So You Wanna DJ? Best Buy Brings Free DJ Workshops to Waterfront

Come see Pittsburgh area locals in action as they learn how to mix and scratch from DJ Sneek of the Scratch DJ Academy, one of the world’s leading brands in DJ and music production education.

It’s also an opportunity to check out Best Buy’s wide selection of music equipment, which will be utilized for the six-session series. Additional highlights include:

• Performance by internationally renowned DJ Sneek
• Chances to win select products, including Beats by Dr. Dre studio headphone.

When:				680 Waterfront Dr E
		Workshop 1: Kick it Off Right – History, Equipment, & Cueing a Sound
		(Featuring DJ Sneak)
				Thursday, January 20, 2011
				6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
		Workshop 2: Building Block – Droppin’ on the “1”
				Thursday, January 27, 2011
				7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
		Workshop 3: First Step to a Mix – Droppin’ on the “1” and BPM
				Thursday, February 3, 2011
				7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
		Workshop 4: The Real Deal – Beat-Matching & Creating a Set
				Thursday, February 10, 2011
				7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
		Workshop 5: Take It Up a Notch – Scratching & Advanced Beat-Matching
				Thursday, February 17, 2011
				7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
		Workshop 6: Showing Off Your Skills – Review, Performances, & Next Steps
				Thursday, February 24, 2011
				7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where:		Best Buy 680 Waterfront Dr E 412-476-8061 Visit www.bestbuy.com/DJworkshop for more information
Why:		Pittsburgh is one of two cities where Best Buy customers can engage in this interactive experience with one of the top DJ production educators in the world. Using products found in Best Buy stores nationwide, participants can live out their fantasies by learning how to DJ from actual, established professionals. The sessions build on one another, beginning from the ground up and building a complete skill set as an amateur DJ. In addition, Best Buy is offering several exciting sweepstakes, including an opportunity to win popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.
Visuals/ Interviews:		Full set-up of DJ equipment provided by and available at Best Buy stores TV crews and photographers welcome Top DJs from Scratch Academy, including DJ Hapa and DJ Sneek are available for interviews to demonstrate the wide array of music products that are available at Best Buy