Dr Tipsy, aka Jason Santiago, is Founder of the West Coast DJ Academy. When asked, what is the purpose of doing the class and what would you like your students to get out of this class? Dr. Tipsy repsonds:
“To be able to rock a party or at least know how to mix 2 records together. I started this academy to give back to the DJ Culture who made me. I enjoy teaching others how to Mix records, make beats, blend tracks and read a crowd of party people by dropping the right tunes. We will be giving away free DJ lessons to readers who holla. Check the website www.hiphopundaground.com click on the West Coast Dj Academy flyer. We have 10 DJ teachers who are into all styles of music some spin at local clubs and bigger venues. I wanted to create a place where a person who wanted to DJ could get the knowledge first hand from A DJ ACADEMY. L.A. needed one. I have contacted the major and (not so major) record labels they will be kicking down WAX for the students to Practice on.“
The course is described as “a six-week course, [where] each instructor will lecture briefly and provide demonstrations. The bulk of each class is spent with students gaining hands on experience with turntables. Courses include: Equipment set-up and break-down, Hand to record and to fader technique, Music theory, Mixing and blending, Beat making, Scratching, Beat juggling.”
It’s located in the Highland Park area of North East Los Angeles. If you’re interested in the scheduling, call for class schedules at 877.267.4376. The tuition to enroll is S250. Check The Flyer.
He spins all kinds of music. He also does it accoding to the students tastes. He’s been deejaying for 15 years. And as he puts it, he’s a “Turntablist” who’s into “Reggae, [and] blending 50 Cent with Willie Nelson, that type of off the wall 80’s meets Hip-Hop meets 2004. But smooth, not like a jerky cut off, each records goes in tune together.” The 33 year old, Harlem born, Bronx raised, Los Angeles resident, deejay credits Kool Herc, Rammellzee, Jazzy Jay, Diamond D and The DITC Crew as his influences.
The West Coast DJ Academy is also hosting the L.A. DMC DJ Battles coming up in April 2005. DubCNN is helping with putting the Battles together, so expect the Exclusive coverage from us! You can sign up (online soon!) and get your skills ready for battle at the ACADEMY.
We stay doin’ it big!!! Shouts to Dr. Tipsy!
