dcsglow Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 any one know of any places around northen virginia that offer dj classes or lessons...i just recently bought some stantons and i want to learn the basics...and maybe a little more before i go and spend hours in my basement doing it myself...aight hit me up thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadygroovedc Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 Metatrack Studios is exactly what you're looking for.http://www.metatrackstudios.comOr, I can hook you up with lessons for a nominal $25 per hour Either way, you'll be a superstar in three months. :D Actually, if you already know the basics, then it's all about practice. If you have no idea about the basics, then get someone to show you or go to Metatrack and have them show you.But after that, it's all about putting in hours and hours of practice till your back aches and you're hearing is gone and you're wondering what the fuck am I doing all this for? And then you spend thousands and thousands of dollars on vinyl, cause your collection's gotta be up to date. And every few weeks, you go through the joys of trying to record a CD, and deal with the nightmare of something always going wrong when you hit that damn record button. And then you finally get a good CD, and you pass it out, and you wait, and you wait. Meanwhile spending more and more money on vinyl, cause your shit's gotta be up to date. And then you wait, and you wait. And then you realize your CD is out of date. So you go through the whole ordeal of recording. And you have shit happen to you that never normally happens when you're not recording. Like the needle skips. Or the recorder inexplicably stops recording in the middle of a 'perfect' set. And then you finally get a good recording and pass it out. And you wait, and you wait. Meanwhile, all the money you've spent on vinyl could've gone towards something more rewarding, like paying off your whole fucking car. But you don't care, cause you want the next new tune. You have to have it. It's an addiction. And you wait, and you wait. And how come there hasn't been a single damn call about my CD?!?! And so you keep buying more vinyl. And keep recording. And keep waiting... And then one day, it happens. You finally get a gig. And it's the best fucking feeling in the world. Good luck, Jimi. Just don't get too good, now. I don't need the competition :D I heard Metatrack was the bomb, though, so you should definitely check that shit out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicman Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 check outhttp://www.metatrackstudios.com/they are located @ 1404 Rhode Island Ave NWWashington DC 200055 blocks N of the McPhereson Sq metro, 6 blocks NE of Dupont Circle202-387-0717and they hold seminars and sh*t . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadamMillie Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 metatrack has wed night sessions that are supposed to be pretty good, my buds & i are planning to check it out soon, but this wed is drumnbass, ick (sorry to offend dnb lovers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcsglow Posted October 23 Author Report Share Posted October 23 Originally posted by shadygroovedc Metatrack Studios is exactly what you're looking for.http://www.metatrackstudios.comOr, I can hook you up with lessons for a nominal $25 per hour Either way, you'll be a superstar in three months. :D Actually, if you already know the basics, then it's all about practice. If you have no idea about the basics, then get someone to show you or go to Metatrack and have them show you.But after that, it's all about putting in hours and hours of practice till your back aches and you're hearing is gone and you're wondering what the fuck am I doing all this for? And then you spend thousands and thousands of dollars on vinyl, cause your collection's gotta be up to date. And every few weeks, you go through the joys of trying to record a CD, and deal with the nightmare of something always going wrong when you hit that damn record button. And then you finally get a good CD, and you pass it out, and you wait, and you wait. Meanwhile spending more and more money on vinyl, cause your shit's gotta be up to date. And then you wait, and you wait. And then you realize your CD is out of date. So you go through the whole ordeal of recording. And you have shit happen to you that never normally happens when you're not recording. Like the needle skips. Or the recorder inexplicably stops recording in the middle of a 'perfect' set. And then you finally get a good recording and pass it out. And you wait, and you wait. Meanwhile, all the money you've spent on vinyl could've gone towards something more rewarding, like paying off your whole fucking car. But you don't care, cause you want the next new tune. You have to have it. It's an addiction. And you wait, and you wait. And how come there hasn't been a single damn call about my CD?!?! And so you keep buying more vinyl. And keep recording. And keep waiting... And then one day, it happens. You finally get a gig. And it's the best fucking feeling in the world. Good luck, Jimi. Just don't get too good, now. I don't need the competition :D I heard Metatrack was the bomb, though, so you should definitely check that shit out. HOLY SHIT YO! THAT MUST OF BEEN THE FUNNIEST THING I'VE SEEN ALL DAY, NO BULLSHIT! so what's this about you hooking me up with lessons 25 per hour...tell me more g...pm or just post back here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadygroovedc Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 Originally posted by dcsglow HOLY SHIT YO! THAT MUST OF BEEN THE FUNNIEST THING I'VE SEEN ALL DAY, NO BULLSHIT! so what's this about you hooking me up with lessons 25 per hour...tell me more g...pm or just post back here Naw, dude. I was just kidding about the 25 per hour. Metatrack is the way to go. I'd definitely look into them. They've got phat ass equipment like the Allen & Heath Xone mixer or the Pioneer DJM-600, Techs, good monitors, etc. I'd go to one of their seminars, which I think is only like $10/hr or something. Then go and practice what you learn, and then if you hit the wall, go back and get some one-on-one. I'm always down for shootin' the shit about spinning, too. And there are a few good resources out there to check out. http://www.djsource.co.uk is pretty decent for tips and they've got a DJ message board. The problem is, it's got a bunch of kids on it so take any advice you hear on there with a grain of salt. I think the site is still good. Haven't checked it in a while, but they have links to basic tips and tricks which is probably the best I've seen anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chynado11 Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 whatever happened to just someone breaking out and practicing in your house..thats amazing now they have dj lessons?? it takes a good ear and someone that knows their rhythm..cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadygroovedc Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 Originally posted by chynado11 whatever happened to just someone breaking out and practicing in your house..thats amazing now they have dj lessons?? it takes a good ear and someone that knows their rhythm..cd It's all about practice. But it also helps to get pointers here and there. I think that's what Metatrack really can offer. Weekly lessons may be overkill. But every once in a while, having someone watch you and tell you what you're doing right and wrong can be very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicman Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 maybe this will be the start of a PhD program in DJ'ing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chynado11 Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 Originally posted by vicman maybe this will be the start of a PhD program in DJ'ing.... and how would this university's job placement be after you graduate hehehhee?? could i be a superstar djcd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicman Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 I can just envision some of the classes:Turntables 101Turntable Skillbuilding 101, 202, 303Crowd Control House 101Techno 101Trance 101DnB 101Research methods in DJ'ingQualitative DJ AnalysisQuantitative DJ AnalysisBiostatistical Approaches to DJ'ingCalling 911Contract NegotiationMedical Sciences Applied to DJ'ingThe Sociology of the DJWriting a Disertation for DJ'inganyone has more suggestions for the curriculum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chynado11 Posted October 23 Report Share Posted October 23 psychological reasoning when dealing with dj groupiesdrug 101- how to save yourself from passing out on a setcd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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