Learn How To DJ with Vinyl [Workshop]

Join Possible Worlds Co-Director/DJ Jason Skilz and DJ Kurt Yates in this introductory workshop to explore the basic tools to get started playing vinyl from a DJ perspective, from learning about equipment to techniques to programming to the roots of DJ culture, to then applying your new knowledge on the decks.

Based on the idea of turntables as instruments, Jason and Kurt will take participants through:

An overview of the roots of DJ culture
Essential equipment for DJing (turntables and DJ mixer) and how to use each
Selection and care of records
Beat matching, tempo control, mixing tracks, playing with sound
Programming and selection of tracks
Blending your first 1-2 songs on the decks.

Facilitators: Ottawa-based DJ Kurt Yates and Possible Worlds Co-Director/DJ Jason Skilz have been spinning and collecting records, each for over 15 years.