Every wanted to learn how to DJ? We've got you covered! Join our Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) as we host a DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu! 

Whether you already DJ or are a complete beginner, this course is a great place to get started.  Learn how to download and organize your music collection, use Rekordbox to prepare your playlists, and mix harmonically.  Preparing your set – Learn about the different formats and how to download and organize your music library. Get your hands on the controls and learn how to load your tracks.  From there we will go over how the DJ equipment is set-up and go over some options so that if you decide to buy your own you’ll be set to play in no time.  You will have a chance to play a track on a Pioneer DDJ mixer.

Instructor Bio:

Hailing from Taipei, Taiwan, a city with a thriving nightlife that goes until the wee hours of the morning, Yuka grew up with the birth of the electronic music scene in Asia in the late 90s. She began DJ’ing while living in London in Camden town, getting trained at the London Sound Academy.

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all young adults in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This is a good opportunity for students to fulfill community service credits, obtain job skills, develop leadership abilities, and acquire college extracurricular experience. Also, ACT is a great outlet to meet great friends and most importantly, have fun with other like-minded individuals.

Questions?  Contact Librarian Jackie Danziger (danzigerj@santacruzpl.org)