FREE "How to DJ 101" Workshop at Club U.N (Montréal) - Wednesday, May 11th 2011 at 18:00

The objective of this “dress rehearsal” is not only for me to test the material but to also get feedback from students (you and four others) on what to improve.

You’re an adult so you know that there must be a catch somewhere, right? Well, not only will I ask you for your brutally honest feedback but I will also photograph the event and you “in-action” behind the turntables. The photos and testimonials will be used as promotional material for paid-workshops that will be offered to the general public.

Don’t worry, if you are camera shy and if you are a private-kind-of-person the photos will be taken with your privacy in mind (from the back for instance) and your name will be replaced with a cool DJ name that we will brainstorm together!

Sing-up fast! You know that these slots will fly out fast! But please make sure that you can make it. Don’t book your slot only to cancel at the last minute as you will have deprived another potential workshop participant of a very cool opportunity!

See you there!

-- JaBig, DEX 101 founder and senior facilitator

What is?

DEX 101 is a two-hour workshop that will show you how to DJ. The strictly hands-on introductory program will provide you with all the fundamentals you need to get started in spinning vinyl, CDs or digital DJing no matter the musical style or preference.

You will also get introduced to all the necessary DJ equipment, tools and accessories that you need to begin your professional or hobbyist DJ journey and receive discount deals from the number one DJ gear store in Montreal.

DEX 101 is the first DJ educational program ever to offer free hands-on introductory DJ workshops to the youth all around the world in high schools, youth centers, community organizations and select retail stores.

Due to popular demand DEX 101 is exclusively available to the Montreal adult community who also dream of becoming DJs or learning about the art.

What can you expect from DEX 101?

During the two-hour workshop you can fully expect to:

- Know what every single piece of DJ gear does and have a clear sense of how it operates as part of a professional DJ setup.

- Determine which DJ style is suitable for your music taste, interest and aspirations. Vinyl? CDJ? Digital? Hybrid set-up?

- Perform a basic DJ mix, a transition between two songs, and tell whether it was a hit or miss. Furthermore, you will learn all about timing and the importance of track selection and programming.

- Understand the importance of counting beats and why it’s truly the ultimate secret to mesmerizing DJ skills. Plus, you will be let in on a simple trick to get the beat right, all the time (although you’ll need to practice it to make perfect).

- Experience the thrill of playing in the DJ booth of Club UN, Montreal’s world-class nightclub that has welcomed prominent local and international DJs such as Angel Moraes, Harry “Choo Choo” Romero, Ultra Naté, Black Coffee, Osunlade, Wally Lopez, Steve “Bear” Sas, Christian Pronovost, jojoflores and more.

- Determine what DJ setup is ideal for you. If you’re interesting in taking on DJing as a hobby or profession, DEX 101 workshop will help you make an informed and wise decision.

- Discover a little-known secret of having full access to the best professional DJ equipment in the world without paying through the nose. This way you can see if DJing is for you or not without wasting a fortune.

- How to buy the best DJ gear for cheap. Why settle for lesser brands if you can have the best using these jealously guarded techniques only known to seasoned DJ who like to keep their money in their wallet and still expect the best.

- Get discount vouchers from Moog Audio, the premier DJ equipment store in Montreal. Moog Audio is a supporter of our DEX 101 initiative to teach children around the world how to DJ and as a special courtesy have extended the “family and friends” pricing to DEX 101 participants in Montreal.

Where?

DEX 101 workshops are held at Club U.N, Montreal’s premier dance music nightclub. This venue is not only known for its amazing parties and national and international DJ roster, its prime location but also for also its sound system rated among the best in Montreal. U.N is located at 390 Notre-Dame Ouest (entrance Sainte-Helene).

Fees

Your contribution to participate to a DEX 101 is usually $80 for a class of 5 people or $50 for a class of 8 people. But since this is a preparatory event, your fee will be $0! Yup, gratis!