Hear It From the Front - DJ Workshops

# DJ Workshop Cohort A comprehensive three-month workshop series designed to provide hands-on DJ education and cultural conversation within the Hamilton music community. ## Partnership This workshop series was developed in partnership with **Hamilton Artists Inc.**, bringing together educational resources and community space for emerging DJs. ## Facilitators **Dunaway** and **Peachface Lovedeep** served as primary facilitators, bringing their expertise in both technical skills and cultural understanding of DJ practices. ## Workshop Structure ### February: "Setting the Dancefloor" - Introduction to DJ fundamentals - Understanding audience and environment - Basic mixing techniques - Cultural context and responsibility ### March: "Pushing Buttons and Turning Knobs" - Advanced technical skills - Equipment familiarity and troubleshooting - Creative mixing approaches - Live practice sessions ### April: Recap and Cultural Conversation - Integration of technical and cultural learning - Group reflection and discussion - Community building and networking - Future opportunities and next steps ## Educational Resources Participants received access to: - Slide deck PDFs for each workshop session - Workshop documentation and images - YouTube recordings for reference - Recommended reading materials ## Reflective Questions Explored Throughout the series, participants engaged with questions about: - The city's musical identity and local scenes - Personal listening habits and influences - The role and cultural significance of DJs - Community building through music ## Reference Materials The workshop referenced "Document Your Culture: A Manual" by Emma Warren, providing additional context for the cultural aspects of DJ practice. This workshop series exemplifies our commitment to providing alternative music education that combines technical skill development with cultural understanding and community building.