In Person CPD & TRAINING FOR STAFF
Opportunities:
Learn how to host your own DJ clubs and maintain your own DJ equipment. Make huge savings and make DJing a permanent part of your organisation.
Learn how to support pupils to use DJ Skills at GCSE and Btec.
DJ skills can engage young people in music in a way that traditional instruments cannot.
DJing is an accessible entry point where all can feel culturally represented by choosing their own music.
DJing leads on to a range of varied and demanding skills, equivalent to learning any instrument, and which encourage self-discipline, reflective practise and self – efficacy.
Process:
NEW for the Academic Year 2024-2025: Face to Face teacher training is now available again.
For schools, music hubs, or youth organisations with a group of interested adults our lead tutor can travel to you for a day of DJ skills training.
We can train music teachers how to use DJ skills, train DJs local to you how to teach, or upskill existing music tech tutors.
We can focus on AQA or OCR GCSE/BTEC specifications as required.
Group size must be no more than 8.
The day lasts from 10am to 3pm. Ideal for inset days.
The fee is £500 (plus travel and accomodation if outside West Yorkshire).
For more information please simply contact us.
Why us:
Twenty years experience using DJing and music production within educational settings.
We understand the needs of both schools and students.
Discounts from our retail partners when you want to buy your own equipment.
Access equipment from the full range of providers.
No “exclusive” arrangements with expensive brands.
Delivered CPD to over 40 staff in roles from school teachers to occupational therapists.
Consulted with AQA examiners regarding the updated specification (2018) for DJ skills at GCSE level.
Developing further resources for the future.
We are available for follow-up sessions and queries via email/phone.
The Course consists of:
The role of a DJ and the equipment used.
How to DJ and mix music.
Different styles of music, mixing styles and the demand level of the techniques applied.
Linking DJing into the wider music curriculum, including how to assess DJ skills under the AQA or OCR GCSE specification.
Purchasing and maintaining equipment and music.
Licensing and copyright.
Who teaches the course:
Jim Reiss - Founder and Managing Director of DJ School UK.
Consultant to AQA exam board during the development of the specification for using DJing at GCSE.
Developed a range of Unit Award Scheme accreditations in DJ skills with the AQA board.
Delivered training to over 30 UK school staff.
Industry consultant for the foundation degree in DJ skills at Leeds Conservatoire.
Member of the Arts and Humanities Research Council funded “Contemporary Urban Music for Inclusion Network”.
Panel member for MUSIC:Leeds launchpad funding applications.
JIM REISS
DJ, TUTOR AND AN ORIGINAL FOUNDER
Testimonials:
“I like the fact the videos are brief and don’t go over the same thing again and again- we can always watch them back again if needed. Also like how they’re not just ‘how to DJ’ videos, but explain how what we’re learning can be used to engage young people. Especially helpful for giving peri tutors ideas I think.” - Sunderland Music Hub
"The training was perfect; clear, engaging and well-suited to our needs. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and developed the skills and understanding we needed to be able to introduce DJing into our music departments." - Music for Bedford Borough.
“The team absolutely loved the session. I can definitely see us using DJing in our clubs and especially as a tool to engage young people in wellbeing support. The accessibility for young people makes it a really easy to use tool for building confidence and self-esteem.” - Lincoln YMCA
"Thank you for the GCSE Music Spec CPD. Your expert teaching has helped me understand how students can plan and prepare a performance in line with the AQA specification and curriculum" - Head of Expressive Arts, Newark Academy.
"Thanks for the training. M*** is already applying it in his classrooms, wants to get his own kit and keep the music hub going over summer so he can dig deeper!" Music Area Leader, Learning and Inclusion, Dorset.