DJ WORKSHOP: THE ART OF MUSICAL JOURNEY
with Polarny – The Sound Traveler
DISCOVER THE HIDDEN ARCHITECTURE OF MUSIC AND EMOTION
This experiential workshop invites you to explore how DJs craft journeys – not just mixes. Through deep listening, storytelling and live demonstration, we’ll uncover how music moves energy, builds emotion and creates connection on the dancefloor. You don’t need to be a producer or a technical DJ. Just bring your curiosity, your favorite tracks and a willingness to listen with your whole body.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
Stories from the Booth – behind-the-scenes insights from 25 years of DJ life around the world.
The Anatomy of a Wave – a look inside one of Polarny’s real DJ journeys: track selection, transitions, emotional flow and the art of shaping energy.
Mini Wave Experience – a short live set designed to make you feel the movement of sound and silence.
Collective Creation – together, we’ll build one shared “journey” using selected tracks from participants.
Reflection & Closing – what we felt, what we learned and how to bring storytelling into your own musical practice.
Each participant is invited to send several favorite tracks built into a short wave before the workshop. Selected pieces will be used during the workshop.
SCHEDULE
Arrival & Opening Circle – 15 min
Settling in, short introductions and intention setting.
Stories from the Booth – 20 min
Personal journey, behind-the-scenes stories and musical insights from 25 years of DJ life.
The Anatomy of a Wave – 45 min
Real-life journey breakdown: track selection, transitions and emotional design.
Break – 15 min
Time to breathe, stretch, socialise or enjoy a tea moment.
Mini Wave Experience – 20 min
A short live DJ journey to feel the movement of sound and emotions in the body.
Building the Journey Together – 60 min
Group exercise: co-creating a musical flow from participants’ selected tracks.
Closing Circle & Sharing – 15 min
Reflections, integration and inspiration for your own storytelling sets.
Timing is flexible and may adapt to the group’s flow.
WHO IT’S FOR
– DJs and music selectors exploring emotional storytelling and flow
– Movement facilitators and Ecstatic Dance hosts
– Dancers and music lovers curious about how sound moves us
– Anyone who feels that music is more than rhythm – it’s a language of connection
No DJ gear or prior experience required. Come as you are – and leave with new ears.
Bonus
All participants receive:
– access to a private live-recorded DJ set by Polarny
– invitation to a small online inspiration group for continued exchange
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