Age 10-13

Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp

Join our middle school camp for aspiring music makers to produce their own songs, DJ, explore music theory, perform, and collaborate creatively.

5.0 Google rating

from 200+ reviews, more reviews than any other music production school

Ableton Certified Training Center

1 of 119 worldwide

Active artists as instructors

not career educators

Taught at our NYC location

Also available in Berlin and online

Some of our partners

Program info

About the Middle School Camp

The 343 Labs Music Production + DJ Camp is New York City’s premier DJ and music technology program for young music makers aged 10-13. The camp immerses children in the world of music and technology, where campers learn DJing, music production, songwriting, collaboration, music theory, and music appreciation.

The camp is a mix of individual practice and collaborative projects, with students partnering on projects and performances. This unique music program ensures a highly personal learning experience with only 12 students per camp. Join us at 343 Labs for a unique music experience like no other!

Hear from our students

300+ 5-star reviews
Tess Bianchi Tess Bianchi
Posted on Google

I took the in person Ableton Immersive class and it was amazing! My teacher (Dane) was so knowledgable and inspirational. I feel really comfortable using Ableton now and have two tracks from the class. Also going in person was nice because it kept me accountable. It’s cool that 343 even has that offering since so many people are doing remote only classes. I definitely hesitated at first, but I thought. If I was going to take do a masters program, I would stop working and pay wayyy more money, and I want to learn it so why not do it? That was one of the best decisions of my life. If you are hesitating, just do it! It’s totally worth it.

Shaun Farrugia Shaun Farrugia
Posted on Google

I love taking classes with 343 Labs. I started in 2019, completely fresh. I knew nothing about production or music! If you’re serious about pursuing music production and want to make an investment in yourself, 343 labs was a great place for me to start my journey and figure out what I want to do. It really feels like a community here. The teachers know thier stuff; John Selway and Abe Duque teach here. I took the 2 Ableton Live classes along with Synthesizers for producers. These classes gave me a pretty good grounding in these tools. It’s also helped me navigate the technical depth in this industry. Solid investment for me!

Kristen Barry Kristen Barry
Posted on Google

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience at 343 labs. Instructors are incredibly talented and knowledgeable. Class sizes are small enough that you get a ton of personalized attention and you can learn from the other student’s work as well. No matter what kind of music you want to make, instructors and classmates offer super valuable feedback. If you’ve ever thought about learning how to make electronic music or getting a more intimate understanding of Ableton, Logic, mixing/mastering, etc (they have tons of different courses) I can’t think of a better place.

Jason Todd Jason Todd
Posted on Google

I cannot say enough good things about our experiences with 343 Labs! My teenage son has spent two summers in the 343 Labs summer program (in person last year and online this year) and absolutely loved it. The instructors are all experienced professionals who are equally gifted teachers. My son loves music production (he’s a very advanced student and practitioner for his age) and he’s learned so much in the program. We’ve found 343 Labs to be a nurturing, educational and fun environment that has had extremely positive influence on his development and joy of making music. Everyone at 343 Labs has been incredibly supportive of my son and gone out of their way to stay connected, continually encouraging his development in the most generous and sincere fashion. I should also mention that the facilities are fantastic if you plan to attend in person, but they also do a magnificent job teaching their courses online. Music production is well suited to teaching remotely and with so many activities cancelled now due to COVID its wonderful to have an activity that my son can participate in remotely. We are so happy to be part of the 343 community and I wholeheartedly encourage anyone considering taking classes at 343 Labs to do so. They are the real deal.

Théau Ravier Théau Ravier
Posted on Google

I moved from France just to take the classes and don’t regret my decision. The teachers are high level, we were only 3/4 students on each class, and it really pushed me to learn hards things that i would never have bothered self teaching. I really saw the value of going to a physical location for discipline purpose. Also Berlin is the place to be for networking. And networking is 50% of the job!
Thanks Max, keep it up!!

Youth Program Recap

Schedule

Learn to DJ and produce this summer

Do you want to learn how to make your own electronic beats and start making original music? Do you want to learn how to DJ on professional DJ gear and be surrounded by like-minded peers who are all performing their own music? 
Then look no further and spend your break learning how to DJ and produce music. You’ll learn how to create music using the latest technology,  collaborate with friends, and DJ your music live on pro-level DJ gear! Whether music is a hobby, you dream of becoming a pro, or you just want to share your music on TikTok, this is the perfect camp for you.
Daily Schedule (NYC Program)
9:00–10:00am
Music Production
10:00–10:45am
Music Theory, Songwriting, and Arrangement
10:45–11:00am
Break
11:00–11:45am
DJ
11:45am–12:45pm
Lunch + Personal Lab
12:45–1:30pm
DJ
1:30–2:15pm
Collab, practice, supervised production, sampling
2:15–2:30pm
Break
2:30–3:00pm
Performance + Feedback Session

What to expect

Why you'll learn more effectively with us

Certified Instructors

Certified Instructors

More Ableton Certified Trainers than any school worldwide.

Personalized Mentoring

Personalized Mentoring

Real-time instruction, student questions, and feedback.

Small Classes

Small Classes

Intimate class sizes ensuring maximum interaction.

Supportive Community

Supportive Community

Ask questions outside of the classroom and meet peers to collaborate.

Topics covered

DJing
Music Production
Music Theory
Songwriting
Audio recording techniques
Music History + Appreciation
Collaboration

PRICING & SCHEDULE

Middle School Music Production & DJ Camps

Middle School Music Production & DJ Camps

Choose your start date and lock in your spot

Schedule: SUMMER CAMP: Aug 24-28, 2026, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm

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Call 1-800-243-3405 or book a free call. 
We look forward to meeting you!