Prepare to plunge your hands into the wax during this 90-minute turntablism-taster! The workshop will cover a quick history of vinyl DJing, turntable and mixer setup, signal flow, and essential gear tips, but then comes the fun part--practical skills: beatmatching, smooth mixing, cueing, cuts, drops, and an introduction to basic scratching. You’ll also pick up fundamental DJ etiquette and best practices—like track selection flow, proper vinyl handling, and monitoring techniques—so you can walk away ready to practice and impress. No prior experience required—just bring your curiosity and your rhythm.

Session A and Session B are identical workshops (two smaller class sizes accommodates hands-on instruction with limited gear)

SESSION A
Saturday, November 15th 2025
1 pm - 2:30 pm
@ 1256 Lloyd Center (view map)
2nd Floor, near Dicepool
(This is an intermediate level class but beginners are absolutely welcome)

$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.org for no-cost tickets)