DJ fundamentals
Students learn to use DJ controllers, headphones, software, and professional equipment safely and confidently.
FREE • AGES 8–18
Learn to DJ.
Create with confidence.
Lead with purpose.
Hands-on DJ training that combines music, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership in one unforgettable learning experience.
50+YOUTH SERVED
MIXCREATELEADPERFORM
Program overview
Where music, technology, business, and leadership meet.
Students do more than learn the controls.
Through guided instruction, collaborative activities, independent practice, and performance opportunities, young people learn to mix music, express themselves, solve problems, and work effectively with others.
By the end of the program, participants leave with practical DJ skills, a clearer understanding of the music industry, and the confidence to turn creative interests into real-world opportunities.
The curriculum
Four parts.
One complete mix.
Beginner-friendly instruction builds skills step by step, with time to practice and create.
Music + mixing
Song structure, rhythm, tempo, cueing, transitions, music selection, and the skills behind a smooth mix.
Creative business
Branding, creative identity, professionalism, entrepreneurship, and opportunities across the music industry.
Leadership + performance
Communication, teamwork, decision-making, stage presence, and preparation for a final performance.
Program fit
Flexible for different
youth spaces.
The DJ Program can be adapted for elementary, middle, and high school groups based on the setting and student needs.
Workshops
Short sessions introducing DJ equipment and foundational creative music skills.
Enrichment
After-school, summer, or partner programming for deeper music technology learning.
Performance
Practice communication, creative decisions, stage presence, and sharing a final mix.
TURNITUP.
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DJ moments
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