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Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!
Wednesday November 5

Instructor:​ DJ Erik

Date: Wednesday, November 5

Time:​ Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm Ages 8 -13

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm

Cost: $15

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!

In today’s world there are over 100million recorded songs available on streaming services. But which one do you choose to play NEXT? Learn the skills to rock the aux!

What: Intro to DJing
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Class Description:
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step behind the decks? Now’s your chance! Join professional DJ Erik Johnson for a series of hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops at the Belmar Arts Center.
This class is designed for anyone curious about DJing, whether you are a total beginner or a lifelong music lover and always wanted to give it a try. You’ll experience use of professional DJ equipment and also how that translates to your own music streaming or mobile DJing apps on smartphones and online.
Session Options:
Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm
Price: $15 per participant covers attendance for one session. Families and groups are welcome.

Each session has two parts:
1 Hour of Guided Instruction: Explore DJ equipment, learn the basics of beat matching, mixing, and how DJs bring the energy to a party.
1 Hour of Supervised Open Decks: Every participant gets time to mix a 3 song mini-set (about 7-8 minutes), and feel what it’s like to be in control of the music.
Goals: Every participant will leave with:
Direct experience using professional DJ gear.

Tips on how to bring DJ skills into mobile apps and at-home practice.

A fresh way to showcase the music they already love, and learn about and discover new 🔥songs!

Instagram is @dj_erik_nj

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!
Wednesday November 5

Instructor:​ DJ Erik

Date: Wednesday, November 5

Time:​ Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm Ages 8 -13

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm

Cost: $15

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!

In today’s world there are over 100million recorded songs available on streaming services. But which one do you choose to play NEXT? Learn the skills to rock the aux!

What: Intro to DJing
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Class Description:
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step behind the decks? Now’s your chance! Join professional DJ Erik Johnson for a series of hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops at the Belmar Arts Center.
This class is designed for anyone curious about DJing, whether you are a total beginner or a lifelong music lover and always wanted to give it a try. You’ll experience use of professional DJ equipment and also how that translates to your own music streaming or mobile DJing apps on smartphones and online.
Session Options:
Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm
Price: $15 per participant covers attendance for one session. Families and groups are welcome.

Each session has two parts:
1 Hour of Guided Instruction: Explore DJ equipment, learn the basics of beat matching, mixing, and how DJs bring the energy to a party.
1 Hour of Supervised Open Decks: Every participant gets time to mix a 3 song mini-set (about 7-8 minutes), and feel what it’s like to be in control of the music.
Goals: Every participant will leave with:
Direct experience using professional DJ gear.

Tips on how to bring DJ skills into mobile apps and at-home practice.

A fresh way to showcase the music they already love, and learn about and discover new 🔥songs!

Instagram is @dj_erik_nj

Born in 1940, Monmouth University alumnus Stephen Friedland performs under the name Brute Force. A lifelong singer-songwriter, Friedland began his musical journey a songwriter for Bright Tunes Productions at the behest of doo-wop group The Tokens, who had scored a hit with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Friedland joined the band as their keyboard player. For Bright Tunes, Friedland composed the Chiffons’ 1965 hit “Nobody Knows What’s Goin’ On (in My Mind But Me).” He also composed hit songs for Del Shannon, Peggy March, and The Cyrkle.

In 1968, The Beatles famously invited musicians around the world to submit their work for consideration for release by Apple Records. Friedland answered the call with his original composition “The King of Fuh,” which has emerged as one of the most notorious songs in annals of Apple Records history. Against all odds, John Lennon and George Harrison opted to release the song, which tells the tongue-in-cheek story about a monarch toiling in the land of Fuh. Under Harrison’s supervision, the song was overdubbed with a string arrangement composed by John Barham. Given the song’s irreverent nature, EMI (Apple’s parent company) refused to distribute the single, of which only 1,000 copies were pressed. In 2010, more than four decades after its original rejection by EMI, “The King of Fuh” was released by Apple Records on the Come and Get It compilation. Friedland is currently developing a play entitled Color Talk for production.