“This was the most intense and rewarding musical experience I’ve had in years.” — DJ Masters participant, Berlin School of Sound

“By Friday I was on stage at ACUD. I still can’t believe it actually happened.” — DJ Masters participant, Berlin School of Sound

Four days. Four of Berlin’s most respected DJs. On Friday night — you’re on stage.

Most people spend years trying to get here. You’ll get there in four days.

RETHE, Błażej Malinowski, Chica Paula, Hypnotic Black Magic.
Each of them has spent decades shaping this city’s sound. For one week in August, they’re in the same room as you.

📅 25–28 August 2026 · ACUD Club, Berlin-Mitte

BY THE END OF THIS WEEK:

→ You’ll walk into any club booth and know exactly what to do
→ You’ll beatmatch, mix, and read a dancefloor with confidence
→ You’ll have played a real B2B set in front of a real crowd at ACUD Club
→ You’ll have four different DJ philosophies from four artists who shaped Berlin’s scene
→ You’ll talk to other DJs as an equal — not as someone who’s “still learning”

This is not a course. This is the beginning of your DJ identity.

How It Works

Tuesday to Friday, four hours each day with a different instructor at ACUD Club. Each session is a deep dive into their personal approach — technique, selection, reading a room, building a set. Every instructor brings a completely different style and philosophy. By the end of the week you’ll have four perspectives on the same craft.

On Friday evening, the club opens its doors. Students and teachers play together in a B2B format — with a real audience. Friday night is a real gig. A real crowd. That’s not a metaphor.

Your Instructors

RETHE
Berlin-based DJ, producer and live performer with releases on ARTS, Illegal Alien and BCCO. An expert at track selection, storytelling through DJing, and outside-the-box mixing techniques. Core instructor at Berlin School of Sound.

PAULA SCHOPF (CHICA PAULA)
Chilean-born, Berlin-based DJ with over 25 years behind the decks. Started at Tresor in 1997. Master’s degree in Sound Studies from UdK Berlin. Regular at ://about blank, Tresor, and Club der Visionäre. Her sets are unpredictable, fearless, and impossible to categorize.

**HYPNOTIC BLACK MAGIC** Berlin-based DJ and producer known for deep, hypnotic sets that blur the line between techno and ritual. A distinctive voice on the city’s underground scene, bringing atmosphere, tension, and groove in equal measure. Known for building sets that feel less like a performance and more like a spell.

BŁAŻEJ MALINOWSKI
Polish producer and DJ with over 20 years in electronic music. Founder of Inner Tension label. Released on Semantica, Warm Up Recordings, Silent Season. Known for hypnotic depth and relentless atmosphere.

Program

Day 1 — Tuesday, 25 August · 14:00–18:00
**HYPNOTIC BLACK MAGIC** — Building hypnotic atmosphere, deep groove construction, tension and release across a set, bridging techno with ritual sound.

Day 2 — Wednesday, 26 August · 14:00–18:00
**RETHE** — Track selection, storytelling through DJing, outside-the-box mixing, creative control behind the decks.

Day 3 — Thursday, 27 August · 14:00–18:00
CHICA PAULA — Musical storytelling, genre-crossing set building, vinyl and digital techniques, 25 years of lessons from Berlin’s clubs.

Day 4 — Friday, 28 August · 14:00–18:00
BŁAŻEJ MALINOWSKI — Track selection, layering, creating atmosphere, the art of hypnotic mixing.

Friday evening — B2B Night at ACUD Club
Real event. Real crowd. You play alongside your instructors. This is your stage.

What’s Included

→ 16 hours of intensive training with 4 instructors
→ Live B2B performance night at ACUD Club on Friday
→ Max 20 participants — intimate, personal, direct access
→ Professional DJ setup: CDJs, mixer, turntables, monitors
→ Certificate of completion

Details

📅 Tue 25 – Fri 28 August 2026 · 14:00–18:00 + Friday evening event
📍 ACUD Club, Veteranenstraße 21, Berlin-Mitte
👥 Max 20 participants
🌍 English
🎓 All levels welcome

Early Bird: €549 · Regular: €649

Who Is This For

This is for people who are serious. You don’t need experience — but you need to want it for real. If you’ve ever stood in a club watching a DJ and thought “I want to be up there” — this is your week.

Berlin’s music scene doesn’t care about your resumé. It cares about what you do behind the decks. After Friday night, you’ll have done it.

FAQ

Do I need DJ experience?
No. All levels welcome. Each instructor adapts to the room. The only requirement is enthusiasm. By Friday, everyone plays.

Will I really play in front of an audience on Friday?
Yes. That’s the whole point. The B2B night is a real event with real people. You’ll play alongside your instructors — but you will be performing. This is where the learning becomes real.

What music should I bring?
Bring what you love. If you’re a beginner and don’t have a collection yet — your instructors will help you prepare during the week. No genre requirement.

Refund policy?
No refunds. If you can’t attend, your payment applies to any future BSoS workshop or course. Spots are transferable at any time.

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