So, I got a crazy ass opportunity to teach DJing and very basic music production (think monophonic sampling and sequencing basic drum patterns). After 20 years, my DJ name finally paid off...
Anyway, my issue is that the first like 20 hours (!?) of instruction are supposed to be in a classroom. So... no gear. I do NOT want to just lecture at them for that amount of time.
So, I've broadly come up with these categories:
1. What is a DJ
2. The history / evolution of DJing
3. The basics of sound
4. The VERY basics of music theory, just focusing on rhythm, possibly just stomp/clapping a few basic patterns
5. DJ cultures
6. Building your community
7. Crazy shit that happened to me behind the decks
I didn't include gear, because I really don't want to have an abstract conversation about what a VU meter is.
Once we're in the studio we'll focus on DJ basics, and sampling/sequencing monophonically in Ableton Live. This part will be much more manageable because it'll be hands on.
I'd love to hear an similar experiences or input you can give.
Thnx,
Martín
AKA DJ Stay in School
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