Scratch!

Your task for the DJ class next week is simple. Watch this film, and next week I want to know your favourite DJ from the film. Write a short blog post just explaining who you like, and what it is that made them stand out for you.

DJ Videos

Here are the DJ's you chose to look at for your research task. I will not be asking any further questions about these sets, but it will be a good idea to watch some different DJ's and analyse what they are doing with the music. What mixing techniques are they using?

• Beatmatching/blending
• EQ/filters
• Cutting
• Fades
• Scratching
• Spinbacks
• Sound FX

DJ class - week 1

Here are the notes from the board. It was interesting to hear your ideas on what a DJ is.

Please complete the following task before next week's lesson:

Choose a DJ (anybody, they don't have to come from the lists we made in class). Research the following, listing your research sources (not Wikipedia):

• biography (history-current)
• what music do they play?
• where do they play?
• what equipment do they use?
• find a video of the DJ playing, and embed it into your blog post

Booking a room

Production rooms are now available to book. You need to follow the guide on Grant's blog:

http://grantlesliewkc.blogspot.co.uk/p/room-booking.html

Logic quiz

We have put together a short quiz to help us find out what you know about Logic. Don't panic! The quiz is just designed to give us an idea of what you know so far, and what we should teach you in this class.

Click here to start the quiz

Music Production Yr 1 - Induction Task 2

Your second task is a test of your ability to research and show initiative, and to locate local music events. This is a vital part of being a musician - checking out your peers and professional artists.

Find a music event, attend and write a review of the gig. Think about the following points:
Where was the event?
Who was the event attended by?
Who was playing?
What musical genres were covered?
Who was a standout performer? Why?
How did the musicians interact with the audience?
What was your overall impression of the event?
What did you learn that you will apply to your own music?

Music Production Yr 1 - Induction Task 1

Your first task is a test of your ability to work independently, and your ability to analyse and write about music. It will also give you a good idea of the type of research skills you need on our course, we require you to listen to a wide range on music and use it to influence your own projects.

Listen to the album 'Abbey Road' by The Beatles and write a review. Points to consider are musical style, instrumentation, lyrical content, production techniques and sound etc.
Pick two tracks which stand out and talk about them in further detail, highlight what you like/dislike about these particular tracks.

This is your first piece of coursework. Treat this as you would any other academic essay.

Post this work onto your blog by Friday 16th September, with the label 'Induction Project'.