Deckademics Launches Weekly Classes Today | @deckademics

The brand new, and first and only, DJ school in Indianapolis opened its doors on Saturday, but today the new school has started their regular weekly classes.

Founded by DJ MetroGnome and “Sir” Doug Morris (of Old Soul Entertainment), Deckademics will operate Monday through Saturday with multiple classes each day for aspiring deejays. The classes aren’t just for beginners either as they offer classes for four different skill sets. The skill sets are listed below:

NOVICE: An Introduction To DJ’ing (6 weeks)
This introduction course will provide the framework to becoming a great DJ. You’ll learn the fundamentals such as the basics of scratching and mixing, counting BPM’s and recognizing song structure, dropping the song on beat, as well as historical and functional training. This class will set the standard for becoming the best DJ you can be!

AMATEUR: Application of Fundamentals (12 weeks)
This 12-week long course will allow you to build on to the knowledge base you gathered in the NOVICE class. In the AMATEUR course, you’ll delve deeper into scratching and mixing mechanics, beat-matching, and how to use a hands-on approach effectively with both the gear and the music simultaneously.

INTERMEDIATE: Studying the Craft (12 weeks)
This 12-week long course will allow you to flourish as you explore and implement new techniques. Here you’ll hone in on the art of blending, incorporating scratch combinations, utilizing the digital platform(s) & functions, learn how to effectively use different transition techniques and EQ’ing.

ADVANCED: Practice Makes Perfect (6 weeks)
This 6-week long course will provide you with final set of skills to master the turntables. You’ll focus on controlling a crowd, beat juggling, advanced scratch techniques, creating scratch sentences, and incorporating digital effects into your mix effectively.

Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? Still not sure if you want to commit? Well, Deckademics also offers something they call a “Weekend Warrior” crash course, which is a four-hour class held each and every Saturday that is an ideal economic option for those wanting to get familiar with the art of DJing, but may not want to invest that type of money or time right away.

I don’t know about you, but I’m interested.

You can check out more information on their classes schedule here, and go and check out their website here.