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HANDS-ON COURSES



Our hands-on courses are conducted in a small, comfortable setting and are perfect for learning, practicing and fostering creativity. Knowledgeable instructors lead sessions that allow students of all levels to explore and develop skills and interests.

We offer beginner and intermediate level courses in a small group setting in areas of:

DJ’ing | Beat-making | Video Editing


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DJ'ING



Courses meet weekly for 6 weeks for a total of 6 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes each



  • Intro to DJ’ing:
    This course taught using VINYL ONLY. Instructor will focus on the most fundamental elements of DJ’ing including equipment set-up/overview, needle positioning, dual listening, counting bars, blending and basic scratching.

  • DJ’ing with Tech:
    This course is taught using a combination of VINYL and controllers and will build on the principles taught in Intro to DJ’ing 101. This course covers Serato training and provides students the core skills and knowledge to become a quality DJ.

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BEAT MAKING



Courses meet weekly for 6 weeks for a total of 6 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes each



  • Intro to Beat-making:
    In our introductory course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of creating beats from scratch in a small group setting. Participants from all backgrounds are welcome.

  • Intermediate Beat-making:
    For those who have taken our introductory course, we’re offering intermediate classes in the same format. Participants can expect to see a course more tailored to their skill level and interests which will include concepts and techniques such as - mixing, arranging, songwriting, sampling, and more.

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VIDEO EDITING



Courses meet weekly for 6 weeks for a total of 6 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes each





  • Intro to Video Editing:
    Our mission is to provide you with a complete overview of all the essential tools and skillsets used in the Adobe Premiere Pro. In our comprehensive 90 minute courses, students will learn to edit footage, add effects, and correctly export their work for social media platforms and the big screen.

  • Intermediate Video Editing:
    The intermediate course aims to introduce and integrate transitions, presets, and several basic editing techniques, into new or ongoing projects. Students will work on projects that have a duration of about 60 seconds, and will also learn about some basic custom configurations for individual projects.

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urban writer's club



Our Urban Writer’s Club was established to serve as a hub and a creative home for writers of various genres. Whether you write lyric





  • Whether you write lyrics, poetry, jokes, short stories, or screenplays joining our club can serve as a source of inspiration for those who find it challenging to get started or complete their own projects. It also provides opportunities to network, collaborate and become a part of our new urban writer’s community. Our monthly meetups are not designed as courses but rather a time and space to discuss relevant topics, headlines and issues that may serve as sources of inspiration to create content.

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