S13 WEEK 3

DOWNLOAD & PREPARE FOR CLASS (11/6):

** Download all music/video/sheets BEFORE class.

HOMEWORK:

CLASSWORK MIX:

Using the songs in the classwork downloads folder, recreate the mix taught in class. Follow the techniques (such as scratching and use of the upfaders) as closely as possible.

Record your mix with audio and video so the TAs can see what you are doing. Upload your video on the Homework Upload Drive. Select the correct week for the homework, find the "Homework Mix Uploads" folder and upload your video there. Label your file with "FirstNameLastName_Week#CW".

Note: For the classwork recording we’re only looking at the moments the DJ starts the transition and mixes out. Everything done in between the time waiting for the transition is likely the DJ practicing getting the cue point on beat, scratching on beat, or making sure the BPM is correct and aligns with the song. We don’t expect you to copy everything done during that time. We encourage you to use that time to practice rather than just waiting for the transition.

Tips: Use your notebook to write down what happens during a transition so you can reference it if you need when you mix! Add any cue points you need to help you remember where certain parts of a song are (like where the chorus ends, where you should fade out, etc.).

HOMEWORK MIX:

Using the songs in the homework downloads folder, create a mix using the techniques taught during class. You are responsible for choosing the order of the songs and mixing them together based on what you know (baby scratching it in, cue pointing it at full volume, pressing play at full volume, etc). Feel free to be as creative as you'd like!

Note: Here are some things to consider when deciding how you want to order the songs: 1. Do the 2 songs clash when played together? 2. Do two songs sound really good played together or after one another? 3. Any cool wordplay going on in the chorus and the incoming song?

READ ARTICLES:

10 Things That Annoy A DJ: https://www.academyofdjs.com/blogs/articles/10-things-that-annoy-djs
5 Mistakes New Club DJs Make (And How To Avoid Them): https://djtechtools.com/2018/03/25/5-mistakes-new-club-djs-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/

WATCH VIDEOS:

DJ AM Documentary Excerpt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktM6Xl5ohlE

Understand how digital DJing (with laptops) was a huge milestone through an interview with one of the first open-format DJs - the late DJ AM

DJ AM explains Serato: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FProAxWKiBM&fbclid=IwAR235MovvvE2QcYNZ6EDH2fhjAG_3BjYcYtJ6VivK0i5v9Q5ch1uUijKqas
DJ AM Wonderwall routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n8BQ4Gtgys

STAFF INTERVIEWS:

Complete your interviews of the S13 STAFF!

Instructions: Have a minimum 10-minute conversation with each S13 staff (through video call or in person)
Questions you can ask: How did you start DJing? What made you join ACODJ? What kind of music do you like to listen to/DJ? What tips do you have for someone in the program?
Task: List a minimum of (5) bullet points from your conversation

Record your interviews with the sheets in the Homework Upload Drive. To get to the interview sheets, go to the drive, select "Week 2", and select "Interview Sheets". Find the doc with your name and fill out notes from your interviews there!