DJing
Course title: DJing: The Basic Concepts
Tutor: Connor Small
Venue: Leeds Federated Housing, Arthington House, 30 Westfield Road, LS3 1DE
Dates: 23rd January – 26th March
Day: Monday
Times: 2.30 – 4.30pm
Sessions:10
Full cost: £40.00
Course Aims:
The aim of the course is to give an introduction to DJing, through theory and practice. The course will equip the student with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to embark on the DJ path. The course will be delivered over a seven week period.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: These are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Learners should be encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes. By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
1: Identify the basic functions and design of DJ equipment including how to set up.
2: Recognise basic song structure.
3: Analyse different music genres and use different mixing techniques to combine these different styles.
4: Demonstrate different mixing skills, in particular beat matching.
5: Demonstrate a good understanding of “the music business” in the context of moving the DJ out of the bedroom, self – promotion, use of mixes and the internet.
6: Demonstrate a good understanding of digital DJ technology and techniques including CD decks and the use of music sequencers such as Ableton Live.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CONTENT
The course will have a theory and practical element. The sessions will have a 10-20min theory session, with the remaining time being spent in supervised practical workshops. The workshops will contain an element of group work, but the majority of the sessions will be individuals working on the skills they have learnt on their own.
Individual support will be pitched at the student’s skill and knowledge level. The DJ course will also offer insight into Ableton Live which is considered by many to be the future of DJing.