Learn To DJ
Start now and learn to DJ today at Fingersnaps DJ & Art Collective. Fingersnaps is a DJ school where music enthusiast can learn the art of spinning music, lifestyle, and culture. Learn how to spin on vinyl, sample and loop using CDJ’s and media players, and tap into your creativity with DJ controllers, software, and electronic hardware. DJ Lessons are officered as private, small groups, at schools and community organizations. Whatever your skill level is we are here to assist you in reaching your goals. Sign up today and Learn To DJ.
Learn To DJ: DJ Controller
Digital DJ 101 is a comprehensive overview and introduction to the world of DJing. With emphases on developing a working knowledge of DJ software and hardware: DJ Controller Headphones, and Monitors. The workshop includes the connection of the DJ equipment, identifying the feature of each component, waveform, beat grid, auto looping, sampling, cueing, beat mixing, scratching and a lot of tricks with emphases on DJ Culture and Music Theory/Education.
Digital DJ Advanced are sessions focused on beat mixing and scratching, beat counting, waveform, sampling, looping, 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, music history and education.
Digital DJ Pro is for advanced students. For those that have mastered the demands of Digital DJing 101 and Digital DJ Advanced and have demonstrated the principles of basic DJing skills. Digital DJ Pro instruction is an intense focus on beat matching, scratching, looping, sampling, wave form syncing, music theory, set composition, personal style and development and a lot more tricks. Insight for reading an audience and understanding a dance floor or lounge environment. Music Education. Recording your Mixtape and demo. Getting your first DJ gig. Business development, marketing, and insight of the music industry. Digital DJ Pro is ideal for veteran DJ’s that are learning new DJ technology or is in need of sharpening ones skills.
Digital DJ Advanced are sessions focused on beat mixing and scratching, beat counting, waveform, sampling, looping, 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, music history and education.
Digital DJ Pro is for advanced students. For those that have mastered the demands of Digital DJing 101 and Digital DJ Advanced and have demonstrated the principles of basic DJing skills. Digital DJ Pro instruction is an intense focus on beat matching, scratching, looping, sampling, wave form syncing, music theory, set composition, personal style and development and a lot more tricks. Insight for reading an audience and understanding a dance floor or lounge environment. Music Education. Recording your Mixtape and demo. Getting your first DJ gig. Business development, marketing, and insight of the music industry. Digital DJ Pro is ideal for veteran DJ’s that are learning new DJ technology or is in need of sharpening ones skills.
Learn To DJ: Turntables
Turntable 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 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 are sessions focused on beat mixing, 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.
Turntable Advanced are sessions focused on beat mixing, 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.
Learn To DJ: CDJ'S
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 cuing, beat mixing, scratching, sampling, editing, and a lot of tricks with emphases on DJ Culture and Music History.
CD Advanced are sessions focused on beat mixing, 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.
The workshop will have a simple 4 step program which includes the connection of the DJ equipment, identifying the feature of each component, basic cuing, beat mixing, scratching, sampling, editing, and a lot of tricks with emphases on DJ Culture and Music History.
CD Advanced are sessions focused on beat mixing, 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.
Start Now and Learn To DJ Today
- $400 Per 8 Hour DJ Course
- Courses are four 2 hour sessions
- DJ Lessons are offered at $50 per hour
- Home Teaching available at $150 per 2 hour session
- Digital, Turntable & CDJ Classes are interchangeable
- DJ Lessons are one-on-one and by appointment
- Pay as you go/Installment Payment Options
- Payment: Cash, Check, Credit Card via Pay Pal