Learn the art of mixing on the world’s leading Pioneer DJ Mixing console. Learn how to set it up, wire and unwire, player and mixer functions and application, basic and advance beat matching and equalisation techniques amongst many other things.
This is your opportunity to learn more about image building and branding through the power of social media. Learn the importance of stage presence, networking, camera-facing skills and other such tools to grow their audience and accelerate their career in the right direction.
At Lost Stories Pep Talk, students get a chance to meet and learn from Prayag Mehta, who will share his experiences as a renowned DJ. He will also throw light on the do's and don'ts as a DJ. Most importantly, he will share the mindset of being on world's biggest to smallest stages that will help our students to gain insider insights into the field.
SET UP & ROUTING
UNDERSTANDING TEMPO & GENRES
SONG STRUCTURE & TRACK ARRANGEMENT
COUNTING BEATS, BARS & PHRASES
RECORDBOX MUSIC MANAGEMENT
UNDERSTANDING CUE, PLAY/PAUSE ETC
FOUNDATION OF MIXING
CUE & RELEASE
BEAT MATCHING
PHRASE MIXING
HARMONIC MIXING
UNDERSTANDING EQ
EQ METHODS
LOOP & SAMPLE
USING SAMPLES ON FLY
CROSSFADER TECHNIQUES
BEAT EFFECTS/COLOR EFFECTS
USING ACAPELLA
GENRE RECORDING CHALLENGE
RECORDING YOUR FIRST MIX TAPE
BRAND BUILDING
SOCIAL MEDIA DOs AND DONTs
ADVANCE MIX TECHNIQUES
CAREER GUIDANCE &PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT WITH LOST STORIES
A student who aspires to become a DJ, who wants to learn the latest industry equipment, and different types of gear required for a DJ performance. This course is for those who wish to begin their career as a DJ from scratch and get a step-by-step approach that includes learning fundamentals and creative techniques of mixing, how to record, upload and share mixtapes, learn stage presence and personality development. Learn how to use basic & advanced loops & samples in your sets & using samples on the fly. Understand the Beat &Color Effects along with their applications. UseAcapellas on the fly, with a dedicated genres session highlighting how to mix different genres. Learn how to brand yourself as a Disc Jockey across various digital platforms, and learn what it takes to get your performance out there for promoters, venue owners and festival programmers to witness
There’s no minimum age requirement to join the courses we offer.
Senior Instructor
Lost Stories is a name synonymous with dance music in India and South Asia. They began their journey in dance music in 2008 producing Trance and Progressive House and garnering support from heavyweights like Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, BT, Markus Schulz etc. They then evolved their sound with their debut album – Music for the # Generation (Universal Music) in 2012 which was the no 3 Album on Top 100 Dance Albums iTunes Charts. Ever since, they’ve had 3 #1 singles on iTunes and remixed the likes of One Republic, Afrojack, Alan Walker with releases on Universal Music, Interscope Records, Sony Music and Spinnin’ Records. Lost Stories are the biggest Dance Music exports with Performances at Tomorrowland (2015-2019), Global Citizen Festival, Mysteryland, New Horizons festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Sunburn, VH1 Supersonic etc. They’ve done extensive club and local festivals tours in India, UAE, China, Europe, Mexico and multiple South Asian countries.
Senior Instructor
Sanket Nirbhavane is a multi-talented musician who is a singer, songwriter, music producer, audio engineer, and audio mixing and mastering engineer. Sanket ventures into a realm of boundless imagination, crafting intricate musical landscapes that transport listeners to ethereal dimensions. Under the pseudonym Skape, with a knack for weaving enchanting melodies and evocative lyrics, he creates music that resonates deeply with the soul. He is also the Lead Singer, Songwriter, and Composer for the highly acclaimed band, Shroud Indigo. Sanket shares his passion and knowledge as a Senior Faculty member at the esteemed Lost Stories Academy. He has been nurturing and guiding aspiring talents for over two years. Sanket’s brilliance extends beyond the classroom walls as he has actively contributed to the music industry as a music producer, mixing engineer, and live engineer.
Senior Instructor
With over a decade of experience, Amey Jichkar has worked as an engineer on Bollywood films such as Veere Di Wedding, Laila Majnu, October, to name a few. Additionally, he has served as a Sound Supervisor and producer for advertising films and campaigns featuring renowned brands like Swiggy, Flipkart, and CRED. While excelling in these roles, Amey discovered his true passion as a music educator and has been teaching as a Senior Faculty at Lost Stories Academy since 2021.
Senior Instructor
Vedant Singh, also known as Zulex, is a DJ and music producer with over six years of experience in the industry. He works at Lost Stories Academy, where he teaches aspiring DJs and producers the skills and techniques they need to succeed. Vedant is known for his energetic and dynamic performances, blending various genres and styles to create unique and memorable sets. He also releases music under the artist name Zulex, showcasing his talent and creativity as a producer. Vedant has been a resident DJ in Karnataka, where he has played at various clubs and events. He also placed second in a national-level DJing competition, proving his skills and versatility as a DJ. Whether he is on stage or in the studio, Vedant always strives to deliver high-quality music that connects with his audience.
Senior Instructor
Aaditya (also known as 14.20) began his journey by becoming India’s Beatbox Champion and was a top 16 contender in the Asian Championship held in Taiwan. He has been producing music for over 7 years and has expertise in Sound Design and Synthesis. He has played with many well-known artists such as Gurbaxx, Divine, Ola Ras, When Chai Met Toast, Lost Stories, and DJ Chetas. He also performs at many underground events and shows. Aaditya is also highly experienced in making music for Films and TV based on his experience of working with 3 production houses as well. He has created ad films for notable brands like Mercedes, Hyatt, etc., and has worked on the background score of several award-winning short films.
Senior Instructor
Jay Rana is a music producer hailing from New Delhi, India. Having grown up appreciating music as the art form it is, Jay began actively producing music in 2014, where he discovered the depth of EDM. He sought to go beyond its popular stereotype and explore the genre's roots. However, despite the new avenues and achievements, Jay yearned to define his individual expression of music. Through the vision of Jay Rana, his interests and expressions of music are more mellow, melodic, and slow. His aim is to create music carrying a calm and relaxing vibe, something people can listen to throughout the day. Music, he believes, is meant to be a mood booster rather than an interference and so, his new approach is to make music that connects to the listener and their emotions. Music has no language but is instead an emotion in itself, and Jay seeks to imitate this in his ventures.
Senior Instructor
Having successfully completed his Bachelor's degree in sound engineering from SAE, Akshay Lakkundi has a remarkable background in music production. He has been actively involved with music production since around 2015-16. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prestigious clients such as IIT Bombay, producing music for their projects. Additionally, Akshay has embarked on his own artistic journey, self-releasing music under his pseudonym, SKYUN, which has also led to his track being featured in one of the articles of Rolling Stone India. Along with the active role as a faculty, Akshay is also focusing on building his discography and preparing live sets to perform his original work. Furthermore, Akshay has gained valuable experience working both as a freelancer and in recording studios. This diverse range of experiences has enabled him to produce and master tracks for a diverse set of clients, showcasing his versatility and adaptability. When it comes to teaching, Akshay has also catered to a corporate clientele. By combining his extensive knowledge of audio with his teaching abilities, he offers a unique and comprehensive learning experience.
Senior Instructor
Pratham Mehra also known as Kimera is a Record Producer/ DJ. Pratham, being an alumni of the Lost Stories Academy, has gone on to play numerous amount of shows and garnered experience over the years. He has been a part of the academy as a DJ Instructor and has been imparting his experience/ knowledge to all the aspiring DJs. He is also one of the fastest-rising electronic artists from India. He released his debut single ‘Fight For Ya’ on the world’s no.1 DJs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s label, Generation Smash. He has performed at ADE Mumbai and produced official remixes for international acts such as Tigerlily. He has also worked on the background score of the short film, 'Carbon,' featuring Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, which was awarded the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award under the best short film category. It has garnered over 10 million views on YouTube.
Music Production to Music Marketing, we have it all covered in detail in our offline courses conducted in Mumbai.
The course is conducted at our academy in Chembur, Mumbai.The student receives a confirmation email about the course enrolment as soon as we successfully receive the fees.
Every batch consist of maximum 15 students. To attend the sessions, students are requested to carry their laptop to take important notes during the sessions.
Once all the modules are successfully completed, the students keep in touch for continuous feedback on their work from our faculty.
Once students have tracks ready for audience consumption, we offer free promotions across all LSA social media platforms.
Lost stories are a name synonymous to Dance Music in India and South Asia. Ranked #52 on Dj mag 2016 and labelled the “Scene Starters” by DJ Mag, Rishab and Prayag began their journey in dance music in 2008 earlier producing Trance and Progressive House and garnering support from heavyweights like Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, BT, Markus Schulz etc. They then evolved their sound with their debut album – Music for the # Generation (Universal Music) in 2012 which was the no 3 Album on Top 100 Dance Albums iTunes Charts.
Ever since, they’ve had 3 #1 singles on iTunes and remixed the likes of One Republic, Afrojack, Alan Walker with releases on Universal Music, Interscope Records, Sony Music and Spinnin’ Records.
Lost Stories are the biggest Dance Music exports with Performances at Tomorrowland (2015-2019), Global Citizen Festival, Mysteryland, New Horizons Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Sunburn, VH1 Supersonic etc.
They’ve done extensive club and local festivals tours in India, UAE, China, Europe, Mexico and multiple South Asian countries.
Lost Stories Academy, an initiative by Lost Stories has been a pioneer in electronic music education since 2015. Lost Stories are India’s most renowned export from India to the world in the field of electronic music production. From representating India at world’s largest festival, Tomorrowland for five times to working with world renowned artists such as KSHMR, Marshmello, U2, One Republic, Alan Walker, etc. They have steadily raised India’s flag on world stages for over a decade.
Rs. 70,000
Students are required to carry their laptop and a Pen-Drive/USB to manage all their music and learn the Rekordbox software. Students do not require their own DJing equipment for the course. The course will be taught on the Pioneer CDJ-2000 NXS2 and DJM-900 NXS2 console at the Academy, which will be made available for you throughout the duration of the course.
The course will cover mixing on only the CDJs. However, the course includes a detailed insight into Rekordbox Music Management, and how to better manage and arrange your music using Rekordbox
Upon course completion, every student will receive a certificate stating he/she has completed the course from the Lost Stories Academy in Mumbai
There will be a maximum of 6 students in each batch
In addition to the training hours, students will be given specific practice & recording sessions. Subject to availability of the console, students can schedule practice hours at the Academy
The Lost Stories Academy will not provide guaranteed placements to students upon completion of the course. That being said, we do provide our DJ course students with regular performance opportunities from time to time. A large number of our past DJ students have gotten opportunities to perform at various Clubs & Festivals through a network of promoters we are in touch with. This, however, is subject to your performance through the duration of the course.
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