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TURNTABLE LESSONS

Turntable101 is a comprehensive overview and introduction to the world of DJing.  With emphases on developing a working knowledge of a basic DJ setup:  2 Turntables, stylus and cartridge adjustment,Mixer, Headphones, and Monitors.  The workshop will have a simple 5 step program which includes the connection of the DJ equipment, identifying the feature of each component, cartridge and tone arm calibrations, basic cueing, beat mixing, scratching and a lot of tricks with emphases on DJ Culture and Music History.

Turntable Advanced  is an intermediate class that focuses on beat mixing and scratching, beat counting,  music theory and composition.  Students and instructor will concentrate on style,  personal development and even more tricks. Practicality vs. Personal Artistic expression with emphases on DJ Culture and Music History.

Turntable Pro
  is for advanced students.  For those that have mastered the demands of Turntable 101 and Turntable Advanced and have demonstrated the principles of basic DJing skills. Turntable Pro instruction is an intense focus on beat matching,scratching, music theory, composition, personal style and development and a lot more tricks. Insight for reading an audience and understanding a dance floor or lounge environment.  Recording your Mixtape and demo. Getting your first DJ gig.  Turntable Pro is ideal for seasoned DJ’s that need a refresher course with emphases on DJ Culture and Music History.

CD LESSONS

CD 101 is a comprehensive overview and introduction to the world of DJing.  With emphases on developing a working knowledge of a basic DJ setup:  2  CD Players, Mixer, Headphones, and Monitors. The workshop will have a simple 4 step program which includes the connection of the DJ equipment, identifying the feature of each component,basic cueing, beat mixing, scratching, sampling, editing,  and a lot of tricks with emphases on DJ Culture and Music History.

CD  Advanced  is an intermediate class that focuses on beat mixing and scratching, beat counting and music theory,composition, sampling, and editing. Students and instructor will concentrate on style, personal development and even more tricks with emphases on DJ Culture and Music History.  Practicality vs. Personal Artistic expression.

CD Pro
  is for advanced students.  For those that have mastered the demands of CD 101 and CD Advanced and have demonstrated the ideals of basic DJing skills.   CD Pro instruction is an intense focus on beat matching, scratching, music theory, composition, sampling, editing, and personal style,  development,  and a lot more tricks with emphases on DJ Culture and Music Theory. Insight for reading an audience and understanding a dance floor or lounge environment. Recording your Mixtape and demo.  Getting your first DJ gig. CD Pro is ideal for seasoned DJ’s that needs a refresher course. 

* $400 Per 8 Hour DJ Course
* Courses are four 2 hour sessions
* DJ Course are also offered at $50 per hour
* Turntable & CD Classes are interchangeable
* DJ Lessons are one-on-one and by appointment
* Pay as you go/Installment Payment Options

I
f you are a Digital DJ, learn the technical basics and origins of DJing using your Digital software and workstations, rather it be Serato, Trackor, Virtual DJ,  IPOD, IPAD or any other MP3 devise or gadget that plays music.  No matter what  technology you are using you still need to learn how to count beats, hear the music, and feel!



The Features of a 8 Hour Hands-On Workshop Includes:

-setup of equipment
-proper equipment use & care
-basic cueing of vinyl & CD’s
-understand of input/output levels
-basic beat mixing & scratching
-trouble shooting
-basic audio engineering
-DJ etiquette & protocol

How you will Benefits from an 8 Hour Hands on Workshop are: (results will vary)

-you will know how to mix
-you will know how to scratch
-you will know how to count beats
-you will know how to do tricks
-you will understand pitch & tempo
-you will know how to loop & sample
-you will know how to use DJ equipment
-you will know how to feel
-you will be a DJ!

 

 
     
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