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
Santino is a great teacher. He makes things easier for me to learn by visualising. My music skills have improved quite a lot, particularly my timing and my understanding of music technology.
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.
Contact
Mobile Telephone Number: 07896 920700