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T H E H E A V Y S O U N D P R E P . C O M

C I T Y C O L L E G E O F N E W Y O R K

SPRING // 2012

An all encompassing 10 sessions course which will include: Mixing,

Scratching, Blending, Music Theory & Business and Finance.

Due to an overwhelming demand, we will begin classes in Fall 2013!!!

Classes will be taught by accredited college professors as well as industry

professionals like Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, Statik Selektah & Afrika Bambaataa.

Courses will be offered at the City College of New York and The Schom-

burg Center.

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The Heavy Sound™ is a popular culture brand, active in the area of the arts and entertainment. We are a creative-collective of

accomplished artists and entrepreneurs, who develop fresh new sights, sounds and sub-cultural experiences. We are committed to

being thought leaders among our peer group, as we develop high quality goods, which aim to creatively inspire a discerning

audience. We seek to encourage a 'feel-good' attitude and promote an 'authentic' life of leisure in everything we do.

Working closely with some of Music's (+Film, Fashion & Design's) most recognized and emerging talent, The Heavy Sound™ has been

afforded the opportunity to engage in innovative endeavors along side of today's top talent.

Recently, The Heavy Sound™ was awarded the privilege of introducing to the mainstream – a premiere screening, and directorial

debut, to honor music icons A Tribe Called Quest – the documentary entitled “BEATS, RHYMES & LIFE, the travels of A Tribe Called

Quest”. This highly-anticipated auto-biographical film has been over two years in the making and garners the support of Hollywood

and the Music Industry’s most notable players.

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Classes will be taught by accredited

college professors as well as industry

professionals like Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, Statik

Selektah & Afrika Bambaataa.

The Heavy Sound™, a premiere music/lifestyle brand, embraces a

mission to showcase, classic, vintage, and emerging music from new

and established artists, deejays and musicians, is introducing a DJ

Workshop.

With this course you will learn from music's icons and in two locations.

The description entails, equipment and the function of eachmachine.

Utilizing effective scratching, timing, operating Serato, Traktor Scratch

Pro, CDJ's and vinyl mixing consoles. Learning, reading and under-

standing agreements and contracts cultivating and capitalizing on

funding to be lucrative. Having a manager, understanding their

functions, copywriting your logo and building your brand.

FALL SESSIONS // 10 Sessions - $559

At The City College of New York

ONESESSION

HISTORY OF THE DJ

Learning how this art form was started, you will be given the history

of the pioneers through a short film. A guest speaker continuing the

dialogue where the film leaves off. You will be given direction on the

gear you will be using and their functions. You will also be

introduced to learning how to be a business owner.

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SOFTWARE DRUM MACHINE MIXERS

You will learn basic music theory, song structure, fundamentals of

Abelton live software giving you a broad spectrum of the different

mediums used to play music. Lessons in analog vs. digital era, calculat-

ing BPM's (beats per minute), warping and time stretching, multi-track-

ing, beat structure, plug-ins and effects and why it's critical in keeping

the momentum going.

Class Outline

• Analog vs. Digital • Serato Program • Gear set up

• Understanding and calculating BPM's (beats per minute)

• Music Theory

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INTRO TO BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT

This class will be dedicated to learning the business side that's

important to your financial success. You will learn how to read

requests, negotiate contracts and agreements. What management

functions should entail. The importance of having an entertainment

attorney available . You will learn to understand the importance of

saving and having a financial advisor.

Class Outline

• Finance

• Contracts/Agreements

• Basics to management functions

• Entertainment attorney

SESSIONTHREE

SCRATCH CLASS / BASICS TO MIXING

This session will touch on the different classifications of music. You

will learn how to blend music using different genres. Styles of

scratches like stab, chirp, transform, flare and other patterns will be

in detail. Utilizing basic turntables techniques like looping and

drumming, beat juggling, timing, syncopation, and combinations

will be taught. You will also learn how to market and brand building

yourself.

Class Outline

• Blending music

• Cross Genre mixing

• Styles of scratching

• Basic turntables techniques

• Looping and drumming

• Branding yourselfk

SESSION4

INTRO TO BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT

This class will be dedicated to learning the business side that's

important to your financial success. You will learn how to read

requests, negotiate contracts and agreements. What management

functions should entail. The importance of having an entertainment

attorney available . You will learn to understand the importance of

saving and having a financial advisor.

Class Outline

• Finance

• Contracts/Agreements

• Basics to management functions

• Entertainment attorney

“ H E A V Y S O U N D P R E P I S T H E B E S T P L A C EF O R A N E S P I R I N G D J T O H O N E T H E I R S K I L L S ! ”

SCRATCH CLASS / BASICS TO MIXING

This session will touch on the different classifications of music. You

will learn how to blend music using different genres. Styles of

scratches like stab, chirp, transform, flare and other patterns will be

in detail. Utilizing basic turntables techniques like looping and

drumming, beat juggling, timing, syncopation, and combinations

will be taught. You will also learn how to market and brand building

yourself.

Class Outline

• Blending music

• Cross Genre mixing

• Styles of scratching

• Basic turntables techniques

• Looping and drumming

• Branding yourselfk

“ H E A V Y S O U N D P R E P I S T H E B E S T P L A C EF O R A N E S P I R I N G D J T O H O N E T H E I R S K I L L S ! ”

- TA L I B K W E L IS P E C I A L I N V I T E D G U E S T S P E A K E R

MARKETING YOURSELF

This will be an accelerated session on marketing yourself and your

craft. Utilizing social media like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.

and learning how to have professional pages.

Class Outline

• Marketing basics

• Networking

• Presentation

BUILDING YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY // ADVANCED MIXING

Knowing how and what to look for when troubleshooting. Learning

frequency channels for the microphone and monitors also patching

(plug-ins) wires correctly. Being certain your gear is functioning

properly before a performance.

Class Outline

• Building your music library

• Categorizing songs making your playlists

• Songs that complement each other

• Transitioning from one other DJ to create a full set

• Sound adjustment levels

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SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT/CLASSROOM SETTING

With the summarization of prior lessons you will showcase your work in front of the class.

Class Outline

• Summarization of lessons in classroom

• Quiz

SEVENSESSION

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SESSION 4 - Scratch Class/Basics to Mixing // (FALL 2013)

at The City College of New York

This session will touch on the different classifications of music. You will

learn how to blend music using different genres. Styles of scratches like

stab, chirp, transform, flare and other patterns will be in detail. Utilizing

basic turntables techniques like looping and drumming, beat juggling,

timing, syncopation, and combinations will be taught. You will also

learn how to market and brand building yourself.

CLASS OUTLINE

• Blending music

• Cross Genre mixing

• Styles of scratching

• Basic turntables techniques

• Looping and drumming

• Branding yourselfk

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“ T H E H E A V Y S O U N D P R E P ! ”

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“ H E A V Y S O U N D I S T H E G R E A T E S T ! ”- TA L I B K W E L I

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