What is a DJ and what might the workshop cover?
DJ stands for “Disc Jockey”, and a DJ mixes audio in a live setting. Traditionally a DJ used records. Today a DJ could also use CD’s, MP3’s, iPods, laptops. Typically, in a beginners DJ workshop we cover: plugging in a set of decks to a mixer and how to generate sounds, hands-on practise and knob-fiddling to find out what they all do, how to mix using a cross-fader, information about EQ and sound levels, the fundamentals of beat mixing some ideas about what kind of equipment you would need if you want to pursue DJing. The format of the lessons is simple enough that people who have never touched decks in their life and want to know what all the fuss is about will easily be able to pick it up. We demystify the whole DJ process and show that DJing is accessible to anyone willing to put in the practice. You dont need to have any music experience – you just have to count to eight. The intermediate DJ workshop is usually aimed at participants who can already beat match records. Depending on
