DJ WORKSHOP

What’s your sacred DJ archetype?

Bubble Faery nymph 

Silken house priestess 

Jedi ninja bass dragon 

Flow free fern lady

Philosophy of DJing:

Take them on a journey 

Why are you there? 

To hold the space and set the tone sonically for others’ journeys 

Gathering sources:

  • Beatport

  • Bandcamp

  • iTunes

  • Friends (USB, Dropbox) 

  • SoundCloud 

  • Make your own!!! 

Organization:

-iTunes 

-Folder on your computer!!! 

Mixing in Key 

  • Traktor Wheel of 5ths 


Basic functions of DJ board 

  • changing BPM

  • Using effects 

  • What to do during transitions 

  • What to do if you mess up 

  • Setting markers


Gear and what you need

Software, Hardware (controller), table, carrying case, cables (usually RCA or XLR)


Adorning yourself and the space

What you wear

Fabrics / colors