Description
🎶 Music Production & DJ Skills
Starts 11th November | Tuesdays 2–4 PM
Join our 4-week Music Production & DJ Skills Workshop to explore creative music-making and develop practical skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Each session will run for 2 hours: the first hour will focus on music production, learning to create beats, loops, and tracks; the second hour will focus on DJing skills, with the flexibility to adapt based on participant interests. These sessions aim to boost confidence, creativity, and wellbeing through music.
📍 When & Where
🗓 Starts: Tuesday 11th November 2025 and runs for 4 weekly sessions (Nov 11th, 18th, 25th, and Dec 2nd)
🕓 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm (weekly for 4 weeks)
💷 Cost: £5 per session
📍 Location: Sew Mindful Crafts CIC, 5 York Buildings, Edlington Lane, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1BU
Please note: You need to make a booking for each individual date you wish to attend. You do not need to book all sessions to access these classes.
🎧 What You’ll Learn – Schedule
Week 1
Hour 1 – Music Production: Introduction to Music Production
-Overview of the music production process
-Genres and styles
-Role of a producer
-Software setup and navigation
Hour 2 – DJing: Introduction to DJing
-Introduction to DJ culture
-Types of DJs (club, radio, mobile, turntablist)
-Overview of DJ genres and styles
Week 2
Hour 1 – Music Production: Audio & MIDI Basics
-Difference between audio and MIDI
-Recording and editing MIDI
-Using virtual instruments
-Basic beat creation
Hour 2 – DJing: Gear & Software Setup
-DJ controllers, mixers, turntables, headphones
-Introduction to DJ software (Serato, Rekordbox, Traktor, Virtual DJ)
-Setting up your home DJ rig
Week 3
Hour 1 – Music Production: Sound Design Introduction
-Synths vs samplers
-Exploring presets
-Basic synthesis concepts (oscillators, filters, envelopes)
Hour 2 – DJing: Music Library & Organization
-File formats and audio quality
-Organizing tracks by genre, BPM, key
-Creating playlists and crates
Week 4
Hour 1 – Music Production: Building a Simple Track
-Layering drums, bass, and melody
-Arranging a basic loop
-Exporting your first track
Hour 2 – DJing: Beatmatching Basics
-Understanding tempo and BPM
-Manual beatmatching vs sync
-Cueing and headphone monitoring
💬 Why Join Us?
Build practical music production and DJing skills
Boost creativity and confidence in a supportive environment
Work at your own pace with guidance from experienced tutors
Meet others with similar interests in a relaxed, inclusive space
♿ Accessibility & Support
Fully wheelchair-accessible venue
Free on-site parking
Air-conditioned building
Friendly, inclusive atmosphere with support for neurodiverse participants
- Free Tea and Coffees, and use of our kitchen facilities
