RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS
These are intended to help teachers and students at all levels. Especially popular is our JARGON BUSTING Glossary and our CPD videos.
If you have a specific query feel free to send us a direct message.
Jargon Busting: Our dictionary of terms will help you understand all those terms and words used in the DJ world. It can be found by clicking HERE or the button below:
Tutorials for teachers and staff:
LMEP Resources for Leeds Schools:
Click the button for a dedicated page full of resources developed with the Leeds Music Education Partnership for Primary and Secondary students:
Printable quiz booklet for students
Shown here is our cross-curricular resource booklet for students. The booklet contains literacy, numeracy, geography, history and music curriculum learning outcomes all based on the theme of DJing.
It is not age or ability-specific and teachers are advised to choose specific pages which suit their class.
You can click on the image or here for a downloadable copy.
You can click here for an online interactive version for smart boards.
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How loudspeakers work:
Technical tips
Turntablism Tutorials by DJ Angelo
Why vinyl is amazing!
Here is a great comparison of whether Serato DJ or Rekordbox are the best routes for you to choose as a digital DJ.
https://djtechreviews.com/serato-dj-or-rekordbox-dj
This great site has no end of resources and tips for producers who love bass music:
https://www.educationandbass.online/
This link takes you straight to the fantastic history of HIP-HOP shared by Google on the 44th Anniversary of the Birth of Hip-Hop.
Click here to have a go at the Google celebration of the 44th Anniversary HipHop.
It includes a free interactive app that demonstrates how to mix breaks in records – so much fun!
This amazing resource shows you how to make your own audio cables.
http://www.doctormix.com/blog/how-to-make-audio-cables
This is how vinyl works! This gif shows a close up of the stylus on the vinyl.
Some favourite sites and most-trusted software:
Serato DJ – Our partner and sponsor and easily the most trouble-free digital DJ software for beginner to professional.
Ableton – Our partner and sponsor and easily the most trouble-free music production software for beginner to professional.
Digital DJ Tips site – excellent reviews of current DJ equipment.
https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews-all/dj-gear
DJ Tech Tools – Forward-thinking pioneers of DJ technology.
An in-depth look at audio cables for DJing: https://homedjstudio.com/dj-cables/
What audio cable should you use?
Image from landr.com Full blog post available here.
Scratch technique refreshers
How Scratch DJs work as a live band
How Vinyl records work:
Special Treat - some of our favourite (non-explicit) turntablist routines
Musical Bunnies - Just because...
MixButton advice and tips:
MixButton offer online mixing and mastering and have a really valuable advice and tips page.
Click the button below to view their pages:
