DJing101.9
DJing 101.9
We now have a Mixcloud account where we feature mixtapes from our budding DJs:
http://www.mixcloud.com/DJing101dot9/
January 2012 Signups are now ONLINE:
- For Tuesdays – http://djtrainingtuesdays.youcanbook.me/
- For Fridays – http://djtrainingfridays.youcanbook.me/
Courses begin January 17th for Tuesdays and January 20th for Fridays. All courses happen in room 42T in the basement of the SUB.
These are the available sections.
- Section 1: Tuesdays, 2:30pm – 3:30pm, in room 42T. Limit of 20 people.
- Section 002: Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, in room 42T. Limit of 20 people.
- Section 003: Fridays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, in room 42T. Limit of 20 people.
- Section 004: Fridays, 4:00pm – 5pm, in room 42T. Limit of 20 people.
Welcome to  the CiTR DJ Training program, where you learn how to DJ for parties! This series of DJ lessons shows you all of the basics to help you get your DJing career off to a flying start. Anyone with a computer can learn the art of mixing.
The beginner in-class sessions start every month at the beginning of the month, and end at the end of the month. From there, you will produce your DJ demo, persona, and can sign up with a mentor DJ who will work with you on your first public performance.
We learn:
- equipment and set up (with CiTR’s broadcast quality equipment)
- how music is made and structured
- the “theory” of how two (or more!) songs “mix” together
- putting it all together in a recorded demo
- play in front of dance crowds as a part of a DJ team for events, on and off campus
We’ll learn various styles, including house, reggae, dubstep and hip-hop, and that heavy electro sound that gets people’s blood flowing.
Hand on Performances
Live crowds are always where all the time you spend rehearsing pays off!
- OOPS! open decks night at the Pit
- Beer gardens
- Live radio broadcasts
- Mixing sessions with other DJs
Course Materials
VirtualDJ Home Edition: http://www.virtualdj.com/download/free.html
Lesson 1: Structure & Mixing
- Handout: OpenOffice file or PDF
- Homework files: .zip file
Lesson 2: Loops & Creativity
- Handout: OpenOffice file or PDF
- Homework files: .zip file
Lesson 3: Keys & Tones
Lesson 4: Putting It All Together
Contact
Oker Chen
CiTR DJ Training Coordinator
djtraining@citr.ca
Brad Winter
CiTR Technical Coordinator
technicalservices@citr.ca
Listen Now!
hi, do you hold DJ training lessons on the UBC campus?
I’m aware you’re overflowing with signups but I would be so thrilled to still do this. I hope you open up another set of training days!
Peace,
Martin
Hi,
I m just wondering how do I sign up? Did you guys close registration cuz it’s overflowing?
Let me know, or just sign me up somehow.
Thanks.
Hey James, we will tell everyone how to register at the info session this friday at 2pm or 4pm in room 205 of the SUB
Yes, the beginner sessions will be on campus
Hey, when are sign-ups for the November classes going out? I thought I’d have heard about it by now. I’ve got a note saying tomorrow in my planner but I don’t remember where that came from.
Hello there! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this site? I’m getting tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be fantastic if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.
Are you guys going to have additional sessions in 2nd term?
We use wordpress. Not sure what other options are!
Are these the same as the training sessions that enable you to do a guest show on the radio?
Hey, Sarah! DJing 101.9 is free and open for all UBC students and CiTR members. Our programmer training which allows you to get on air is for members only: UBC students can be members for a year for only $10, $30 for community members and you get training and so much more. Email DJ Oker – djtraining@citr.ca for more on DJing 101.9 and email volunteer@citr.ca for more info on becoming a CiTR member. ~ Zoe