DJ Courses: Levels 1 - 4Learn to mix, blend, and scratch any kind of music. From rookie to veteran we've got the training that will suit all your DJ goals. Working with the best tools, your DJ education begins with the original industry standard Technics 1200. Along the way you'll incorporate various skills, technologies, and philosophies to create clean, creative, and original mixes.
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Level 1: Intro to DJing
1 level // 6 Sessions // 9 hours of hands on instruction + lab time
A 6 week comprehensive introduction course covering all the basics of mixing/scratching and use of equipment. Designed for the beginner with little to no experience on the turntables. The main focus of "Introduction to DJing" is to develop hand skills, basic music theory, and experiment with different ways of playing with sound on the turntables.
A 6 week comprehensive introduction course covering all the basics of mixing/scratching and use of equipment. Designed for the beginner with little to no experience on the turntables. The main focus of "Introduction to DJing" is to develop hand skills, basic music theory, and experiment with different ways of playing with sound on the turntables.
Course Dates - [ 6 X 1.5 hour sessions @ $285.00 ]
- Feb 27th - April 2nd // Mon, 6 - 7:30pm (6 weeks)
- March 8th - April 12th // Thurs, 7:45 - 9:15pm (6 weeks)
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Level 2: Set Building
1 level // 6 Sessions // 9 hours of hands on instruction + lab time
This 6 week course is built on the basics of mixing & scratching learned in the Intro course, but places them within the context of set development. Some notable differences in format are that you'll be given one on one time to hone in on specific skills and aspects of the art that you choose to develop. You'll also start crafting an idea of your musical style/character, meaning you'll begin to explore mixing with different genres and selecting a musical style that suits you. The 6 week session leads towards creating a 10 minute set which each of you will perform on the final clas
This 6 week course is built on the basics of mixing & scratching learned in the Intro course, but places them within the context of set development. Some notable differences in format are that you'll be given one on one time to hone in on specific skills and aspects of the art that you choose to develop. You'll also start crafting an idea of your musical style/character, meaning you'll begin to explore mixing with different genres and selecting a musical style that suits you. The 6 week session leads towards creating a 10 minute set which each of you will perform on the final clas
Course Dates - [ 6 X 1.5 hour sessions @ $285.00 ]
- March 5th - April 9th // Mon, 7:45 - 9:15pm (6 weeks)
- March 6th - April 10th // Tues, 6 - 7:30pm (6 weeks)
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Level 3: Creating a Demo
1 level // 6 Sessions // 9 hours of hands on instruction + lab time
In this class DJ's will be taking their set programming skills to the next level. Level 3 is not only about perfecting mixing and scratching skills, but also about building confidence behind the decks through creative control and personal style. Things to look forward to include exploring detailed mixing transitions, scratching combination methods, and creating a professional "demo tape". As you prepare for recording your first mix, you'll also learn electronic music production basics as they relate to DJing.
In this class DJ's will be taking their set programming skills to the next level. Level 3 is not only about perfecting mixing and scratching skills, but also about building confidence behind the decks through creative control and personal style. Things to look forward to include exploring detailed mixing transitions, scratching combination methods, and creating a professional "demo tape". As you prepare for recording your first mix, you'll also learn electronic music production basics as they relate to DJing.
Course Dates - [ 6 X 1.5 hour sessions @ $285.00 ]
- April 17th - May 22nd// Tues, 6 - 7:30pm (6 weeks)
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Level 4: Live Performance
1 level // 6 Sessions // 9 hours of hands on instruction + lab time
This 6 week course is designed for live performance. Learning how to engage an audience is the key to being a successful live DJ! In this class we focus on psychological aspects of preparing for the show including displaying confidence and connecting with the crowd. We'll also focus on the difference between the opener and the featured act. In level 4 we explore what it takes to become the headliner.
This 6 week course is designed for live performance. Learning how to engage an audience is the key to being a successful live DJ! In this class we focus on psychological aspects of preparing for the show including displaying confidence and connecting with the crowd. We'll also focus on the difference between the opener and the featured act. In level 4 we explore what it takes to become the headliner.
Course Dates - [ 6 X 1.5 hour sessions @ $285.00 ]
- March 7th - April 11th // Weds, 7:45 - 9:15pm (6 weeks)
