This unit builds practical skills to mix music for a live audience. Lectures and workshops develop the techniques necessary for DJ-ing and laptop performance across a variety of musical styles such as Hip Hop, Dance, Ambient and experimental Electronica. Students have a choice of specialising in vinyl and/or CD DJ-ing and are introduced to Ableton Live software as a tool for laptop performance. Guest artists host lecture/workshops in their areas of expertise. This unit caters to a variety of skill levels with both beginning and advanced students welcome. -- Course Website
Instructor: Mr Maro Kassis
Prerequisites: 39cp