The DJ Project is an arts entrepreneurship program built on a hip-hop foundation. It uses music to engage young adults, giving them opportunities to develop in a context familiar to them. Through applied entrepreneurship, audio and video production, job readiness training and community service, The DJ Project model is a creative learning experience for the hip-hop generation.

Coming Soon:



Summer In The City Community Party
Fun for all ages: Jumpers, games, raffle prizes, resources for families & more.
Food, Music, Entertainment - ALL FREE !!!
August 2, 2008  12 noon - 4 p.m.
Precita Park - 300 Precita Avenue (between Folsom & Alabama) - SF
For more info or to be a resource:
Maybelle@TheDJproject.com or (415) 487-6703, 487-6734

In Progress:

The DJ Project is always looking for new faces to get in on the action. Classes run on 12 week cycles during the Summer (July-Sept), Fall (Nov-Jan) and Spring (Mar-May).

With our Spring cycle completed in May, we are currently recruiting for our Summer cycle set to begin on Monday, July 7. If you haven't been able to get in on the action, don't lose out. Be sure to be one of the first to apply for a VIP slot in our program.

If you think you got what it takes to be a part of the DJ Project, click here to download an application.

We're offering the following free classes to youth and young adults 12-26:

Introduction to Audio Production: Mon/Tues/Friday, 4:30-6:30 pm
In this class, students are exposed to basic beat-making using Reason, sampling, writing lyrics and recording. The class culminates in a public performance and each student leaves with a demo CD.

Introduction to DJ'ing: Weds/Thursday (Fri: Open Studio), 4:30-6:30-pm
Taught by world famous scratch DJ--DJ Quest!!! In this class, students will learn the basics of DJ'ing, equipment set-up, mixing and blending, scratch fundamentals and party DJ'ing. We use Technics 1200s, Pioneer CDJs and now Serrato - so you can mix your MP3 files!

Break Dance: Monday and Wednesday, 4-6pm (Open Enrollment)
Come and learn some fancy foot work by champion DEF ED instructor Miles a.k.a Milestone from the 5150 Crew.

Advanced Production: Weds/Thursday (2-4pm and 4:30-6:30pm)
Taught by Korise from BoogieShack, this class is open to all students that successfully graduated from our introductory classes.

Stay tuned for more information about upcoming Grind and Glory events. If you would like to give us feedback on last year's Grind and Glory or share your thoughts on what you would like to see for the next round, please click here.

For more detailed information on DJ Project activities, be sure to click the link to the right and receive our monthly eNewsletter. Peace!

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