Workshop Overview

Language

Portuguese, English

Duration

Difficulty

Beginner

Private Groups & Team Building

Min Group Size

Max Group Size

48 hours

Advance Booking Time

€100

Price Per Person (Groups)

Next Date

Upon Request

DJ fundamentals workshop in Lisbon for anyone who wants to understand what DJing actually involves before committing to equipment or committing to a style. Led by Camboja Selecta, one of Lisbon's most respected DJs and a key figure in the development of turntablism and scratch culture in Portugal, this session takes you from zero to a genuine working understanding

DJ fundamentals workshop in Lisbon for anyone who wants to understand what DJing actually involves before committing to equipment or committing to a style. Led by Camboja Selecta, one of Lisbon’s most respected DJs and a key figure in the development of turntablism and scratch culture in Portugal, this session takes you from zero to a genuine working understanding of sound systems, mixing techniques and beat matching in a single hands-on session. Minimum four participants and all professional equipment provided.

Camboja guides you through the fundamentals in sequence: equipment setup and how a DJ system works, basic beat matching and how to keep two tracks in time, and an introduction to scratching, the technique that separates a DJ from someone pressing play. The session also includes a practical equipment buying guide so you leave knowing exactly what to look for and what to spend if you want to continue at home. Camboja’s background spans reggae, soul, funk, jazz, African music and Hip Hop, with international experience in Salvador da Bahia alongside Brazilian music icons, and he brings that breadth of knowledge to how he teaches as much as to how he plays.

What you’ll learn

🎧 How to set up and operate professional DJ equipment

🎧 Basic beat matching techniques for keeping tracks in time

🎧 An introduction to scratching and turntablism

🎧 How to read and use a mixer with confidence

🎧 What equipment to buy and what to spend if you want to continue after the workshop

What’s included

🎚️ Access to professional DJ equipment throughout the session

🎚️ Full guidance from Camboja Selecta throughout

🎚️ A practical equipment buying guide to take away

What you leave with

A working foundation in DJ technique, the confidence to keep practising independently, and the knowledge to invest in the right equipment for where you want to go next.

I am Camboja Selecta, a DJ and music educator based in Lisbon with a fusion of influences spanning Hip Hop, reggae, soul, funk, jazz and African music. My contribution to the development of turntablism in Portugal through the Scratchers Anónimos collective is a milestone in the country’s Hip Hop culture, and I have spent years organising events, jams and workshops dedicated to training new generations of DJs and musicians. This workshop exists because I believe the fundamentals, learned properly from the beginning, make everything that follows possible.

Minimum 4 participants. No prior DJ or music experience needed.

Location Details

Travessa Recolhimento Lázaro Leitão, Lisbon, Portugal

Indoor Paid parking nearby

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Bookings close 24 hours before the workshop starts.

Your Teacher

Camboja Selecta

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Camboja has an incredible journey, with a unique fusion of musical influences and a strong connection to Hip Hop culture. He’s not only been part of the evolution of DJing in Lisbon, but also made a mark in the world of "scratch" and "turntablism." His blend of reggae, soul, funk, jazz, and African music in his work creating a distinct sound. He also has an international history, with experiences in Salvador da Bahia alongside Brazilian music icons.

His contribution to the development of "turntablism" in Portugal, through the Scratchers Anónimos collective, is a milestone for the country’s Hip Hop culture. He’s also organises events, jams, and workshops that are crucial for training new generations of DJs and musicians.

FAQ's

Não! Este workshop foi pensado para principiantes, por isso não precisas de ter experiência como DJ nem conhecimentos musicais prévios. Vais aprender os fundamentos desde o início, com o acompanhamento do Camboja Selecta.

Vais aprender a montar e utilizar equipamento profissional de DJ, explorar técnicas básicas de beatmatching para manter duas faixas sincronizadas, conhecer o funcionamento de uma mesa de mistura e ter uma primeira experiência com scratching e turntablism.

Sim! Terás acesso a equipamento profissional de DJ durante toda a sessão, pelo que não precisas de trazer o teu próprio material.

Sim! O workshop inclui um guia prático de compra de equipamento, com orientações sobre o que procurar e quanto investir, tendo em conta os teus objetivos. Assim, poderás tomar decisões mais informadas antes de comprares o teu primeiro equipamento.

Sim! É ideal para quem quer descobrir o mundo do DJing antes de investir em equipamento ou escolher um estilo musical específico. As influências musicais do Camboja Selecta proporcionam uma perspetiva abrangente sobre diferentes géneros e abordagens à música.

DJ Fundamentals Workshop | Learn to Mix with Camboja Selecta

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DJ Fundamentals Workshop | Learn to Mix with Camboja Selecta

Workshop Overview

What you’ll learn

What’s included

What you leave with

Location Details

Your Teacher

Camboja Selecta

FAQ's

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