Beginner DJ Workshop with nextdimensional [September]

This two-part Beginner DJ workshop will be held on 9/17 and 9/24. Each session will cover different material (outlined below), and you're welome to attend either or both. A laptop and any type of headphones are required; no other gear is necessary. The third hour of the workshop is an optional open decks/practice hour with the opportunity for more 1x1 guidance & feedback. :)

No experience necessary, beginners encouraged! If you are a brand new beginner, make sure to attend both workshops (not just Workshop 2) as the material will build on itself from Workshop 1.

The Beginner DJ workshop on 9/17 will cover:

-Gear orientation (we will use Rekordbox and a Pioneer XDJ as our hands-on example)

-Rekordbox 101 (why do DJs use it & how can I easily set it up?)

-Hot cues

-Beatmatching basics

-Simple transitions

The Beginner DJ workshop on 9/24 will cover:

-Rekordbox workflows: music organization, prepping a set, beat grid adjustment

-Intermediate transitions

-Mixing in key

-How to play b2b (back to back) with another DJ

-Performance etiquette

This will be a small, intimate class with the opportunity for hands-on practice with professional equipment and 1x1 feedback from nextdimensional. It will be a very low-pressure, judgment-free environment for anyone who feels a bit intimidated or nervous learning a new skill. All are welcome! :)

The learning portion of the class will take place in the first 2 hours with a short break built in, the third hour will be an optional open decks/practice hour with the opportunity for more 1x1 guidance and support!

About nextdimensional:

nextdimensional is a music artist based in Brooklyn, New York who has been producing music and DJing for nearly a decade. She has been teaching DJ lessons online and in person for 5 years, and recently helped the prestigious 343 Labs music production school in Manhattan develop their beginner DJ curriculum. With the top-viewed Intro to DJing short-form video series on the internet, nextdimensional is a trusted music educator who specializes working with beginners.

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