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 | Advanced & Digital DJing Take DJing to a new level by incorporating the latest exciting technologies both in and out of the computer. Students work on the Native Instruments' Traktor platform and expand their creative palette through advanced cue point theory, looping techniques, live sampling, in-depth effects & more. Signup> WorkshopsDJ Weekend Intensive Learn the basics in this two-day, 6-hour weekend workshop. Students learn how to use the equipment, how to blend two records, scratching & introduction to Serato Scratch Live. This is a condensed version of Track 1. Signup> Intro To Ableton Live 7 This 8-hour Ableton Live weekend intensive workshop is geared toward beginners who are interested in learning music creation using Live as the medium. Prior musical experience or knowledge of Live or is not required. More> | Signup> Intro To Logic Pro 8 This 8-hour weekend intensive workshop is designed to introduce students to Logic Pro. The goal of this two-day workshop is to teach students how to use Logic to compose beats, melodies and sound effects in order to create original songs. More> Intro to Pro Tools This 8-hour weekend intensive workshop is designed to introduce students to the more advanced editing, mixing and arranging functions that are available in Pro Tools. More> Intro to Reason 4.0 This 8-hour weekend intensive workshop is designed to introduce students to Reason. The goal of this two-day workshop is to teach students how to use Reason to compose beats, melodies and sound effects in order to create original songs. More> Akai MPC Intensive An 8 hour intensive workshop that covers techniques such as sequencing, sampling, editing and recording using the MPC 2500. This course will begin with a general overview of what sampling is and how the use of samples apply to the creation of current music. More> VJ Tools & Techniques Learn the ins & outs of the industry standard tools for visual mixing, used in nightclubs & video installations worldwide. Hook up DVD players, laptops, projectors and more. More> DubSpot's DJ Courses were designed to accommodate all skill levels - from beginner to advanced. Our students learn how to:
Our courses are divided into 4 different "Tracks", each "Track" lasting 4 weeks and can be taken individually or as part of the DJ Extensive or DJ Beginner Package. DJ EXTENSIVE PACKAGE • $ 1,395 • Signup>
 This 16 week course was designed for those who really want to experience the techniques of today's DJ's. It covers Tracks 1 - 4 (see detailed descriptions below) and includes an additional Ableton Live weekend workshop ($295 value). Students who successfully complete this course will be given the opportunity to play their first gig at a NYC venue with other graduates!
DJ Beginner Package • $ 695 • Signup>
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This is our most popular program for anyone wondering if this is actually something they want to do. Take tracks 01 & 02 consecutively and walk away with the skills needed to blend & mix your songs. Students who complete this package will know how to "drop on the one" and be able to "beat match".| All tracks can be taken individually for $ 395 each. |
Track 01 • Rookie Sessions • $ 395 • Signup>
You will learn the basic mechanics of mixing & scratching and at the same time be introduced to the equipment used in a standard DJ setup as well as Serato Scratch Live. By the end of the four weeks you will have a basic working knowledge of music theory. Your final assignment - to perform your 1st live mix for your class.
Track 02 • Fun-damentals • $ 395 • Signup>
(prereq Track 01, or equivalent experience)
Emphasis on the "workflow of the DJ" - getting you prepared in how it actually feels to DJ out by tapping into your inner sense of rhythm & timing. We help you hone your fundamental mixing skills, and introduce more Serato techniques - including Relative mode, setting up cue points, crate creation, and importing of your own songs.
Final Assignment - Perform a 3 song mix.
Track 03 • Finishing Touches • $ 395
(prereq Track 01-02, or equivalent experience) Signup>
Intended for DJ's looking to refine their skills. Here we help you prepare your set by using group practice techniques, introducing the aspects of improvisation and time constraints, proper volume control, and EQing, and creating smooth transitions. We also essentially emulate the real DJ experience. Final Assignment - Create a 15 minute mix to be recorded in Track 04.
Track 04 • Classroom to Main Room • $ 395
(prereq Track 01-03, or equivalent experience) Signup>
Intro to other technologies such as the industry standard CDJ-1000's and Ableton Live. Also learn how to read a room and understand crowd psychology - getting the party started. Advanced mixing tips & tricks, adding effects, and cross-genre mixing are also emphasized. Final assignment - record your own mixed CD that may be used as a demo.
For more information call 1-877-DUBSPOT or email info@dubspot.com
348 West 14th Street MEZZ New York, NY 10014
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