Turntable101is a comprehensive overview and introduction tothe world of DJing. With emphases ondeveloping a working knowledge of a basic DJ setup: 2 Turntables, stylus and cartridge adjustment,Mixer, Headphones, and Monitors. Theworkshop will have a simple 5 step program which includes the connection of theDJ equipment, identifying the feature of each component, cartridge and tone armcalibrations, basic cueing, beat mixing, scratching and a lot of tricks withemphases on DJ Culture and Music History.
TurntableAdvancedis anintermediate class that focuses on beat mixing and scratching, beatcounting, music theory andcomposition. Students and instructorwill concentrate on style, personaldevelopment and even more tricks. Practicality vs. Personal Artistic expression with emphases on DJCulture and Music History.
TurntableProis foradvanced students. For those that havemastered the demands of Turntable 101 and Turntable Advanced and have demonstratedthe 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 readingan audience and understanding a dance floor or lounge environment. Recording your Mixtape and demo. Getting yourfirst DJ gig. Turntable Pro is ideal forseasoned DJ’s that need a refresher course with emphases on DJ Culture andMusic History.
CD LESSONS
CD 101is acomprehensive overview and introduction to the world of DJing. With emphases on developing a workingknowledge of a basic DJ setup: 2 CDPlayers, Mixer, Headphones, and Monitors. The workshop will have a simple 4 step program which includes theconnection 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 DJCulture and Music History.
CD Advancedis an intermediate class thatfocuses on beat mixing and scratching, beat counting and music theory,composition, sampling, and editing. Students and instructor will concentrate on style, personal developmentand even more tricks with emphases on DJ Culture and Music History. Practicality vs. Personal Artisticexpression.
CD Prois for advanced students. For those that have mastered the demands ofCD 101 and CD Advanced and have demonstrated the ideals of basic DJing skills. CD Pro instruction is an intense focus onbeat matching, scratching, music theory, composition, sampling, editing, andpersonal style, development, and a lot more tricks with emphases on DJCulture and Music Theory. Insight for reading an audience and understanding adance floor or lounge environment. Recording your Mixtape and demo. Getting your first DJ gig. CD Pro is idealfor 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 areinterchangeable * DJ Lessons are one-on-one and by appointment * Pay as you go/Installment Payment Options
If you are a Digital DJ, learn the technical basics and origins of DJing using your Digital software and workstations, rather it be Serrato, Trackor, Virtual DJ, Torq, IPOD”s 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!