Mama Cutsworth Academy for Underrepresented Genders in DJing-8 pm (beginner course)

In 2012, Winnipeg’s Mama Cutsworth founded her DJ Academy for All Women and Non-Binary Folks, a welcoming space that taught students the skills and confidence it takes to become a professional DJ. Since then, the DJ Academy has seen over 120 students graduate, with many alumni going on to contribute to Canada’s DJ and music scene in meaningful ways. The DJ Academy was on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but since then, the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts has partnered with Mama Cutsworth to bring her DJ Academy back! In this beginner course, students will learn the basics of scratching, beat matching songs, stage presence, the history of DJing, and more. No experience or equipment is required, just a passion for music!

This hands-on program is intended for adults whose genders are under-represented in the DJ world, be it cis or trans women, 2-Spirit or non-binary folks, and so on. The course welcomes anyone who self-identifies as part of this wide spectrum of gender expression.