DJ Methodz
DJ Tuition, Coaching and Development
- Professional DJ/Tutor with 30+ years of experience
- Partner of the Hull Music Service, The Warren Youth Project and SoundLINCS
- Arts Award Centre
- Operates across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
- Bespoke projects and workshops; private lessons; events and performances; in
- Independent, primary, secondary and special schools; pupil referral units; youth centres; community centres; churches; music centres; entertainment venues; outdoor spaces and private homes
- Accessible and Inclusive – specialises in engaging with people with additional needs; people with mental health conditions and problems; and underrepresented or marginalised groups such as young women DJs
- Full range of equipment and technology from entry-level to club-standard to suit the needs of all learners, including Pioneer; RANE; Denon; Numark; Allen & Heath; Technics; Reloop; Rekordbox; Serato; and Engine
- Tutor doesn’t fit lessons around gigs and performances – tuition is the priority
- Fun, learning, creativity and expression are at the core of the service
- Enhanced DBS and public liability insured
- All equipment PAT tested
Lessons
TUITION COULD TAKE THE FORM OF A
- ‘Taster’ workshop for an open-access youth work session
- One-off workshop at a local community event for anyone to walk up and have a go
- Series of workshops in a youth centre which could include an Arts Award programme
- Long-term project in a youth centre or group of youth centres culminating in performances at events or festivals
- School class-based project aimed at increasing participation in music
- Series of small group work sessions in a school to meet specific needs
- Regular DJ group in a music centre
- Accessible and inclusive workshop for people with additional needs
- Masterclass for aspiring professional DJs
- Skills section of a wider programme, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Package of private 1:1 lessons in your own home
LESSONS MIGHT INCLUDE
- A basic introduction to DJ’ing – what it is, where it comes from and what it means
- Getting acquainted with contemporary DJ equipment such as CDJs, Media Players, Controllers, Mixers and Turntables
- Learning the names and functions of components such as the Crossfader, Tempo Slider and Jog Wheel
- Downloading and analysing tunes, and setting up crates in DJ performance software like Rekordbox or Serato, and transferring playlists to USB
- Getting the hang of basic skills such as Selecting, Cueing and ‘Dropping’ tunes
- Understanding Beats, Bars & Phrases, matching tempos (BPM) and ‘Beatmatching’
- Being introduced to genres of music associated with DJ’ing, such as House, Drum & Bass and Techno
- Utilising EQs, Color FX, Beat FX and Parameters to deliver polished ‘Transitions’
- Recording your first ‘DJ Mix’
- Practicing particular skills such as nudging, looping or ‘spinbacks’
- Stepping up to more advanced DJ’ing, such as ‘beatmatching’ with vinyl, manipulating STEMS, or 4-deck mixing
Testimonials
Young members who took part clearly enjoyed themselves. Santino gave them a good understanding of how the decks worked, they listened attentively and enjoyed the process. Most of all they enjoyed making music.
An extremely positive experience, helping to improve confidence and provided an opportunity to network with professional DJs and practice at events.
Contact
Mobile Telephone Number: 07896 920700