Intro to Vinyl DJing!

Ages 18 +

A hands-on approach to the art & skill of vinyl DJ ing

Sign up for some fun while learning core knowledge, key skills, tips & tricks on the art of vinyl mixing & turntablism. Taught by: DJ Adam Bomb and SC!

All equipment provided.

Turntables will be available for use

4 slots permitted (to ensure participants get a significant amount of time behind “the decks”)

•History & progression of the vinyl DJ & equipment

•Turntable Fundamentals & basic DJ setup (& breakdown)

•Vinyl fundamentals (reading the grooves, labels, handling, protection, storage, etc.)

•Selecting songs to play

•Cueing records to a track’s beginning or a desired point (a beat, word, phrase, sound, etc.)

•Use of the faders and lines

•Blending, transitioning, timing & precision

•Beat matching by ear

•Pitch control/tempo purpose and use of it

•Basic scratching & turntablism

•Crate digging & proper track selection

SONIQLAB is the education side of Maker Park Radio, a free streaming community radio station in Staten Island, NY. We are a 501c3 Nonprofit. www.MakerParkRadio.nyc

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