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Title:: Next Level DJ Skills Academy
When:: 06.10.2010 - 15.12.2010 17.30 - 18.30
Where:: Sound Gallery Studios - Exeter
Category:: Courses

Description

NEXT LEVEL DJ Skills Academy - Beginners in asociation with Reform Records

Whether you are an aspiring bedroom DJ or a youth worker looking for something alternative and engaging for young people then this is for you. We offer 5-week Beginners' courses starting at regular intervals, as well as 1 to 1 tuition for the more advanced DJ (please call us for details).

Cost: £25 per hour
Days: Wednesdays
Times: 5:30-6:30pm
Participants: 1-1 tuition
Venue: Sound Gallery Studios
Tutor: Maxxi P

In this 5-week course you will learn:

- basic equipment set-up
- basic music theory
- mixing techniques
- scratching techniques
- CDjing

Aims:

· To identify different music tempos and how they are mixed.

· From compiling sets to play in clubs & radio broadcasts.

· A good understanding of how the DJ equipment works and in different environments.

(E.g. Mixer controls, EQs, Faders, inputs & outputs)

Objectives/Learning Outcomes:

· Confident understanding of DJ equipment and how it is used.

(More you know the equipment the better the DJ you will be)

· Will be able to mix properly whilst using the mixer features at the same time.

Course Structure:

Session 1

· What’s your format? E.g. Turntables, CDJs, Serato etc.

· Equipment controls & what they do e.g. EQs, Faders, Gain, Monitors, FX etc.

· Basics on beat matching & mix structure.

Session 2

· What’s your genre? E.g. Drum & Bass, Hardcore, Hip Hop etc.

· Originality! Skills & techniques that you make your own.

Session 3

· DJ jargon. Beat juggling, cuts, scratches & concepts. (Language barrier)

· Setting up DJ equipment (What plugs in were) in depth.

Session 4

· Back 2 back mix session. Watching other DJs & listing techniques

Session 5

· Promoting you as a DJ. (Club DJ, Radio DJ, Disco DJ, Wedding DJ etc)

· Record a mix to be submitted to Reform Records.

· Practise makes perfect.

PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK:
- I found this course useful because I got to find out how to DJ and build my confidence.
- I found out a lot more about DJing, what songs to mix and how to get set up.
-I learnt a lot in a short time, gaining a good grounding for the future.
-Breaking down, simplifying DJ techniques in a relaxed environment gave me many new ideas to work with.
-I didn't know anything about DJing before; now I do.
-It's a chance to try something you might not try otherwise.
-It was fun, accessible, and made me want to learn more.
-A great way of getting into (DJing).

Would like to see more of:
- music industry events
- more mixing workshops and events
- workshops such as March 6th (A2D)
-more music creation

Venue

Venue:: Sound Gallery Studios - Website
Street:: Bradninch Place, Gandy Street
ZIP:: EX4 3LS
City:: Exeter
State:: Devon
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Description

Sound Gallery is a social enterprise with many years experience of engaging and inspiring people through the creative process of making music. Since May 2008, we have been running a professional recording and music production studio in the basement complex at Exeter Phoenix. Sound Gallery Studios include a recording studio, live room, amp room and two rehearsal rooms. We also offer a wider range of music workshops, music technology courses, music industry networking events and live music showcases.

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