Hit In The Box × Casa del Pellegrino presents

DJ & Producer:
your first single,
your first stage.

Academy Hit In The Box in Crema — Learn · Produce · Perform.

Academy for DJs and Producers open to everyone — children and adults, no one excluded: it trains you, makes you produce your first single and takes you to the Hit in the Box stages.

Registrations open

See the 3 levels
  • 3 levels90 hours in total
  • 30 hours per level18 online + 12 in person
  • Starter kit includedUSB keyboard, DJ console, sticker
  • Certified + liveMOB Club and Hit In The Box festivals

In 30 seconds

DJ and Producer course in Crema.
What is it, in four lines.

  1. 01

    You learn

    Music and technology, home studios, hardware and software: start from scratch, at any age.

  2. 02

    Produce

    From the first beat to your finished song: production, publishing, distribution and promotion.

  3. 03

    You perform

    Beatmatch, DJ set and stage: performances at MOB Club and Hit In The Box evenings with web footage.

  4. 04

    Take the kit home

    Starter kit included: USB musical keyboard, USB DJ console and exclusive HITB sticker.

Recorded online lessons + in-person meetings at MOB Club in Crema, with teachers who work in the music industry. Each level issues a certificate.

The route

Three levels,
30 hours each.

18 hours online with recorded lessons + 12 hours in person at MOB Club. Weekly and progressive: you enter at the right level for the starting experience.

Two students working in the studio with the Hit In The Box console 30H

LEVEL 01

Learn.

Build the foundation. Know the tools. Start mixing and producing.

30total hours
18online
12in presence

Level outcome: Live performance at the MOB Club in Cremona

What you learn in this level

Online — Alessandro Zaccheroni

  • Introduction, history and fundamentals of music and technology
  • Home studio setup
  • Hardware and software
  • Read and write music
  • Musical production

Online lessons are recorded and sent to students to review each step.

In presence — Andrea Marchesi and David Guareschi

  • Introduction to DJing: birth and evolution
  • Vinyls, CDs, all-in-one systems, controllers
  • Setups, techniques, playlists
  • The world of radio

at the MOB Club

Release of official certificate of attendance

MIDI keyboard and DJ console from the Hit In The Box starter kit 30H

LEVEL 02

Produce.

From the first beat to the first song.

30total hours
18online
12in presence

The result: Your first song: publication on Artist channels — social, YouTube, SoundCloud

What you learn in this level

Online — Alessandro Zaccheroni

  • Create your first original single or remix
  • Sounds, arrangements, mixes and masters
  • AI in music production
  • Deposit the song in SIAE and publish it on the platforms

Online lessons are recorded and sent to students to review each step.

In presence — Andrea Marchesi and David Guareschi

  • Advanced mixing techniques
  • Create your own live playlists
  • Live performing
  • Interview and presentation of your live single

at the MOB Club

Release of official certificate of attendance

DJ working on the decks during a live evening 30H

LEVEL 03

Perform.

From the studio to the stage.

30total hours
18online
12in presence

The finish line: Performances on exclusive evenings with backstage, live interviews and web shots at the Hit In The Box Music Festival

What you learn in this level

Online — Alessandro Zaccheroni

  • Create visuals to sync to your music
  • Using MIDI controllers live: keyboards, drum pads
  • Communication and marketing

Online lessons are recorded and sent to students to review each step.

In presence — Andrea Marchesi and David Guareschi

  • The live performance: everything you need to know
  • How to "read" the evening
  • Meeting with professional DJs and producers

at the MOB Club

Release of official certificate of attendance

DJ or Producer

DJ course or Producer course?
You choose: or both.

Two souls, one academy: you can follow one path or cross both. At the end of each level you take home a song and a DJ set.

Look at the modules one by one →

Become a DJ.

Console, mix, reading of the evening: the art of playing to the public.

  • Beatmatching
  • EQ and filters
  • Mix
  • Loops
  • Hot cues
  • Playlists
  • DJ set
  • Radio
  • Performance

Become a Producer.

Home studio, DAW and publishing: the music that comes out of your room.

  • Home studio
  • DAW
  • MIDI
  • Arrangement
  • Sound
  • Mix
  • Master
  • Beatmaking
  • Publication
  • Live
Hit In The Box starter kit: USB musical keyboard, USB DJ console and exclusive sticker
Starter kit included

With registration

Everything you need to get started.

By signing up you receive the exclusive Hit In The Box starter kit.

  • USB musical keyboardFor playing and recording rhythms, chords and melodies
  • USB DJ ConsoleTo mix straight away like professional DJs
  • Exclusive HITB stickerThe crew brand, for your setup

Connect them to your computer and make music with the Tutor from the first lesson.

It doesn't end in the classroom.

The stage is part of the route.

  • Evidence
  • Backstage
  • Setup
  • Interview
  • Photo
  • Video
  • Performance

Exclusive evenings with backstage, live interviews and web shots: the final exhibition of the routes.

Who teaches

Who accompanies you.

Portrait of Alessandro Zaccheroni
Alessandro ZaccheroniProducer / Performer
Portrait of Andrea Marchesi
Andrea MarchesiDJ / Producer / Speaker
Portrait of David Guareschi
David GuareschiDJ / Producer
Get to know all the staff (6 people)
Portrait of Anna Leschiutta
Anna LeschiuttaCoordination / Organization
Portrait of Marco Boldori
Marco BoldoriLive Management
Portrait of Matteo Ghirardi
Matteo GhirardiDigital Communication

For families — and beyond

For those who dream of music.
Boys and adults, no one excluded.

No age limit: the Academy welcomes children and adults who want a serious path, from the first beat to the stage.

  • Adults welcome The course is open to children and adults, without exception: we always start from the basics, at any age.
  • Progressive path Three successive levels, weekly meetings: you learn step by step.
  • Online lessons + practical activities 18 hours online and 12 hours in person for each level.
  • Identifiable teachers Alessandro Zaccheroni, Andrea Marchesi, David Guareschi: names, faces and roles.
  • Recorded online lessons Each meeting is recorded and sent to the students to review each step.
  • Structured teaching material Educational programs divided into 8 units for DJs and Producers.
  • Certificate of attendance Release of official certificate of attendance required by the program.
  • Planned live activities Performances at the MOB Club and in the Hit In The Box Music Festival.
  • Direct contact Telephone, WhatsApp and email of the organization, always available.

Educational program

The complete program:
8 DJ modules + 8 Producer modules.

From the official Hit In The Box teaching programs. Open the fold and read unit by unit: it's all here, nothing to download.

Open the full program (16 modules)
Level 1 5 modules
Unit 1/8 Intro: fundamentals of music & technology
  • History of contemporary music to today
  • Music & technology: the revolution of recent years
  • Professional figures: DJ/producer, beatmaker, composer, author, arranger, sound engineer
  • How an artist's career is built and the importance of the team
  • Online communication: sites, social networks, stores, streaming, monetization
Unit 2/8 The setup for home production (home recording)
  • Building the home studio: environment and acoustic treatment
  • The computer: the fundamental components for making music
  • Real vs virtual tools
  • Hardware configuration: sound and MIDI cards, controllers
  • The importance of listening: monitors, headphones, positioning
Unit 3/8 The controllers: the keyboard, the pads, the console
  • The MIDI keyboard: keys, pads, functions
  • Keyboard instruments: synths, arrangers, pianos, organs
  • Posture, piano technique and basic exercises
  • The pads: models, configuration, sound assignment
  • The controller console: setup and use
Unit 4/8 How to read and write music
  • Traditional music vs computer music
  • Theory, harmony, rhythmic and melodic examples
  • The score: transcriptions for harmonic instruments and drums
  • Solfeggio
  • Obtain transcriptions from MIDI and audio files
Unit 5/8 Musical production
  • The phases: writing, recording, arranging, editing, mixing, mastering
  • Audio recording: signal flow, sampling, formats
  • MIDI and virtual instruments
  • The virtual studio (DAW) and effects
  • The mixer: channels, tracks, aux and buses
  • Creation of an original song and a remix
Level 2 1 module
Unit 6/8 Publication, distribution, promotion of songs
  • Produce your first single: from composing to mastering
  • Artificial Intelligence applied to music
  • SIAE registration and filing, copyright and DRM
  • Publishing on YouTube and SoundCloud, distribution on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon
  • Send songs to labels and record deals
  • The beats: beatmaking, samples, royalty free libraries, autotune
  • Sell ​​the beats or license them for use
Level 3 2 modules
Unit 7/8 Use MIDI instruments and live visuals
  • The live MIDI keyboard: keys, pads, functions
  • Basic technique exercises
  • The pads: configuration and technique for playing them
  • Visuals: create and manage images synchronized to the music on stage
Unit 8/8 Communication and marketing
  • Advice on DJ labels and building a career
  • Travel, work-life balance, physical and psychological fatigue
  • Editorial strategies and plans: record releases and live events
  • Landing page, official website and social networks
  • Artist Channels: SoundCloud, YouTube

Frequently asked questions.

Frequently asked questions

The answers in short

Who is the route aimed at?

To everyone: children and adults, no one excluded. A single Academy for those who want to get closer to DJing, music production or both aspects of the path - we start from the basics, with no experience required.

How are the lessons organised?

Each level includes weekly meetings for a total of 30 hours: 18 hours online with Alessandro Zaccheroni and 12 hours in person with Andrea Marchesi and David Guareschi at the MOB Club.

How long does each level last?

Each level lasts 30 hours in total, with weekly meetings.

Are online lessons recorded?

Yes: online meetings are recorded and sent to students to review each step.

What does the starter kit include?

With your subscription you receive the exclusive Hit In The Box starter kit: USB musical keyboard, USB DJ console and exclusive HITB sticker. You connect them to the computer and make music with the Tutor from the first lesson.

Is there a DJ path?

Yes: 8 teaching units, from the history of DJing to setup, from beatmatch to advanced mixing, up to the construction of the DJ set and live performance.

Is there a Producer path?

Yes: 8 teaching units, from music and technology to home recording, from production to publication, distribution and promotion of songs.

Are there live activities planned?

Yes: the itinerary includes performances at the MOB Club and exclusive evenings with backstage, live interview and web filming in the Hit In The Box Music Festival.

Is a certificate issued?

Yes: each level provides for the release of an official certificate of attendance.

How can I request a meeting?

Book the free online meeting from the page or write to us on WhatsApp: we at the organization will respond directly.

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