Intro to the

Electronic Music Industry 

Where to start

  • The equipment you actually need

  • Learning before spending money

  • Balancing DJing an producing

  • Setting realistic goals for your first year

  • developing your own sound instead of copying trends

  • Creating a roadmap from bedroom DJ to professional artist

How to DJ

  • Understanding song structure and phrasing

  • Beatmatching by ear and with technology

  • Reading the crowd and adapting your set

  • Building energy throughout a performance

  • Mixing techniques, EQ, loops, effects and transitions

  • Preparing for club, festival and headline sets

How to Build a Relationship to Big DJs

  • Networking without asking for favours

  • Making genuine connections

  • Being someone people want to work with

  • Studio sessions and collaborations

  • Professional etiquette backstage and at events

  • Long-term relationship building

How to use Rekordbox

  • Organising your music library properly

  • Setting cue points and memory cues

  • Playlist management for different gogs

  • Analysing tracks, BPM and key

  • Exporting correctly to USB

  • My personal workflow before every show

The Business of Touring and Logistics

  • What happens after you get booked

  • Working with agents and managers

  • Flights, visas, hotels and riders

  • Managing finances and tour budgets

  • Professional communication with promoters

The Curriculum

How to Promote Yourself

  • Building a recognisable brand

  • Creating content that people actually watch

  • Instagram, TikTok and YouTube strategies

  • Press photos, artwork and visual identity

  • Consistency over viral moments

  • Turning followers into real fans

How to Get Labels to Sign Your Music

  • What labels actually listen for

  • When to send demos

  • How to write a professional demo email

  • Why most demos get ignored

  • Building leverage before approaching labels

  • Understanding publishing, masters and record

How to Get Your Music Heard

  • Getting your tracks into a Djs hands

  • Building a strong demo strategy

  • Radio shows, Playlists and tastemakers

  • Timing your releases properly

  • Using social media to create momentum

  • Turning one great record into multiple opportunities

Producing Music

  • Building track from scratch

  • Songwriting and arrangement

  • Sound selection and workflow

  • Mixing fundamentals

  • Finishing music instead of collecting unfinished projects

  • Developing a signature sound

  • Live feedback on productions and common mistakes

How to get bookings

  • Building a brand before chasing gigs

  • Why promoters look for certain DJs

  • Creating value beyond your music

  • Networking the right way

  • Playing support slots to earn headline opportunities

  • Common mistakes that stop DJs getting booked


Gil Glaze is a globally recognized DJ and music producer celebrated for his captivating performances and innovative sound.

With over 15 years of experience, Gil continues to tour the world, frequently performing alongside Afrojack and delivering electrifying sets at iconic festivals like Ultra MusicFestival and Tomorrowland Winter.

As a producer, Gil’s music has been featured on prestigious labels such as Spinnin' Records, Musical Freedom, and STMPD. One of his standout tracks, “Don’t Go,” a collaboration with Afrojack, has earned widespread acclaim and further cemented his reputation in the industry.

Biography

Location

The course will take place over Zoom. A link will be sent to you via email.

Time

26.10.26-28.10.26

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"After 16 years in the music industry, I've learned that success isn't just about talent—it's about consistency, relationships, and never stopping the pursuit of getting better. This masterclass is everything I wish someone had taught me when I started."

-- Gil Glaze