Programme
Day 1 is theory: the history of DJing, the club scene, DJ Matthew Bee's own experience and audio basics, before moving into practical DJ theory. Day 2 is practice: mixing, recording your first mix, publishing it and a professional photoshoot, with 1 to 3 guest speakers.
Day 1
Theory and gear
- The history of DJing and the club scene
- DJ Matthew Bee's own experience and path
- Audio basics and sound fundamentals
- Moving into practical DJ theory
- Hands-on with the gear: turntables, CDJ 350, RX3 controller, CDJ 2000 NX2
Day 2
Practice and your promo mix
- Mixing and recording your first mix
- Publishing the mix on your own Mixcloud profile
- Professional photography to start your DJ career
- 1 to 3 guest speakers
- You leave as a branded DJ, with your own name and mix
Format
The facts
2 days·at least 2× a year (autumn and spring)·max 3 students·in English if the group is from that language background·Pioneer DJ and Bose gear·headphones as a gift·support after the workshop
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior experience?
No. The workshop suits beginners as well as DJs who want to hear DJ Matthew Bee's experience first-hand.
What do I need to bring?
Just the desire to learn and become a DJ. You work on our professional gear, and you get a sponsored pair of headphones as a gift.
How many students are in a group?
At most three, so every student gets proper attention.
What gear do we use?
Each student works hands-on with several kinds of professional DJ gear: turntables, CDJ 350 and the RX3 controller, through to the CDJ 2000 NX2.
What do I get at the end?
A recorded promo mix on your own Mixcloud profile, professional photos to start your DJ career and a sponsored pair of headphones as a gift. Top students get a gig at Split venues and a B2B set with Matthew Bee.
Where does it take place?
Usually in Split, sometimes in Zagreb. The city is announced together with the dates.
Do you help with accommodation?
You arrange your own accommodation. The workshop is usually in Split, sometimes in Zagreb, and you know the city as soon as the dates are announced.
Can the workshop run in English?
Yes, if the group is from an English-speaking background.
How fast do you reply to an application?
Within a day.
How much does it cost and when is the next date?
Dates and price coming soon. We'll publish them here as soon as they're confirmed, and email them to everyone who has applied.
Does applying commit me to anything?
No. Applying is non-binding, and there's no deposit until the dates are confirmed.
Ready to apply?
Become a branded DJ
At most 3 students per edition. Send your application: we reply within a day, and send price and dates as soon as they are confirmed.