Workshops that make DJing more inclusive, accessible and fun
offering both group and private instruction for all levels
Selecta School (formerly School of Beats) provides inclusive, accessible and fun DJ workshops for all skill levels, focusing on nurturing the innate ‘selecta’ within all of us. In our new home at the Gig Lab at Nice Rack Canada, we offer multiple setups with the latest Pioneer DJ equipment and premium sound, equipment discounts, private and group instruction, solo practice sessions and expertise from the Gig Lab.
Selecta School was founded by Me Time, a DJ, educator event producer and community advocate who engages dance music as a catalyst for social change.
Upcoming Dj workshops
2.5 hours of interactive learning
hands-on practice with cdjs
safer learning environment*
Small class size
meet and network with other djs
opportunity to ask all your burning questions
Press Play: Intro to DJing (Level 1)
1 beginner WORKSHOP + 4-week course
LEVEL: Beginner
2.5 hours/week for 5 weeks / 12.5 hours total of interactive learning and hands-on practice
For DJs with little to no experience to get a taste for what it’s all about and learn the fundamentals.
In this course, you will learn the foundational skills of DJing - from beatmatching, EQing, multiple transition techniques, Me Time's cue point system, sourcing and organizing your tracks, and basics of set building.
You'll also get to use your own music during class time to practice mixes.
By the end of this course, you will be able to perform a set on your chosen DJ platform.
You will also have:
Opportunities to ask all your burning questions
Hands-on practice with different DJ equipment
Safe, fun and interactive learning environment
*Students from this workshop may have the opportunity to play in a Selecta School showcase*
Registration
Please note the dates of this workshop:
101 - Tuesday, March 10 - 6:30-9pm OR Sunday, March 15 - 1:30-4pm
102 - Tuesday, March 17 - 6:30-9pm
103 - Tuesday, March 24 - 6:30-9pm
104 - Tuesday, March 31 - 6:30-9pm
~ READING WEEK - No class on April 7~
105 - Tuesday, April 14 - 6:30-9pm
Choose to just take the beginner workshop
or save $25 and reserve your spot by
signing up for the full course
Level Up: Expand your DJ Skills (Level 2)
4-week course
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
2.5 hours/week for 4 weeks / 10 hours total of interactive learning and hands-on practice
For DJs who’ve completed Level 1 or have a foundation in basic mixing and want to level up their skills.
In this course, you will build on your basic mixing foundation to explore mixing techniques, advanced EQing, effects, changing between genres/BPMs as well as marketing yourself for gigs, set building, prepping for a show and more!
You'll get to use your own music during hands-on class time to practice mixes.
By the end of this course, you will feel confident to play a dynamic set and land more gigs!
You will also have:
Opportunities to ask all your burning questions
Hands-on practice with Pioneer CDJ2000NXS2, DJM900NXS2 and XDJ-RX2
Safe, fun and interactive learning environment
*Students from this workshop may have the opportunity to play in a Selecta School showcase*
Registration
If you have questions about this level or are interested in booking 1-on-1 lessons, please contact us directly.
Please note the dates of this workshop:
201 - Thursday, March 19
202 - Thursday, March 26
203 - Thursday, April 2
~ READING WEEK - No class on April 9 ~
204 - Thursday, April 16
ACCESSIBILITY: There is 1 flight of stairs to enter the studio and thus, it is unfortunately not wheelchair accessibile. I offer in-home private/group lessons to support accessible learning. Please let me know of your accessibility needs and I will try my best to support your access to this space.
private lessons
available for 1-on-1 or small groups of 2-4
2 hours of hands-on instruction
adaptable to your specific needs and interests
opportunity to troubleshoot and ask burning questions
flexible location
Some examples of topics we can focus on:
Where do I start? Beginner’s guide to DJing
Learning new equipment or transitioning to CDJs
Practicing for a set or recording a mix
Moral and technical support at your first gig
Defining your musical style
Building your brand and getting gigs
*Safer Learning Environment
The aim of this course is to make DJing more accessible and inclusive as it has long been prioritized and gatekept by priviledged groups. We will be establishing norms and practices to ensure we can all learn and grow together in a safer way.
Mistakes are part of learning, which is why it's important that we hold space for each other that is free from judgement, discrimination or harassment.
GIg Lab
Book private CDJ practice time here!
The Gig Lab is a welcoming space to Learn, Listen & Love what you’re doing with music. In our space we offer equipment tutorials, programming support, instrument lessons & DJ rehearsal space.
Nice Rack Canada is a family-operated business that has been providing engineered solutions to musicians, producers, DJs, engineers & studios over 30 years. We offer competitive pricing on DJ Equipment, Musical Instruments, Home Studio / DAW & Pro Sound sales. Our sales platform is integrated with our technical expertise to provide music makers with custom solutions that reflect each customer uniquely.
Contact the Gig Lab for all your music equipment needs.
