Deckademics

DJ Cinnamon. DJ Knowledge. DJ Sweets. Ok, so after one DJ class at Deckademics I’m not quite ready to conquer the world of DJing, but for one day I had a blast trying!
Deckademics is truly a gem. It is the first and only DJ school in Indy. It was started by Indy’s cultural ambassador Douglas Morris also know as Sir Doug and, in my humble opinion, one of Indy’s BEST DJ’s Nick Saligoe other wise know as DJ MetroGnome.
My friend wanted to try a Deckademics class for her birthday, so I gladly joined in the celebration. We signed up for the Weekend Warrior course which is basically a 4 hour long crash course in the fundamentals of DJing. No experience is necessary. Trust me, we had ZERO experience. It was easy to sign up for the class on-​line. The class cost $ 75 (and well worth it I might add).
The day finally arrived for our class. I excitedly drove the school. There is free street parking available. The place is easy to miss, so drive slowly and look for the sign. We were warmly greeted by Nick and Doug then given an overview of the day. We were off on our adventure in DJing! We learned soooo much within the 4 hours. I seriously have a new found respect for DJ’s. Yes, it is insanely fun, but it can be challenging. Nick and Doug were personable and did a great job co-​leading our class. I especially appreciate Nick for finding some Bruno Mars tracks for me to work with. Man, I «heart» Bruno Mars. At the end of the course, we were able to use all of the skills we were taught to create a mini mix. This was one of the best parts! I was really DJing! I felt like a kid riding their bike for the first time without training wheels. It was exhilarating! The 4 hours went by quickly. We learned a lot, and had a BLAST in the process.
These classes are perfect teens and up. My 15 year old nephew completed the novice and amateur courses in DJing and has moved up to the intermediate level. He absolutely loves it!
Do yourself a favor, GO check this place and and TRY one of the classes. This is something fun and definitely unique to try. You won’t regret it. I hope to return soon for one of their Date Night classes!