be available in two different tiers:
- DIY version: Includes the full-video program, written exercises, and bonus resources.
- Interactive version: Includes the full-video program, written exercises, bonus resources, weekly live sessions with DJ Jazzy Jeff and other special guests, the exclusive chance to have produced work played in DJ Jazzy Jeff’s live DJ sets, weekly feedback on submitted tracks and exclusive access to online student community forums
By the end of the program, students will be equipped with three finished tracks of their own and a wealth of newly cultivated production skills vital to each participant’s expanding musical career. The Making Beats program bridges accessibility gaps for emerging creatives in the music community.
Register for the series at djjazzyjeff.com
Widely recognized for multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning collaborations with Will Smith and renowned work as one-half of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, the Philadelphia native stands as a pioneer in the Hip Hop genre. DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rich music legacy spans more than three decades including a DMC Championship, American Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and multiple GRAMMY Awards including the first GRAMMY for Best Rap Performance. Recently joining fellow icons on the 2023 GRAMMYs stage for the ceremony’s 50 Years of Hip-Hop Tribute performance, the producer is bringing his legacy full circle to guide the new wave of music producers set to shape the industry we recognize today.
The Making Beats program is powered by CafeMedia – a creator-first company that works with thousands of the world’s largest independent publishers and creators. The company has been expanding its capabilities to help creators grow their audiences and brands and connect more deeply with their communities.
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