OBJECTIVE:
When it comes to Hip Hop DJing or should I say “being a DJ” is a big part of music as a whole. This workshop will review the foundation of Hip Hop from a DJ’s point of view. The class will explore the evolution of not only the DJ, but the evolution of the equipment now used, from regular turntables to compact disc.
The history of turntables will be taught through a combination of lectures and demonstrations. Participants will learn about DJ hardware and equipment as well as how to set up turntables and CD decks. Our facilitators will also teach how to integrate computers into the various forms of hardware and equipment. The class will also cover music production and how certain popular DJ’s have become top notch producers in the industry.
The class not only covers past knowledge through lectures, it also covers how to become a DJ in today’s society along with the Intricacies of the DJing industry, from bookings to reading contracts and creating one’s own DJ set and self-promotion. These series of workshops covers it all.