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Win a Soul Candi DJ101 course with MyCityByNight
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be on the other side of the decks, then best you pay attention to this competition brought to you by the Soul Candi Institute of Music and us at MyCityByNight. Yes, now it’s your chance to get the crowd pulsating with your amazing tunes, track progression and seamless mixing as you learn the basics of djing in the Soul Candi DJ 101 course.
The Soul Candi Institute of Music’s (SCIM) DJ101 course runs for two months and students can start at any time, space permitting. Class is twice a week with one practical and one theory lecture per week. Upon successful completion of the course the student will receive a certificate, allowing them to take on the World and start plying their trade at venues around the country.
From turntables to laptops and beyond, the array of technology at the disposal of the modern DJ is almost endless – the SCIM DJ facilities are both a tribute to the classic and vintage gear that has defined the history of the profession and a glimpse into the technologies that will shape its future – rest assured that once you complete the course you’ll be pretty well-versed in all of the necessary areas.
Since 2004 the SCIM has been THE place to go for the most up to date training in music production and DJ skills. SCIM’s mission is to educate, train and shape students to excel in music as a career, whilst optimising the opportunities for the students and the industry alike, through partnerships and interaction with brands like MyCityByNight and of course through leveraging the strength of the Soul Candi Record Label (Africa’s biggest independent record label).
Visit http://www.scim.co.za/ for more info on the DJ101 and other courses.
DJ 101 course details:
Where: Soul Candi Institute of Music, Cape Town or Johannesburg
Address: Cape Town - Somerset Square Somerset Rd, Cape Town 8001
Johannesburg – Shop No. 2, Reithmrere, 81 Corlett Drive, Melrose
When: Start anytime, space permitting.
Duration: 10 weeks
Lectures: 2 lessons per week (1 hour theory and 2 hours practical)
Costs: R3 500 (Payment in full)
For more information contact:
Cape Town:
Emile Oudejans
021 418 0972
Johannesburg:
011 440 1795
Competition Time:
We’re giving away a DJ101 course to one lucky winner from Cape Town. To win simply leave us a comment below telling us why you need this course, follow us on Twitter and let us know you’re there & keen to win! : MyCityByNight – (click here) @Craig_Stack – (click here) @RickyByNight – (click here)
17 Comments
Hey guys,
My older brother was always a DJ when I was growing up, so I had a love for music from the beginning and he always used to take me behind the DJ box and show me whats what. This started me playing house parties and things like that, but now I’m older and he’s older and we kind of let that fade away from us.
My best friend is trying to make his name as a DJ in the US. Together we’ve tried to play a set or two when he is down but its a total catch 22 situation. To get back into it, I need to get on some decks…….but the only way to do that is to play a set somewhere. I have been trying to save up to buy a controller or a mixer or something just so that I can practice at home, but DJ equipment is just too expensive.
I am passionate about this and I would love to be able to get back into it any way I can.
My music journey started like most others (with a free DL of Virtual DJ) at an early age. I’ve recently been playing on controllers and have manage a couple of bookings whilst constantly learning from those around me. I would love this opportunity to learn about the in’s and out’s of mixing beyond the sync button and really understand more about the music I’m playing not only for myself but for those i hope to play in front of in the future.
So PLEASE MyCityByNight take my passion for music to the next level!
Hey
Ive always had a passion for music. From classical all the way through to the hardest, heaviest rock. I’ll listen to Richard Clayderman and Metallica right after each other. Ive fallen in love with EDM and the whole digital DJ era, so much so that I’ve bought myself a controller this past Christmas and teaching myself to DJ on my laptop. So no more mouse and Keyboard. I think this would be perfect opportunity for me to learn and hone the skills that i do have and hopefully tap into something I never knew I had and experienced DJs can see.
A few of my mates are DJs in Town and Claremont and just watching them do their thing and move the crowd is awesome and I want to be a part of that. I have played at house parties but I’d really like to learn more about the music, structure of tracks and the many different ways to manipulate music and put them together to make bangers! If I could do this everyday of my life Id do it in an instant and I’m sure this would be the first step!
So please choose me! I’m Keen as!
My voice sucks, so my dreams of being a singer have been dashed
Music is my life-blood. In 2012 I went to my first outdoor party and I am DYING to learn how to dj. Unfortunately I definitely can’t afford to pay for a course, so if you pick me, I will play at all your future MCBN events for FREE 
Oh man…this would be SO awesome. Music is my world…I eat, sleep and breathe music. If I have to beg I’ll beg…lol….an amazing prize!
I am 16 years old,started Dj’ing at age of 13 last ehn I was 15 years old I have played with Donald(artist) Revolutions,Clock,Complexion and other SA popular Djs at Mahwelereng stadium,nowadays I am playing at Mogalakwena Beach Pub(Recently recommended as Mkp Pub that’s got the Vibe) the most interesting thing is the Talent I have at this age,I had an advise from Nteeze of the Dowa entertainment to go for this Course which is in my heart,I have choosen this course because I have passion,commitment,and love for music and I dream to go places as Dj Shimza who is from the hands of Soul Candy.
I need this course, I’ve got love for deejaying and there are few female than male dj’s.
Given this opportunity I would make sure I carry the Soul Candi name high, please give it to a female
and that is ME.
I would not be entering this competition if I did not have an extreme passion for music, so trying to convince you that I have more passion would be wasting my time and yours.
I have tried to learn to mix for a few years now but have been let down every time I got an opportunity. I am fortunate enough to have friends who have the equipment but on the numerous times that I have asked them to teach me ‘something’ always comes up.
So now I stumbled across this competition, which I am not sure if it is finished yet or not and I thought that I had to try at least one more time. I have a music collection which holds all the space on my 250GB macbook pro. If I could get compensated for all the time I search for and download music I would be a very rich man. All my friends always tell me DJing is something I should pursue and trust me, I have tried. This will be my last attempt so please please please lets make this happen. Teach me how to mix some groovy deep tunes and break some harder progressive…
I have always been so eager to learn how DJ equipment etc works,i am super dedicated and would use this course to my full advantage. I have done a small 3 months sound engineering course, so this course would really help me develop my skills and aid in increasing my ability to perform and produce sick beats. I really need this opportunity.
i am so passionate about producing music. I have a MAC, i have a few producing programmes and i have the pure dedication, please give me this opportunity to change a hobby into a lifestyle
Big ups to Marcel, You really do deserve this, Ever since we have known you, you have been so flippen passionate about music and producing. This course will be a step in the right direction for you ! BEST OF LUCK
i am at my late 20s from khayelitsha one of the rough community in the western cape.i have been dreaming of becoming a dj since the eraly age but did not know hwere to go, but for me to get this soul candi will show young people at my community no matter which back ground you coming you can do what ever you dreamt of doing. this will give an opportunity to meet the soul candi own label dj’s such as Blanka and Adzey,Thibo Tazz and many more in Cpt.
Working in a club, I watch DJs for a living, but I never know what they’re doing back there! I would love the opportunity to learn and even get up there one day!
Working in a club, I watch DJs for a living, but I never know what they’re doing back there! I would love the opportunity to learn and even get up there one day!
Holding both thumbs man ! would absolutely dig to do a DJ101 course!
After a bit of decision making from the client we can finally announce that Theophil Ningiza is the winner of the DJ 101 course. Expect us to be in touch soon!
i want to turn my hobby into a career cause i live to do music so i figured that music n dj are part of my life