Turntablism in Schools: Starting from scratch

This hands-on workshop introduces the exciting world of turntablism in the classroom, offering practical experience with turntables and vinyl.

Delegates will learn fundamental scratches, including the ‘baby scratch’ and the ‘release scratch,’ while exploring how Leicestershire Music’s successful music technology model is implemented across Primary and Secondary schools.

With a proven 7-year track record, this teacher-led, in-house approach provides multiple benefits for engaging students in creative music-making.

• This workshop is available to attend in session 1 and 3

Get hands-on with turntablism:

• Learn essential DJ techniques – Master foundational scratches and explore their creative potential in the classroom.
• Implement a proven model – Discover how Leicestershire Music’s approach can enhance music education in your school.
• Engage students creatively – Use turntables and vinyl to inspire a new generation of young musicians.

Book your place at the conference

Secure a place now at this session by booking a place at the conference for you and/or your colleagues. Bookings are handled by Music Mark through the link below.

Tim Clay

"Tim has led the Music Technology and Contemporary Music team since starting with Leicestershire Music in 2020. Tim leads on the organisation, quality and CPD delivery of the team's offers which currently include units on Turntablism, GarageBand, Sampling and Beatboxing. He has contributed to the revised 'A Common Approach' document and presented at a music technology-focussed Music Mark conference.

Tim has a degree in Music Composition and over 10 years' worth of experience within secondary schools, including being a music teacher, head of music and head of performing arts. 

Tim leads a community a cappella choir and enjoys MDing and treading the boards in musicals and pantomimes at his local theatre in Hinckley."