Scratch DJ Academy 2005


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This 6-week course is the next step for DJ 101 students interested in learning more about mixing and club DJ’ing. The goal of the course is to get students comfortable with mixing and the creation of a 6 record club set/mixtape. This course is ideal for DJ 101 students who want to work on their mixing skills and start to prepare real sets for a club or party.

Course Specifics:

Prerequisites/Skill Requirements		DJ 101 or basic mixing ability
Equipment Requirements		None (all equipment and records provided)
Class Size		16 students (1 student per turntable set up)
Course Length		6 Classes (70-minute class meets once a week)
Make Up Classes		Yes. Meets 45 minutes before each class to review previous lesson.
Practice Times		Free. Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sun 3-8pm

Skills Covered:
• Review of basic DJ 101 concepts
• Intermediate mixing
• Phrasing and music theory
• Creation of a 6 record club set/mixtape
• Mixing different genres
• Mixing Tricks

For any additional questions, please email us at service@scratch.com or call 212-529-1599 ext. 5.

Fall Term 2:
Dates: November 5th - December 17th, 2005
Time: Saturdays, 3:50-5:00pm
Price: $300

If you can’t make it to this course, check out future DJ 151 terms at Scratch. New terms start about every 8 weeks. Also check out Scratch DJ Academy Summer Sessions. During Summer Sessions, all DJ 151 course material is covered during an intensive 5-day sessions in July.

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Class #1: Mixing Basics
The class will begin by reviewing the mixing basics, making sure that each student has mastered the concepts behind dropping on the “1” and beat matching.

Class #2: Creating a Set
Students will continue to work on their beat matching skills using drills and demonstrations from instructors as a guide. Students will start to apply mixing techniques to their six record set.

Class #3: Phrasing
Yhis class will focus on music theory across genres and how it applies to mixing, blending, and EQ’ing. In addition, instructors will help students order their records and work on transitions for their six record sets.

Class #4: Transitions
Students will work on intermediate transition techniques including stop, backspin, and scratching transitions. Students will also review basic scratching and learn some intermediate scratching techniques.

Class #5: Practice Lab
This class will be dedicated to working on students’ six record sets. Students will be encouraged to come in during the week to record their set.

Class #6: Performances
Students will perform their sets to one another and talk about their experiences during class.

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All events will be held at:

434 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor
(between 9th & 10th Streets)