Description
DJ MASTERS — 4-DAY INTENSIVE
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.
