Four days. Four of Berlin’s top-tier DJs. On Friday night the stage is yours.

Kick-start your DJing journey and go beyond the fundamentals in this intensive 4-day training.
You’ll play on industry standard gear and proper club soundsystem, while learning from artists who live in the scene.

Błażej Malinowski, Chica Paula, RETHE, Acidfinky.

Different styles. Different DJing philosophies.
Each of them spent years perfecting their craft and shaping the scene. During the program you’ll learn their secrets.

📅 14–17 July 2026 · ACUD Club, Berlin-Mitte

BY THE END OF THIS WEEK:

→ You’ll know the industry standard Pioneer DJ gear inside out
→ You’ll make seamless transitions and build coherent DJ sets
→ You’ll have played a real B2B set at ACUD Club
→ You’ll know four different DJ philosophies from four artists active in the scene
→ You’ll know the ins and outs of track selection and

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.

Your Instructors

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.

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.

RETHE
DJ, producer and live performer based between Berlin and Wrocław. 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.

ACIDFINKY
German/Amazigh-Algerian DJ and producer. Deep commitment to vinyl, sharp drums, strong basslines. Founding member of feminist collective BLVSH. Runs Maison Sot — an interdisciplinary event series between Berlin and Cairo.

Program

Day 1 — Tuesday, 14 July · 14:00–18:00
RETHE — Introduction, track selection, storytelling through DJing, outside-the-box mixing, creative control behind the decks.

Day 2 — Wednesday, 15 July · 14:00–18:00
ACIDFINKY — Personal sound identity, community building through music, bridging retro and cutting-edge club sounds.

Day 3 — Thursday, 16 July · 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, 17 July · 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. You play alongside your instructors. The stage is yours.

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, club soundsystem
→ Certificate of completion

Details

📅 Mon 14 – Thu 17 July 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 and put what you learned into practice.

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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“This journey changed my life. I really appreciate all that I learned from the course.” — Antonio D.F., Make Some Waves · Brazil

7 days. 6 artists. The full picture of electronic music in Berlin.

Edition 2 · Mon 10 – Sun 17 August 2026

Berlin School of Sound’s flagship program — compressed into one immersive week.

Every day a different artist, a different world: sound art, live electronics, modular synthesis, game audio, music production, audiovisual performance.

By the end of the week, you’ll know exactly where you want to go deeper.

Who is this for?

You’re visiting Berlin this summer and want more than a tourist experience. You make music — or want to — and you’re curious about the bigger picture. You’ve heard about modular, sound art, or live electronics but don’t know where to start. You’re considering the full semester and want to try it first. You just want an intense, inspiring week with serious artists.

All levels welcome. No prior experience needed. Just bring curiosity.

The Program

Day 1 — Sound Art & Field Recording · Antje Vowinckel Theory and history of sound art. Deep listening. Field recording in and around ACUD. Processing sounds electronically. The world as your instrument.

Day 2 — Live Electronic Performance · RETHE Live performance with Elektron Digitakt, Digitone and Ableton Live. Building a live set from scratch. Creative control behind the machines.

Day 3 — Modular Synthesis · Stéphane Lefrançois Your first patch. Signal flow, oscillators, filters, envelopes. Understanding voltage control. Creating ambient and drone textures from a blank rack.

Day 4 — Game Audio & Interactive Sound · Dario Beckmann Sound design for games and interactive media. Introduction to FMOD, Wwise and Unreal Engine. Adaptive music systems. Berlin School of Sound is Germany’s only private Wwise Partner School.

Day 5 — Music Production & Mixing · Henning Grambow Studio workflow, Ableton Live and Pro Tools. Music production fundamentals. Introduction to professional mixing and sound design.

Day 6 — AV Performance & Installation · Georg Werner Audiovisual installation and performance art. Spatial sound. Body, voice and space. How sound becomes an event.

Day 7 — Open Session & Mini Concert All six instructors return. They play, you watch, everyone connects. Open to the public. The best possible ending to the week.

What’s included

→ 28 hours of hands-on instruction across 7 days → 6 Berlin-based artists — active in the international scene → Maximum 10 participants — real personal attention, every day → Access to ACUD Kunsthaus facilities and equipment → Introduction to Wwise — Germany’s only private Wwise Partner School → Certificate of completion → Invitation to the final open mini concert

Details

📅 Mon 10 – Sun 17 August 2026 ⏰ Weekdays: 17:00–21:00 · Weekend: 10:00–14:00 📍 Veteranenstraße 21 · ACUD Kunsthaus · 10119 Berlin-Mitte 👥 Max 10 participants 🌍 English 🎓 All levels welcome

Early Bird: €799 · Regular: €899

What happens after

Graduates of the Summer Intensive receive €200 off the full Make Some Waves Semester starting September 2026.

The week is designed to give you a taste — the semester is where you go all in.

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“This journey changed my life. I really appreciate all that I learned from the course.” — Antonio D.F., Make Some Waves · Brazil

7 days. 6 artists. The full picture of electronic music in Berlin.

Edition 1 · Mon 6 – Sun 13 July 2026

Berlin School of Sound’s flagship program — compressed into one immersive week.

Every day a different artist, a different world: sound art, live electronics, modular synthesis, game audio, music production, audiovisual performance.

By the end of the week, you’ll know exactly where you want to go deeper.

Who is this for?

You’re visiting Berlin this summer and want more than a tourist experience. You make music — or want to — and you’re curious about the bigger picture. You’ve heard about modular, sound art, or live electronics but don’t know where to start. You’re considering the full semester and want to try it first. You just want an intense, inspiring week with serious artists.

All levels welcome. No prior experience needed. Just bring curiosity.

The Program

Day 1 — Sound Art & Field Recording · Antje Vowinckel Theory and history of sound art. Deep listening. Field recording in and around ACUD. Processing sounds electronically. The world as your instrument.

Day 2 — Live Electronic Performance · RETHE Live performance with Elektron Digitakt, Digitone and Ableton Live. Building a live set from scratch. Creative control behind the machines.

Day 3 — Modular Synthesis · Stéphane Lefrançois Your first patch. Signal flow, oscillators, filters, envelopes. Understanding voltage control. Creating ambient and drone textures from a blank rack.

Day 4 — Game Audio & Interactive Sound · Dario Beckmann Sound design for games and interactive media. Introduction to FMOD, Wwise and Unreal Engine. Adaptive music systems. Berlin School of Sound is Germany’s only private Wwise Partner School.

Day 5 — Music Production & Mixing · Henning Grambow Studio workflow, Ableton Live and Pro Tools. Music production fundamentals. Introduction to professional mixing and sound design.

Day 6 — AV Performance & Installation · Georg Werner Audiovisual installation and performance art. Spatial sound. Body, voice and space. How sound becomes an event.

Day 7 — Open Session & Mini Concert All six instructors return. They play, you watch, everyone connects. Open to the public. The best possible ending to the week.

What’s included

→ 28 hours of hands-on instruction across 7 days → 6 Berlin-based artists — active in the international scene → Maximum 10 participants — real personal attention, every day → Access to ACUD Kunsthaus facilities and equipment → Introduction to Wwise — Germany’s only private Wwise Partner School → Certificate of completion → Invitation to the final open mini concert

Details

📅 Mon 6 – Sun 13 July 2026 ⏰ Weekdays: 17:00–21:00 · Weekend: 10:00–14:00 📍 Veteranenstraße 21 · ACUD Kunsthaus · 10119 Berlin-Mitte 👥 Max 10 participants 🌍 English 🎓 All levels welcome

Early Bird: €799 · Regular: €899

What happens after

Graduates of the Summer Intensive receive €200 off the full Make Some Waves Semester starting September 2026.

The week is designed to give you a taste — the semester is where you go all in.

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“The best part was understanding how everything connects — it completely changed how I think about sound.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

“I came in knowing nothing. By day two I was building patches I didn’t think were possible.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

Four days. One studio. Your first real modular patch.

Early Bird: €549 · Regular: €649 14:00–18:00 daily · Max 10 participants · English · Berlin

You don’t need to know what a patch cable is. You don’t need to own a single module. You need four days, a willingness to experiment, and curiosity about what happens when you stop programming music and start building it with your hands.

This is a hands-on intensive in Stéphane Lefrançois’s private Berlin studio — a fully equipped professional space where you work directly with Eurorack systems in a group of maximum 10 people. No lecture halls. No YouTube tutorials. Just you, the modules, and someone who’s been doing this for years.

The Program

Day 1 — Introduction to Modular Synthesis Modular fundamentals. Patch cables and signal routing. Oscillators, filters, envelope generators. Understanding voltage control. Your first ambient and drone compositions. Introduction to VCV Rack — setting up, downloading modules, basics of patching.

Day 2 — Sound Design & Exploration Deep dive into oscillator behaviour, filter types and envelope shaping. Building expressive patches from scratch. Learning to trust your ears over your eyes. Drum patching, FM synthesis, self-evolving patches.

Day 3 — Complex Patching & Generative Systems Cross-modulation and feedback loops. Sequencers and randomisation for generative patches. Creating evolving textures and self-playing systems that surprise even you.

Day 4 — Modular in Performance Modular in a live context. Building sets, managing complexity, improvisation strategies. Final session: each participant presents a live patch to the group.

What’s included

→ 16 hours of hands-on instruction across 4 days → Full access to Stéphane’s professional Eurorack system → Maximum 10 participants — guaranteed hands-on time every session → Private studio environment — not a classroom → Certificate of completion

Your instructor

Stéphane Lefrançois is a drummer, recording engineer, performing artist, DJ and teacher based in Berlin. He has run studios in London, Ibiza and Berlin, and founded Secret Music — a label releasing electronic music with soul. At Berlin School of Sound he leads the modular synthesis curriculum, bringing years of professional studio and live performance experience directly to students.

He doesn’t teach from a textbook. He teaches from the studio.

Who is this for?

Complete beginners are welcome — no prior knowledge of modular synthesis required. If you already patch, this workshop will push you into more complex territory. What matters is curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

What people say

“The best part was understanding how everything connects — it completely changed how I think about sound.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

“I came in knowing nothing. By day two I was building patches I didn’t think were possible.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

Details

📅 4 days · 14:00–18:00 daily (16 hours total) 📍 Stéphane’s private studio, Berlin — full address shared after booking 👥 Max 10 participants 🌍 English 🎓 All levels welcome — complete beginners to intermediate

Early Bird: €549 · Regular: €649

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“The best part was understanding how everything connects — it completely changed how I think about sound.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

“I came in knowing nothing. By day two I was building patches I didn’t think were possible.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

Four days. One studio. Your first real modular patch.

Early Bird: €549 · Regular: €649 · 14:00–18:00 daily · Max 10 participants · English · Berlin

You don’t need to know what a patch cable is. You don’t need to own a single module. You need four days, a willingness to experiment, and curiosity about what happens when you stop programming music and start building it with your hands.

This is a hands-on intensive in Stéphane Lefrançois’s private Berlin studio — a fully equipped professional space where you work directly with Eurorack systems in a group of maximum 10 people. No lecture halls. No YouTube tutorials. Just you, the modules, and someone who’s been doing this for years.

The Program

Day 1 — Introduction to Modular Synthesis Modular fundamentals. Patch cables and signal routing. Oscillators, filters, envelope generators. Understanding voltage control. Your first ambient and drone compositions. Introduction to VCV Rack — setting up, downloading modules, basics of patching.

Day 2 — Sound Design & Exploration Deep dive into oscillator behaviour, filter types and envelope shaping. Building expressive patches from scratch. Learning to trust your ears over your eyes. Drum patching, FM synthesis, self-evolving patches.

Day 3 — Complex Patching & Generative Systems Cross-modulation and feedback loops. Sequencers and randomisation for generative patches. Creating evolving textures and self-playing systems that surprise even you.

Day 4 — Modular in Performance Modular in a live context. Building sets, managing complexity, improvisation strategies. Final session: each participant presents a live patch to the group.

What’s included

→ 16 hours of hands-on instruction across 4 days
→ Full access to Stéphane’s professional Eurorack system
→ Maximum 10 participants — guaranteed hands-on time every session
→ Private studio environment — not a classroom
→ Certificate of completion

Your instructor

Stéphane Lefrançois is a drummer, recording engineer, performing artist, DJ and teacher based in Berlin. He has run studios in London, Ibiza and Berlin, and founded Secret Music — a label releasing electronic music with soul. At Berlin School of Sound he leads the modular synthesis curriculum, bringing years of professional studio and live performance experience directly to students.

He doesn’t teach from a textbook. He teaches from the studio.

Who is this for?

Complete beginners are welcome — no prior knowledge of modular synthesis required. If you already patch, this workshop will push you into more complex territory. What matters is curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

What people say

“The best part was understanding how everything connects — it completely changed how I think about sound.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

“I came in knowing nothing. By day two I was building patches I didn’t think were possible.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

Details

📅 Mon 18 – Thu 21 August 2026 · 14:00–18:00 daily (16 hours total)
📍 Stéphane’s private studio, Berlin — full address shared after booking
👥 Max 10 participants
🌍 English
🎓 All levels welcome — complete beginners to intermediate

Early Bird: €549 · Regular: €649

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“The best part was understanding how everything connects — it completely changed how I think about sound.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

“I came in knowing nothing. By day two I was building patches I didn’t think were possible.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

Four days. One studio. Your first real modular patch.

Early Bird: €549 · Regular: €649 · 14:00–18:00 daily · Max 10 participants · English · Berlin

You don’t need to know what a patch cable is. You don’t need to own a single module. You need four days, a willingness to experiment, and curiosity about what happens when you stop programming music and start building it with your hands.

This is a hands-on intensive in Stéphane Lefrançois’s private Berlin studio — a fully equipped professional space where you work directly with Eurorack systems in a group of maximum 10 people. No lecture halls. No YouTube tutorials. Just you, the modules, and someone who’s been doing this for years.

The Program

Day 1 — Introduction to Modular Synthesis Modular fundamentals. Patch cables and signal routing. Oscillators, filters, envelope generators. Understanding voltage control. Your first ambient and drone compositions. Introduction to VCV Rack — setting up, downloading modules, basics of patching.

Day 2 — Sound Design & Exploration Deep dive into oscillator behaviour, filter types and envelope shaping. Building expressive patches from scratch. Learning to trust your ears over your eyes. Drum patching, FM synthesis, self-evolving patches.

Day 3 — Complex Patching & Generative Systems Cross-modulation and feedback loops. Sequencers and randomisation for generative patches. Creating evolving textures and self-playing systems that surprise even you.

Day 4 — Modular in Performance Modular in a live context. Building sets, managing complexity, improvisation strategies. Final session: each participant presents a live patch to the group.

What’s included

→ 16 hours of hands-on instruction across 4 days
→ Full access to Stéphane’s professional Eurorack system
→ Maximum 10 participants — guaranteed hands-on time every session
→ Private studio environment — not a classroom
→ Certificate of completion

Your instructor

Stéphane Lefrançois is a drummer, recording engineer, performing artist, DJ and teacher based in Berlin. He has run studios in London, Ibiza and Berlin, and founded Secret Music — a label releasing electronic music with soul. At Berlin School of Sound he leads the modular synthesis curriculum, bringing years of professional studio and live performance experience directly to students.

He doesn’t teach from a textbook. He teaches from the studio.

Who is this for?

Complete beginners are welcome — no prior knowledge of modular synthesis required. If you already patch, this workshop will push you into more complex territory. What matters is curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

What people say

“The best part was understanding how everything connects — it completely changed how I think about sound.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

“I came in knowing nothing. By day two I was building patches I didn’t think were possible.” — Workshop participant, Berlin School of Sound

Details

📅 Mon 14 – Thu 17 July 2026 · 14:00–18:00 daily (16 hours total)
📍 Stéphane’s private studio, Berlin — full address shared after booking
👥 Max 10 participants
🌍 English
🎓 All levels welcome — complete beginners to intermediate

Early Bird: €549 · Regular: €649

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“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, Acidfinky.
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.

ACIDFINKY
German/Amazigh-Algerian DJ and producer. Deep commitment to vinyl, sharp drums, strong basslines. Founding member of feminist collective BLVSH. Runs Maison Sot — an interdisciplinary event series between Berlin and Cairo.

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
RETHE — Track selection, storytelling through DJing, outside-the-box mixing, creative control behind the decks.

Day 2 — Wednesday, 26 August · 14:00–18:00
ACIDFINKY — Personal sound identity, community building through music, bridging retro and cutting-edge club sounds.

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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Four days. Four of Berlin’s top-tier DJs. On Friday night the stage is yours.

Kick-start your journey to learn how to DJ and go beyond the fundamentals in this intensive course — one of the standout Berlin summer courses this July.
You’ll play on industry standard Pioneer DJ gear — a real, modern DJ setup and proper club soundsystem — while learning from artists who live in the scene.

Błażej Malinowski, Chica Paula, RETHE, Acidfinky.

Different styles. Different DJing philosophies.
Each of them spent years perfecting their craft and shaping the scene. During the program you’ll learn their secrets.

📅 14–17 July 2026 · ACUD Club, Berlin-Mitte

BY THE END OF THIS WEEK:

→ You’ll know the industry standard Pioneer CDJ setup inside out
→ You’ll make seamless transitions and build coherent DJ sets
→ You’ll have played a real B2B set at ACUD Club
→ You’ll know four different DJ philosophies from four artists active in the scene
→ You’ll know the ins and outs of track selection and how to learn DJ skills that actually transfer to a real booth

How It Works

Tuesday to Friday, four hours each day with a different instructor at ACUD Club — one of the most intensive courses of its kind in Berlin’s summer program calendar. 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.

Your Instructors

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.

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.

RETHE
DJ, producer and live performer based between Berlin and Wrocław. 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.

ACIDFINKY
German/Amazigh-Algerian DJ and producer. Deep commitment to vinyl, sharp drums, strong basslines. Founding member of feminist collective BLVSH. Runs Maison Sot — an interdisciplinary event series between Berlin and Cairo.

Program

Day 1 — Tuesday, 14 July · 14:00–18:00
RETHE — Introduction, track selection, storytelling through DJing, outside-the-box mixing, creative control behind the decks.

Day 2 — Wednesday, 15 July · 14:00–18:00
ACIDFINKY — Personal sound identity, community building through music, bridging retro and cutting-edge club sounds.

Day 3 — Thursday, 16 July · 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, 17 July · 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. You play alongside your instructors. The stage is yours.

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: Pioneer CDJs, DJ mixer, club soundsystem
→ Certificate of completion

Details

📅 Mon 14 – Thu 17 July 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 about learning how to DJ. 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 DJ course in Berlin 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 and put what you learned into practice.

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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Learn to DJ from Someone Who Actually Does It.

Not theory. Not YouTube tutorials. A private, hands-on session with PAULA SCHOPF — CHICA PAULA

Chilean-born, Berlin-based DJ, musician, and sound artist with over 25 years behind the decks. Paula started her career at Tresor in 1997 as part of Gudrun Gut’s Ocean Club collective and quickly became a key figure in the cultural exchange between Chile and Berlin’s electronic music world — alongside artists like Ricardo Villalobos and Dinky. She holds a Master’s degree in Sound Studies from UdK Berlin. Her sets are unpredictable, dynamic, and impossible to categorize — house, techno, electropop, ambient, all woven into one fearless story. A regular at ://about blank, Tresor, and Club der Visionäre, Paula brings decades of experience and a truly unique artistic perspective.

What You’ll Work On:

Tailored entirely to your level and goals. Whether you’ve never touched a mixer or you’re ready to level up:

For beginners:

• Equipment fundamentals (mixers, turntables)
• Beatmatching and synchronization
• EQ basics and intro to effects
• Building your first DJ set
• Music selection and track preparation

For intermediate players:

• Advanced mixing techniques and creative transitions
• Harmonic mixing and frequency management
• Reading the dance floor and energy flow
• Developing your unique style

Your Setup:

• Pioneer vinyl player + DJM mixer
• Technics turntables (vinyl available)
• Traktor, Rekordbox
• Professional studio monitoring

Everything provided. Bring your music if you have it.

Session Details:

📅 Date: By appointment
🕐 Duration: 90 minutes
📍 Location: Berlin School of Sound, ACUD Kunsthaus, Veteranenstraße 21, 10119 Berlin
👥 Format: Private 1:1 only
🎓 Level: All levels welcome

Price:

€120 Single 90-minute session
€500 5-session package (save €100)
€900 10-session package (save €300)

🎓 Student discount: 10% off with valid ID

Who This Is For:

✓ Complete beginners taking first steps behind the decks
✓ Bedroom DJs ready to perform live
✓ Producers wanting to perform their music
✓ DJs transitioning from digital to hardware
✓ Anyone wanting to understand Berlin DJ culture from the inside

Cancellation Policy:

There are no cancellations policy in our school. You can than spend the money on any corses from our offer in the future.

[BOOK YOUR 90-MIN SESSION – €150]

Questions? contact@berlinschoolofsound.com

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