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DJ 101 Boot Camp - Introduction to DJing (Miami)

Boot Camps are great options for students traveling from out of town or for those who have obligations that conflict with our six-week courses. If that’s the case for you, this five-day course is the perfect starting point. The DJ 101 Boot Camp provides the hands-on instruction you need to learn the DJ fundamentals.

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SKILLS COVERED:

Equipment: We’ll be sure you understand the faders, cue’s, tone arms, pitch controls and all the other buttons, knobs and plugs. Don’t be intimidated… we’ve got you covered.
Basic Scratches: Scratches are super-important, and believe it or not, if you can’t comprehend some basic scratches, you won’t be able to mix.
Mixing: By the time DJ INT is over, you will be able to mix and blend tracks together. We cover beatmatching, song transitions, cross-genre mixing, mixing live music and more.
Basic Music Theory: Timing and rhythm is key for any DJ. We’ll keep it simple but will be sure you have the basic understanding you need.
History of the DJ: We wouldn’t be doing the art form justice if we didn’t school you a little bit on the history and culture behind it. We’ll tell you who invented the scratch, how mixing actually started, who invented house music, and more.

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 DJ 201. If you’d prefer to enhance your scratching techniques, then you have the tools you need to tackle DJ 202.

 

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