DJ course for children in brief

Learn to spin and mix music on a DJ set and independently give fat performances at a party full of crowds. Create your own remixes and mash-ups and let the audience go wild to your self-mixed music. Spin at school parties, birthdays and for your friends and family. This course is not only instructive but also a lot of fun because you can start making music and performing right away.

Program

What to expect.

• Choosing tracks
• Learning to operate the DJ device
• Use of effects such as: reverb, echo, flanger and delay
• Different techniques and mixes
• Performing independently as a DJ

Target

For whom. 8 to 12 years old
No experience necessary, you will learn everything during the course.

Lesson duration and number of lessons

How long is a class? A lesson lasts 45 minutes. Every Friday for 10 weeks (except vacations).

Teaching Materials

What to buy yourself?

• Headphones (not bluetooth but with cable)

What is present at Platform C?

• DJ equipment
• Hundreds of songs from the teacher

Homework

Yes. 15-20 minutes per week discovering or collecting music that we will practice with. If in possession of your own DJ set, repeat lessons covered at home for optimal results and progress.

Working form during the course

Teacher will explain new techniques, skills and tricks each week after which students will work and experiment independently. At the end of the lesson we show each other how we are going to apply these and what variations on them are possible.

Advantages

Why choose this course at Platform C?

Expert lecturer - Shivan Yasin studied electronic music and audio engineering at the Haarlem Conservatory of Music and is currently working on various projects and with various artists.
Practical Experience - Shivan regularly organizes outdoor performances where students can independently display their learned material to a large audience.
Support - Shivan actively helps students achieve and realize their dreams as DJs and artists, including artist branding.

Result

What can you do afterwards?

• Independently rotate at various parties and events
• Command of the DJ device at an advanced level
• The basics of making your own beats and music on the computer
• Playing your own created beats/music as a DJ

About the teacher

Shivan Yasin learned to play piano and guitar as a small child, and at a later age he was introduced to electronic music. He has not changed his musical style since then. During his musical career, Shivan has had the opportunity to experience several highlights and receive awards. He currently works with various artists on a variety of projects and helps young DJs realize their dreams.