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Learn how to become a DJ with Vinyl Records,
From 59.96 C$ /h
DJs have become the new Rock Stars, ironically, because of digital DJ technology.
The 'art' of DJing began by taking two vinyl records and mixing them together. Sounds easy, but before you can start you need two records to mix. As the vinyl format is coming back and young aspiring DJs are becoming more interested in having a collection of physical records, they face the same challenges every historic DJ faced.
In this class, I will explain everything there is to know about vinyl DJing, from the shop counter to the platter... the shelf to the dance floor. Where to buy and how to buy the best; how to store and care for your collection; the layout of vinyl; navigating and playing a turntable; understanding the audio properties of phono; beat matching and equalisation; DJing technique and style.
In this class I will pass on over 25 years of DJing experience, and possibly inspire you to become a record collector and DJ.
The 'art' of DJing began by taking two vinyl records and mixing them together. Sounds easy, but before you can start you need two records to mix. As the vinyl format is coming back and young aspiring DJs are becoming more interested in having a collection of physical records, they face the same challenges every historic DJ faced.
In this class, I will explain everything there is to know about vinyl DJing, from the shop counter to the platter... the shelf to the dance floor. Where to buy and how to buy the best; how to store and care for your collection; the layout of vinyl; navigating and playing a turntable; understanding the audio properties of phono; beat matching and equalisation; DJing technique and style.
In this class I will pass on over 25 years of DJing experience, and possibly inspire you to become a record collector and DJ.
Extra information
Bring a record... if you can.
Location
At student's location :
- Around Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain
- Around Ibiza Town, Spain
At teacher's location :
- Carrer València, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
About Me
Hello Apprentus students,
My name is Ian. I'm 43 years old, I've lived and worked in Ibiza for 16 years as a DJ, event production manager and consultant. I was born and educated in London, and spent 8 years at Dulwich College where, amongst other subjects, I studied French, Latin and Spanish. I then graduated from The University of Kent with a BSc in Social Psychology, after which I became a teacher. Throughout that time, I built a reputation as a DJ, which resulted in me becoming an event producer and consultant.
My parents are Irish and I spent most of my school holidays in Ireland, but we also holidayed in Greece, France and the Balearics, which is why I feel at home in the Mediterranean. I have worked in many of Ibiza's language academies, teaching groups and individuals of all ages and competencies.
I have a deep knowledge of grammar in English and Spanish, but if I were to have a teaching 'style', you could call it 'flexible.' My ethos is that language is based on confidence in personal expression. I believe that all of my students have the intelligence to know how they want to express themselves, my job is to help them figure out how they can get better at doing that in a new language, English.
My name is Ian. I'm 43 years old, I've lived and worked in Ibiza for 16 years as a DJ, event production manager and consultant. I was born and educated in London, and spent 8 years at Dulwich College where, amongst other subjects, I studied French, Latin and Spanish. I then graduated from The University of Kent with a BSc in Social Psychology, after which I became a teacher. Throughout that time, I built a reputation as a DJ, which resulted in me becoming an event producer and consultant.
My parents are Irish and I spent most of my school holidays in Ireland, but we also holidayed in Greece, France and the Balearics, which is why I feel at home in the Mediterranean. I have worked in many of Ibiza's language academies, teaching groups and individuals of all ages and competencies.
I have a deep knowledge of grammar in English and Spanish, but if I were to have a teaching 'style', you could call it 'flexible.' My ethos is that language is based on confidence in personal expression. I believe that all of my students have the intelligence to know how they want to express themselves, my job is to help them figure out how they can get better at doing that in a new language, English.
Education
BSc in Social Psychology from The University of Kent at Canterbury (2003)
PGCE in Primary Education with Physical Education from The University of Roehampton (2005)
PGCE in Primary Education with Physical Education from The University of Roehampton (2005)
Experience / Qualifications
2003 - 2006: Unqualified teacher/School Sports Coordinator at Charlton School Academy
2008 - 2010: English Teacher at Instituto de Idiomas de Ibiza & Go Academy, Santa Gertrudis, Ibiza
2010 - Present: Private English Tutor
2018 - 2019: English Teacher at Britannia English Academy, Ibiza
2022 - 2024: English Teacher at So English Academy, Ibiza
2008 - 2010: English Teacher at Instituto de Idiomas de Ibiza & Go Academy, Santa Gertrudis, Ibiza
2010 - Present: Private English Tutor
2018 - 2019: English Teacher at Britannia English Academy, Ibiza
2022 - 2024: English Teacher at So English Academy, Ibiza
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Spanish
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
At teacher's location
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
I’ve lived in Ibiza for 16 years and taught English to adult and school age groups in many of the island’s language academies, as well as teaching privately in one-to-one lessons.
I try to personalise all of my classes to the student’s level, experience and goal. Beginner or advanced, school age or adult, the classes will focus on improving your language understanding, vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency.
Some examples of my classes and programmes include: Conversation and confidence in speaking English; School homework support; Exam preparation (Bachillerato, GCSE, A-Level, UCAS applications and entrance exams, Cambridge English Certificates); Business English; Professional communication in English; English grammar; English literature analysis.
I try to personalise all of my classes to the student’s level, experience and goal. Beginner or advanced, school age or adult, the classes will focus on improving your language understanding, vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency.
Some examples of my classes and programmes include: Conversation and confidence in speaking English; School homework support; Exam preparation (Bachillerato, GCSE, A-Level, UCAS applications and entrance exams, Cambridge English Certificates); Business English; Professional communication in English; English grammar; English literature analysis.
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