Company Name: Soul Candi Institute of Music Telephone: Fax: Cell Phone: Email: scimctsoulcandi.co.za Website:
Course Title: DJ 101
Looking at turntables, laptops and beyond the array of technology assortment at the disposal of the modern DJ is virtually endless. In this exciting world where hardware and software combine to meet human ingenuity we offer the most up to date training. A great DJ will possess the trained and perfected skills required to create genre bending and dance floor-shattering performances that is the perfect representation of good music.
The SCIM DJ facilities are a tribute to both the classic and vintage gear that has defined the history of this profession. Sticking with the revolutionary appeal of our institution we also include a glimpse into the technologies that will shape the future of what it means to be a DJ in the fast growing modern world. We offer insight into the developments that centre round South Africa, Africa and internationally.
COURSE BREAKDOWNPractical
The functionality of a professional turntable CD player
Cueing and control
Beat matching
Using the headphones - monitoring
Applications and functionality of a professional DJ mixer
Bars & beats:
Basic music structure
Advanced music structure and selection
Training your ear
Manipulating the cycles, patterns and sequences within music
Theory
Knowing your equipment
Defining and understanding the various styles/genres of music
Defining and understanding the structure of music
Understanding and manipulating the mixer
The responsibilities of a professional DJ
Guest lecture's from various professional currently working in the industry