SKILLS COVERED:

STUDENT BENEFITS:

• Equipment: All equipment is provided and includes turntables, mixers, needles, headphones, speakers, and records. The only thing you need to bring to class is yourself.
• Weekly Make-up/Review: Miss a class? Not a problem. Each week a portion of class is dedicated to reviewing the material from the previous week. If you happen to miss a class, we’ll be sure to keep you up to speed.
• Free Practice Time: We believe all students should have the opportunity to practice, and lucky for you, we have the space, equipment, and time you need. Contact your local Scratch office for specific information on practice times and schedules.

FULL OVERVIEW:

M 404 Boot Camp meets once a day (120 minutes per day) for five days. Because some students are not able to commit to our regular six week courses, Scratch offers an opportunity for accelerated learning in our Boot Camps. Boot Camps cover all the same materials and topics as our regular courses, just condensed into five consecutive days of classes. Essentially, you cover all materials in one week. If you register for a Boot Camp, you will receive the same time and attention as any other student at Scratch.

What type of set should you play in the club at the height of the night? What if you’re playing the opening spot? Or, say you’ve been booked to play a wedding, what should your performance be like then? How would you handle playing at an event….with a broken turntable?

A working DJ has to be prepared for any number of scenarios, and given the specifics of each situation, different tracks, genres, energy levels, and other factors are hugely important for you to consider. The right type of music can make you a success…or a bust!

In M 303, we introduced the concept of different types of performance sets, and now in M 404, we force you to apply them. M 404 is a purely performance based course, and our instructors will simulate actual performance environments by creating weekly situational criteria for which students will have to create unique sets. They will also give you detailed feedback to help you improve each of these sets. Our goal here is to push your DJ creativity to the max, build confidence, and help you decide where you want to go as a DJ.

We’ll also take a deeper look at the business behind being a DJ. We’ll talk about business cards, client specific demos, and how to sell yourself to potential clients.

Skills Required
Those who take M 404 should have ample experience as a mixing/club DJ. Live performance/club experience is preferred (but not required). Students should be familiar and well-versed in creating sets of different genres and be able to execute advanced record transitions. It is recommended that all M 404 students have completed M 303 or already be familiar with the concepts covered in M 303.

AFTER THIS COURSE:

Now that you’ve completed DJ 401, you’ll have the preparation and knowledge to create sets for various types of performance scenarios. You are truly ready to tackle the performance and gigging world. Get out there!

Still, there is always room to get better. You can check out our DJ 202 or DJ 303 courses to learn some scratch techniques to spice up your mixing sets. You can also try BM 101 if you want to tackle some music production projects.