Warhol: Teen DJ Academy

Ready to command the dance floor with your own curated mix? The Teen DJ Academy is your all-access pass to a 12-week, hands-on workshop led by experienced, professional live DJs.

• Master pro DJ gear
• Create and blend your own mixes
• Perform live at Youth Invasion & LGBTQ+ Prom

Get paid while you learn! This free program includes a stipend for all participants, plus an additional performance stipend for those who take the stage.

Open to teens ages 13–18 who commit to at least 9 workshops. Don't miss your chance to level up your DJ game—apply now!

Co-presented with The Andy Warhol Museum in The Pop District's Print Lounge.

Application Information @ Warhol.org

Subjects We Will Cover

• Communication/Soft skills
• Tip staff/shouting out promoter/venue
• BPM and pace consideration 
• Building it up and preparing for potential random dance party
• Announcements 
• Pre production(finding out what you are allowed to play and what to bring)
• Audio, lighting, table etc
• Line dances or specific cultural
• Know your crowd/audience
• Break/Cocktail hour potential
• Slowdance considerations
• Requests
• Announcements
• RUST(Festival Producer/DJ techniques)
• Building your own remixes
• Prepared and practiced set
• Crowd control & Stage presence 
• Production Value
• Props, movement, friends,
• Network/Bringing out local artists/influencers
• Shouting out headliner, venue, space etc
• How to perform mixes live or bounce premade mixes

The Teen DJ Academy Workshops are supported by The Richard King Mellon Foundation and The Henry L. Hillman Foundation.