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DJ 101 - Introduction to DJing (Miami)

This six-week course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to be a DJ. No matter your music genre preference, DJ 101 provides the hands-on instruction you need to learn the DJ fundamentals. Whether you’re looking to spin at a club, create mash-ups for your friends, or be the next battle champ, DJ 101 is where you start.

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$300.00Price:
 

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.
Basic Music Theory: Timing and rhythm are key for any DJ. We’ll keep it simple but will be sure you have the basic understanding you need.
Principles of Mixing: From “dropping on the one” to BPMing to beatmatching, you’ll be ready to do some basic mixing before DJ 101 is over.
History of the DJ: We’re not prepping you for the ‘DJ’ category on Jeopardy, but we are going to school you on the art form. We’ll tell you who invented the scratch, how house music started, 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.
  • 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:

DJ 101 meets once a week (60 minutes per day) for six weeks.

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, DJ 101 is the place to start.

In DJ 101, 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 DJ 101. DJ 101 is designed for those with very little to no DJ experience.

AFTER THIS COURSE:

When DJ 101 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.

 

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