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1on1 Course: Scratching – Turntablism

Learning to scratch is one thing but training to become a turntablist is a whole new level all together. For this reason alone we drafted in the 2013 Online World DMC champion Jon1st to get you started from the ground up, and with a lot of practise and professional tutoring from Jon you’ll soon be on your way to producing a world class turntablism routine.

Below you’ll find an extensive list on some of the topics you can expect to cover throughout the lessons.

Course Topics

Beginner

  • Equipment Set Up for Scratching (Crossfaders, Needles, DVS/Jogwheel Settings, EQ settings)
  • What Sounds Can I Scratch?
  • Core Scratch Techniques (Baby Scratches, Cutting, Release Scratches, Drags, Transforms, Chirps, Stabs etc)
  • Efficient Hand Positioning
  • Begineer DVS Turntablism Techniques
  • Developing an Efficient Practice Regime
  • Developing Your Flow
  • Beat Juggling Fundamentals (Spinbacks and Looping)

Intermediate

  • Intermediate Scratch Techniques (Tears and Intermediate Fadeless Scratches, Twiddles, Crabs, Flares, Orbits etc)
  • Intermediate Beat Juggling (Basic Trick mixing Techniques and Loop Juggles)
  • Intermediate DVS Turntablism Techniques
  • Scratching With FX
  • Developing an Efficient Practice Regime
  • Developing Your Speed
  • Developing Your Flow
  • How to Incorporate Your Techniques into a Routine.

Advanced

  • Advanced Scratch Techniques (Advanced Combo Scratches and Advanced Fadeless Scratches)
  • Intermediate Beat Juggling (Advanced Trick Mixing, Advanced Loop Juggles, Breakdown Juggles and more)
  • Developing an Efficient Practice Regime
  • Developing Your Speed
  • Developing Your Flow
  • Developing Your Control of Pitch While Scratching
  • Scratching With FX
  • Advanced DVS Turntablism Techniques
  • How to Build a Turntablist Battle Routine.
  • How to Incorporate Your Techniques into a DJ Set.
  • How to Prepare Your Own Custom Scratch Tools
  • How to Prepare Your Own Custom Routine Tools
  • How to Record Scratches With A DAW
  • Personal Routine Development – constructively break down your own battle routines with the tutor

Costs

1 Day Course – £175.00
3 Day Course – £450.00
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NB: We have various set courses like this one, but our specialty is creating bespoke courses for individuals. In todays DJ & production world there’s such a wide range of technology and software and with the different needs we all have as individuals, creating a unique course means you get to learn exactly what you want, at the rate you want to learn at.