This 10-week course is designed for students committed to learning
how to DJ, combining DJ 101 and DJ 151 into one extended course, covering
the same skills within a 10-week period. This course is designed for
the person who has never stepped in front of a turntable, and wants
to learn how to mix, blend and scratch. The course is a combination
of lecture and lab, but students will spend the majority of the time
receiving hands on turntable training from DJ masters. Like the DJ
151 class, each student will be encouraged to put together a 4-6 record
club/mixtape set to be recorded at the end of the term. This 10-class
intensive course is ideal for students interested in starting their
career as a DJ, as well as for those serious about picking up a new
hobby.
Course
Specifics:
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Prerequisites/Skill Requirements |
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None |
| Equipment
Requirements |
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None (all equipment and records are provided) |
| Class
Size |
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20 students (1 student per turntable set up) |
| Class
Length |
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10 Classes (90-minute class meets once a week) |
| Make
Up Classes |
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Yes.
Meets 45 minutes before each class to review previous lesson.
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| Practice
Time |
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Free.
M-F 10-8, Sun 1-6 |
Skills
Covered:
o Equipment set up and break down
o Standard hand to record and hand to fader technique
o Basic music theory
o Basic mixing and blending
o Basic scratching
o Development of a 6 record club set / mixtape
For any additional questions, please email us at service@scratch.com
or call 212-529-1599 ext. 300.
**PLEASE BE AWARE OF OUR COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY:
Private Lessons
If you need to cancel or reschedule your lesson please notify Scratch more than 24 hours in advance to avoid fees. A $25 cancellation fee will be charged, if notification is not made in time. There are no refunds for Private Lessons. To reschedule or cancel your lesson, please call 212-529-1599 ext 300.
Course Cancellation
All course cancellations are subject to a $50 processing fee. Cancellations made after the course begins are subject to a $50 processing fee, plus a pro-rated amount for each class attended. In the event that Scratch DJ Academy cancels a course, the students’ payment will be credited towards the same course offered at a different time. To reschedule or cancel your lesson, please call 212-529-1599 ext 300.
Summer Session Cancellation
All Summer Session cancellations are subject to a $50 processing fee. Any Summer Session cancellations made by Scratch DJ Academy, AFTER students have paid in full will be credited to student in form of Private Lessons equivalent to the number of hours of the course. To reschedule or cancel your lesson, please call 212-529-1599 ext 300.
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Class #1: History, Equipment and the Technique
Students will be exposed to the world of the DJ, beginning with a
recap of its history and expanding into the world of professional
opportunities from clubs to mixtapes to battles. The class will also
cover the objectives of the course and what students should expect
for the semester to come. Lab:
Before students can begin to DJ, they need to know how to use the
DJ equipment. Students will learn about the different elements of
the turntable and the mixer, as well as how to set up and breakdown
the equipment. Finally, students will learn different techniques
for how to use the equipment.
Class
#2: Music Theory: Sounds and Song Structure
The teacher will discuss the music theory basics, from the sounds
that make up the beat (the kick, snare and high hat) to the standard
4/4 measure of most popular songs.
Lab:
Students will test their music basics, listening to different songs
and identifying the different sounds, bars and loops. Students will
also put their knowledge to the test, cueing two records back and
forth.
Class
#3: Dropping on the "1"
The teacher will discuss how to drop a beat on the "1",
or in other words, how to take two songs mix them together at the
appropriate moment. This is the first of two steps in order to mix
and blend two songs together, whether the DJ wants to rock the party
or put together a mixtape.
Lab:
Students will practice dropping on the "1", cuing up songs
in their headphones in order to mix them in on the "1".
Class
#4: Beat Matching
After learning how to drop on the "1", the next step will
be to learn about the tempo of songs and how this affects different
mixes and blends. The tempo is determined by the beats per minute
(BPM) and varies from music genre to music genre. Also explored
will be pitch control and how to adjust two songs' tempos so that
their beats can match (allowing for them to be mixed).
Lab:
Students will practice measuring different songs' BPM's and then
using the pitch control to appropriately speed up or slow down the
records in order to beat match the two records.
Class
#5: Club DJ'ing
The teacher will discuss the dynamics of the club DJ. Explored will
be the philosophy and the business behind the club DJ, from how
to read a crowd to how to get a gig. Also discussed will be a recap
of lining up the beats and beat matching.
Lab:
Students will work on putting a set of 4-6 records together in order
to work on creating a smooth mixed club set.
Class
#6: Mixtapes
The teacher will discuss the mixtape industry - a money maker and
a promotional opportunity for DJ's. The teacher will go over how
to make the mixtape as well as how to market and distribute it.
Lab:
Students will continue to work on their 4-6 record set, honing their
mixing skills. At the end of the class, students will burn their
set to a CD, creating their first mixtape.
Class #7: Battle DJ'ing and Scratching
This class will focus on the world of the Battle DJ. Along with
a demonstration of battle routines, philosophy and technique will
be discussed and displayed.
Lab:
Students will learn the basic scratches, from the baby to the transform.
Class #8: Scratching
This class will continue to work on basic scratch technique, including
how it can be included into club technique.
Lab:
Students will continue to work on basic scratch technique and philosophy.
Class #9: Mixing Technique
As students become more comfortable mixing records, they will explore
the world of mixing tricks. From flanging to doing doubles, mixing
sets can be used to make an ordinary club set sound extraordinary.
Lab:
Students will combine their basic scratching and mixing techniques,
working on mixing tricks.
Class #10: Honing the Skills/Making the Mixtape
To end the course, students will have the opportunity to work on
any skills with which that they need additional help.
Lab:
Each student will demonstrate their 4-6 song set in front of the
class.
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All events will be held at:
434
6th Avenue, 2nd Floor
(between 9th & 10th Streets)
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