This document discusses plans by the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library to offer introductory digital DJ lessons and programs for teens. It describes receiving a $1000 grant for Teen Tech Week 2015 to purchase DJ equipment including Pioneer controllers and headphones. The library will offer basic DJ concept lessons, workshops over several weeks, and opportunities for open sessions and a DJ battle. The goal is to help teens learn new skills in digital literacy, music, and technology.

1. Melvin Racelis
Children’s Services Librarian
Biane Library @ Victoria Gardens
R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Drop the Beat:
Intro to Digital DJ-ing

2. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
CLA Drop the Beat!
 What is DJ-ing?
 Why digital DJ-ing in the library?
 Teen Tech Week 2015 YALSA/Best Buy grant
 DJ programs
 Lesson, open session, DJ Battle!

3. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
What is DJ-ing?
 DJ or Deejay – Disk Jockey
 Playing and mixing together recorded music and sounds
 Turntablism/Controllerism – Using DJ equipment to
manipulate sounds and create musical patterns

4. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Analog vs. Digital
 Vinyl vs. CDs vs. Mp3s (several crates vs. one computer)

5. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Why digital DJ-ing in the library?
 Build digital literacy skills
 2014 Teen Plan of Service/Needs Assessment
 Music/Arts and Technology
 Connected learning: personal interests and DJ profession
 Play and learning with Media Technology

6. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Benefits of DJ-ing in the Library
 Learn and gain non-traditional skills
 Connect with others interested in DJ-ing
 Access technology they might not have access to
 Engage in self-expression
 Create a mix!

7. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Teen Tech Week 2015 Grant
$1,000 to promote digital literacy for Teen Tech Week!

8. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Pioneer DDJ-SB: $200 x3

9. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Serato DJ Intro

10. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Gemini DJX03 Headphones: $8.99 x 3

11. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
RCA to 3.5mm Y Cables: $5.59 x 3

12. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
iMaschine app by Native Instruments
$4.99 x 18
 Create a beat on 16 pads
 Add a melody with the keyboard
 Record vocals
 Add samples

13. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Other equipment needed

14. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
DJ Programs!

15. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Teen Tech Week: Intro to Digital DJ-i
 Ages 12-17
 Story Theater
 Basic DJ concepts

16. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Partnership with RC Teen Center
 Tweens and Teens
 Teen Center
 Basic DJ concepts

17. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
STEM Petting Zoos
 Ages 7+
 Self-guided space
 Opportunity to
explore various
devices

18. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Summer in the City Demo Booth
 Summer Reading
program Kickoff at
Central Park
 Partnership with city
departments
 Around 1,000 in
attendance

19. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Past Library DJ/Bboy/Bgirl Sessions
 Chino Hills Branch Library
(2009-2012)
 Ages 12-18
 Weekly
 One DJ set up
 Open Dance floor

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DJ Program Ideas
 Workshop series over several weeks
culminating in mix CD
 Makerspaces/labs
 Teen volunteer parties
 Partnerships/Outreach events

21.  Mixing/beat matching
 Cue Points
 Looping
 Scratching
 Open session and DJ battle!
R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
DJ-ing Lesson

22. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Mixing / Beat Matching
Matching the
kick and the
snare of two
tracks

23. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Cue Points
Setting a time
marker/trigger at
a particular point

24. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Looping
Looping a section
of a track

25. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Scratching

26. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Open Session and DJ Battle!

27. Melvin Racelis
melvin.racelis@cityofrc.us
909-477-2720 #5062
R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Questions?

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References
 iMaschine app: http://www.native-
instruments.com/en/products/maschine/maschine-for-ios/imaschine/
 Pioneer DDJ-SB Controller:
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/product/controller/ddj-
sb/black/overview
 Serato DJ Intro: https://serato.com/
 YALSA Teen Tech Week Grant:
http://teentechweek.ning.com/page/grants-funding