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.
• Free Make-up Classes: Miss a class? Not a problem. We hold a free make-up class each week that begins 30 minutes prior to the start of class.
• 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:

DJ 101 Boot Camp meets once a day (85 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. The turntables and mixer are the DJs instruments, and just like learning to play any other musical instrument, there are core fundamentals you need to understand. So whether your goal is to play the Ibiza nightlife circuit, train to be a world battle champ or just to rock the decks at that dive bar in Brooklyn, the DJ 101 Boot Camp is the place to start. In the DJ 101 Boot Camp, no prior experience is necessary. The majority of each class will be spent learning hands-on at your own individual workstation. Each class features a main instructor and TAs who will work with each student to understand the concepts covered. While getting your practice on is crucial, it’s also important to remember that DJing is a true music art form with a rich culture and history. Portions of each class will cover topics on both the history and culture of the DJ and basic music theory. Skills Required No skills or prior experience is necessary for the DJ 101 Boot Camp. The DJ 101 Boot Camp is designed for those with very little to no DJ experience.

AFTER THIS COURSE:

When the DJ 101 Boot Camp is over, you’ll be able to perform simple mixing and blending, transition between two songs, and lay down some basic scratches. More importantly, you’ll have perfected the core fundamentals and have a true understanding of this art form. If you want to really develop your mixing skills, then you’re now ready for M 202. If you’d prefer to enhance your scratching techniques, then you have the tools you need to tackle S 202.

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:

The S 202 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. Scratching has been around since the 1970s and as such has been influential in shaping the DJ art form over the past 40 years. Turntablists primarily use scratching (and in some cases mixing) to manipulate the needle and record to create unique and creative sounds –they’re not just playing a track from a record but are making something totally new. Turntablists and their accomplishments have proved pivotal in establishing DJing as a true art form. DJs can also utilize scratches to enhance a standard mixing set. Some of the best mixing and club DJs of all-time (DJ AM, Jazzy Jeff, A-Trak, Z-Trip) have exceptional scratch skills, which they incorporate into their mixing and performance sets. Whether you’re a turntablist or club DJ, the DJ 202 Boot Camp is the course where you can enhance your scratch techniques. Our instructors break down the execution of each scratch into simple and digestible steps so they are easy for you to learn and master. We’ll have you chirping, transforming and flaring in no time. See the “Skills Covered” section to the left for a more complete list of skills and techniques covered in the DJ 202 Bootcamp. Skills Required Those who take S 202 should have an understanding of the DJ fundamentals. You should also be able to execute some basic scratches. It is recommended that all those who take the S 202 Boot Camp have completed DJ 101 (of the DJ 101 Boot Camp) or already be familiar with the concepts covered in DJ 101.

AFTER THIS COURSE:

After the DJ 202 Boot Camp, you will have a strong understanding of and be able to execute many scratches and various turntabilst techniques, but there is still a lot to learn. DJ 303, our advanced scratching course, will take your scratching skills to the next level. Now that you can execute intermediate level scratches, you can also check out DJ 201, DJ 301, or DJ 401 where instructors will show you how best to incorporate them into your mixing sets.