After successfully piloting in 2002 Just Addictive Music (JAM) is pleased to announce the official launch of Beats Diversity Workshops funded by The National Foundation for Youth Music and the Arts Council of England.

Beats Diversity workshops provide an inspiring and challenging arena for young people aged 12-18 to explore their musical interests and develop life skills through music, drumming, graffiti and Dj'ing.

Beats Diversity work with professional musicians, DJ's and producers and provide a total learning experience plus the chance for all participants to record their own unique piece of music in state-of-the-art recording facilities. Two modules, <<Recognising Rhythms>> and <<Introduction to Basic Audio Equipment>> are accredited by the Open College Network as an entry level qualification

The inclusion of DJs in these workshops will permit a wide variety of recorded music from around the world as well as well-known popular music to be blended with authentic rhythms. Familiar rhythms such as dance, hip-hop, soca, samba, jazz and reggae will be included blending street culture with traditional rhythm.


at a selection of previous projects this will give you a better idea of what we can do for you.

Dj'ing and mixing skills – These workshop sessions are run by professional DJ's and offer expert guidance in all techniques used in the art of Dj'ing. Courses include beginners, advanced, taster sessions and weekly courses.
   

Experience Beats Diversity at the following locations:

Cube Media York College, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1UE 01904 708333 Saturday 3rd April then Monday 5th – Thursday 8th April www.cubemedia.biz

Red Tape Studios 50 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SP, 0114 2761151 Monday 12th - Friday 16th April www.redtape.org.uk

Host 21 Savile Mount, Leeds, LS7 3 HZ, 0113 3070178 Monday 16th - Friday 20th August www.hostleeds.com

JAM is the brainchild of Paul Pryce who spent three years in the Gambia and was captivated by the rhythms from this West African country. After returning to England he decided that fusing rhythms from Africa, Latin America and all round the globe would be a stimulating means of teaching young people. The organisation has developed a fascinating range of workshops all of which offer young people the opportunity to develop new skills and to appreciate a wide range of art forms.

For more information info@addictivemusic.org

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