17feb7:00 pm17mar8:30 pmFeaturedIntro to DJing Session 16- February 17 Start Date5 Week Course
Event Details
Introduction to DJing is a 5 week DJ Course with the principal objective to teach participants the fundamentals of the disc jockey craft. The classes will explore the technique and mathematics
Event Details
Introduction to DJing is a 5 week DJ Course with the principal objective to teach participants the fundamentals of the disc jockey craft. The classes will explore the technique and mathematics of djing. Students will learn how to use modern professional DJ equipment known as digital controllers and the Serato software. The class will culminate with a Final Project: the creation of a 30 minute recorded mix. Each participant will also be provided with an opportunity to do a live 45-minute performance at #HushPartyBmore Silent Party. Participants will receive purchasing advice, a thumb drive of music, and a Certificate of Achievement. Quick and Eazy DJs will provide the classroom tools to complete the Intro to DJing course.
A certificate is awarded to students who attend the classes, pass a written final exam, and record a mix. Participating in the live DJing performance is optional. The mix and live DJing performance provide students, instructors, and potential employers with a student’s proof of competency.
The outcome of taking the Intro to DJing course is for students to create their own mix. The mix is a thirty (30) minute (minimum) recording of a student’s beat mixing. The mix is one example of the proof of competency aspect that is integrated within the certificate program. The mix can also be included as part of the DJ’s portfolio as a marketing tool to get bookings.
The purpose of the final exam is to assess students’ learning of the material covered during the certificate program. This written examination may consist of multiple-choice, true/false, and/or short answer questions.
A grade of eighty-five percent (85%) or better is needed to pass the final exam.
Curriculum Cost and requirements
The Intro to Djing Course costs $400. This cost is to be paid in full before the first day of class. No refunds are offered once the student has committed to completing the course. There will be NO MAKE UP CLASSES… Students who miss a class can request extra time with the instructor and schedule a private training lesson for $50.
| Week 1: Introductions – Brief History of DJing – Equipment Overview (Pioneer Controllers) – DJ Software – The Basics (Serato) – Basics of mixing/mixer controls (levels, fader, headphones) |
Week 2- Must be the Music – Selecting your music – Setting and using cue points – Basic mixing techniques – Basic transitions – BPM and Tempo Basics |
| Week 3- DJ SETS – Preparing your sets – Building your crates -Basic Scratch |
Week 4- Transitions/Genres of music –Train Wrecking –Timing -Song Structure -Programming |
| Week 5 Final Project – Selecting Style/format/music – Recording/Live Test Written Exam |
Location: Project Create Art Center
2208 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Washington DC 20020
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Time
February 17 (Thursday) 7:00 pm - March 17 (Thursday) 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Project Create Art Center
2208 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE Washington DC 20020
My hubby and I (both in our 50’s) would like to take this class. We are located in Annapolis. I see that you’re currently totally booked up. Do you have any classes that are during the day or earlier in the evening? We have a plan to learn to DJ then have a party for family- surprising them with our new skill
Classes have been updated. You should be able to register now.