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