LEARN HOW TO DJ: Exclusive Introductory Workshops in Montréal

DEX 101 is a two-hour workshop that will show you how to DJ. The strictly hands-on introductory program held at Club U.N. in Montreal in May and June only 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 choice.

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Top 1O Things To Expect From DEX 101

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

1) 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.
 

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

3) 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.

4) 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).

5) 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, Satoshi Tomiie, Harry “Choo Choo” Romero, Ultra Naté, Hector Romero, Black Coffee, Osunlade, Wally Lopez, Steve “Bear” Sas, Christian Pronovost, jojoflores and more.

6) 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.

7) 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.

8) 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.

9) Get discount deals 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.

10) Tell if DJing is something you should seriously pursue as a passion or profession and how long it will take you to master the technical aspect of mixing music live.
 

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
 

DEX 101 DJ workshop fees are usually $100 per participant for a class of 5 people. But for a limited now only and since we're in the low season (The whole summer is 100% sold out in advance to children camps, corporate retreats and private classes) you can grab your spot for only $70! (+ service charges) 
 

Only credit card payments are accepted to ensure efficiency.

Please be advised that this amazing discounted rate coupled with the fact that there are only a few sessions left, available spots tend to go fast so kindly book yours now to avoid disappointment! 

10% of your fee will be donated to Le Garde-Manger Pour Tous, a Montreal charity that we endorse, to fight child hunger in our beautiful city by providing 3000 warm and balanced meals to school children everyday. 

So, in a way, by learning how to DJ, you will be making a big difference in the lives of underprivileged Montreal kids.

You should also be aware that we do not offer refunds for cancellations. However: we are not crooks. 1) We will work with you to find your the next spot 2) If we manage to fill your vacant spot, we will get in touch to reimburse you.

So make sure that you can really attend before booking your spot :)

How to enroll
 

Each workshop is limited to a maximum of five (5) participants to allow for an intimate setting and a chance for everyone to have more than enough times on the decks.

The workshops are conducted in French or/and English depending on the language understood by all five participants.

Spots are available on a first-booked-first-served basis. No exceptions!
 

What you need to attend
 

Nothing! We will provide you with access to all of the DJ gear including accessories such as headphones.

We do however encourage an open mind and a clear understanding that while the basics will be explained and shown to you, it’s impossible to learn how to DJ like an international artist in two hours without prior training.

DEX 101 DJ Workshops May/June 2011 Schedule

May 23, 2011 6:00 PM (Monday)