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Learn from the best DJs, Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Professionals in the world.

Founded in 2017 by DJs Brian B, Joe Bunn, and Jason Jani, the DJ Collective is an exclusive annual meet-up of the top private event DJs and industry professionals from across the US and beyond.

Trendsetting content with a creative edge focusing on Performance Branding, Social Media, Marketing, Life Balance, and Business Practices.

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AM Masterclass Add-On Options

AM Masterclass #1: Rocking The Dance Floor Called Instagram (12" Version) [Sold Out]
Instructor: Christos Nikas
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Location: Nancy & Alan Saturn

Description: It’s not 2016 anymore. Instagram is a new platform and a whole new, much tougher game. How can a DJ approach this new platform? What’s the name of the new game and what are the rules? Instagram is no different than rocking a great party. Same mindset, same process, same strategy, same principles. In this session for creative & ambitious DJs , social media strategist & Instagram instructor Christos Nikas, will show you exactly how to rock the dance floor called Instagram. Leveraging the power of content to build an engaging audience and a strong personal brand that will lead to more and better clients.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Understand how things really work
•Gain clarity and the ability of generating content ideas
•Rethink Instagram and content in general
Price $200.00
AM Masterclass #2: Performance Art of Public Speaking [Sold Out]
Instructor: Rob Ferre
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Location: Hippodrome Terrace

Description
This masterclass will feature four modules that will enhance the participant's skills as a public speaker, performer, and entertainer. Modules will include improv training, stage presence, storytelling, & hosting. Specifically, Rob will bring willing participants onto the stage for a performance hot seat. Rob will help diagnose their strengths as an entertainer and pinpoint their blindsides. Rob will also touch on how they can start presenting at event industry-related events and how to share their message to their audience most effectively. It's showtime!

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Learn the basic rules of improv to incorporate more moments of spontaneity and humor into their public performance
•Gain more confidence on stage in front of an audience
•Take these skills for better performances at your events, along with enhancing your sales process
•The fundamentals of presentations for clients and even fellow event professionals
Price $200.00
AM Masterclass #3: The History Of Dance Music (As It Relates To DJs) [Sold Out]
Instructor: Digital Dave
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: Vandyland

Description
If you've ever wanted to improve your depth of dance music knowledge and improve your ability to laser target your programming for specific audiences, you need this class in your life. Digital Dave has developed a 3 hour masterclass to debut at DJC 2022 that takes attendees through the history of modern dance music as it relates to our profession, tying together the roots of Philadelphia Soul, Disco into the splintering of styles in the early 80's which saw the simultaneous growth of New Wave, Dance Pop, Electro Funk, Boogie, Freestyle and ultimately the birth of House Music, which evolved into and influenced the vast majority of dance music over the past 35 years including Techno, Eurodance, Progressive House, Trance, Electro House and more. How do you know if a crowd is inclined to like Freestyle or New Wave and if so what songs will they want to hear? Utilizing 100+ hours of research and 27 years of experience, Dave will teach you. Each segment of the course will dive into a specific genre and discuss its characteristics, its relationship to other genres, influential artists/DJs/producers, significant songs, audience (then and now,) and pop culture relevance when applicable.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Discover new music and learn how to program it in your sets
•Discover the producers, influence and pop culture behind music you know
•Understand the relationship and evolution of dance music genres
•Understand the nuances between genres which will help you laser focus your sets to each specific audience you perform for
•Become a better, and more sought after DJ
Price $300.00
AM Masterclass #4: Production 301 [Sold Out]
Instructor: DJ Scooter
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Location: Cornelia Fort

Description
This class will tackle DJ Scooter's philosophies and approaches to the art of creating edits.
You will get an in depth walk through of tips and tricks to re-drums, tools to spark ideas, and workflow hacks, & remixing. The class will be a window into Scooter's creative mind and also ignite your creative juices into new levels.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Comprehensive break down of proper re-drums
•A overview of my workflow and organizational structure inside the DAW
•Mashup idea starter hacks
•Overview of my tools of the trade
Price $200.00
AM Masterclass #5: Get More Out of The Knot and WeddingWire Through Client DNA [Sold Out]
Instructor: Tom Chelednik
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Location: Pre-Function Space

Description
If a stranger looked at your Storefronts on The Knot and WeddingWire would they be able to identify who your ideal client is within 25 seconds? Would you? Identifying your ideal client is about more than just demographics after all—it’s also the psychographics of your couples.

So if you’re looking to dig into both and learn how to get more out of your advertising on The Knot and WeddingWire, this masterclass is for you! Join Tom Chelednik, Associate Director of WeddingPro Support for this interactive session to discuss targeting your ideal client so you can book more of the leads you want! Tom will also dive into the top things that should be on every single Storefront as well as the available tools to maximize each lead that hits your inbox. Engagement season is here! Are you prepared to make the most of it?

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•The knowledge of who your peers think your ideal client is
•A worksheet to build out your ideal client persona
•An action plan to attract your ideal client
•An understanding of how to maximize your return on The Knot and WeddingWire
Price $200.00
AM Masterclass #6: Microphone Workshop with Mike Walter [Sold Out]
Instructor: Mike Walter
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Location: Critters Karaoke Bar

Description
This is an interactive workshop that will be limited to a dozen attendees. Every attendee will have a chance to perform on the microphone and then Mike Walter will offer constructive criticism, highlighting the positives and offering areas of improvement.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Your voice is one your most powerful tools and your MC skills can separate you from others in your market
•Mike Walter knows how to break down an MC's performance and offer ways to improve
•A constructive critique of things like how your voice compliments the music, how you look while speaking and how you can convey enthusiasm without sounding cheesy
Price $200.00

PM Masterclass Add-On Options

PM Masterclass #1: Rocking The Dance Floor Called Instagram (12" Version) [Sold Out]
Instructor: Christos Nikas
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Nancy & Alan Saturn

Description
It’s not 2016 anymore. Instagram is a new platform and a whole new, much tougher game. How can a DJ approach this new platform? What’s the name of the new game and what are the rules? Instagram is no different than rocking a great party. Same mindset, same process, same strategy, same principles. In this session for creative & ambitious DJs , social media strategist & Instagram instructor Christos Nikas, will show you exactly how to rock the dance floor called Instagram. Leveraging the power of content to build an engaging audience and a strong personal brand that will lead to more and better clients.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Understand how things really work
•Gain clarity and the ability of generating content ideas
•Rethink Instagram and content in general
Price $200.00
PM Masterclass #2: Performance Art of Public Speaking [Sold Out]
Instructor: Rob Ferre
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Hippodrome Terrace

Description
This masterclass will feature four modules that will enhance the participant's skills as a public speaker, performer, and entertainer. Modules will include improv training, stage presence, storytelling, & hosting. Specifically, Rob will bring willing participants onto the stage for a performance hot seat. Rob will help diagnose their strengths as an entertainer and pinpoint their blindsides. Rob will also touch on how they can start presenting at event industry-related events and how to share their message to their audience most effectively. It's showtime!

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Learn the basic rules of improv to incorporate more moments of spontaneity and humor into their public performance
•Gain more confidence on stage in front of an audience
•Take these skills for better performances at your events, along with enhancing your sales process
•The fundamentals of presentations for clients and even fellow event professionals
Price $200.00
PM Masterclass #3: The History Of Dance Music (As It Relates To DJs) [Sold Out]
Instructor: Digital Dave
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Vandyland

Description
If you've ever wanted to improve your depth of dance music knowledge and improve your ability to laser target your programming for specific audiences, you need this class in your life. Digital Dave has developed a 3 hour masterclass to debut at DJC 2022 that takes attendees through the history of modern dance music as it relates to our profession, tying together the roots of Philadelphia Soul, Disco into the splintering of styles in the early 80's which saw the simultaneous growth of New Wave, Dance Pop, Electro Funk, Boogie, Freestyle and ultimately the birth of House Music, which evolved into and influenced the vast majority of dance music over the past 35 years including Techno, Eurodance, Progressive House, Trance, Electro House and more. How do you know if a crowd is inclined to like Freestyle or New Wave and if so what songs will they want to hear? Utilizing 100+ hours of research and 27 years of experience, Dave will teach you. Each segment of the course will dive into a specific genre and discuss its characteristics, its relationship to other genres, influential artists/DJs/producers, significant songs, audience (then and now,) and pop culture relevance when applicable.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Discover new music and learn how to program it in your sets
•Discover the producers, influence and pop culture behind music you know
•Understand the relationship and evolution of dance music genres
•Understand the nuances between genres which will help you laser focus your sets to each specific audience you perform for
•Become a better, and more sought after DJ
Price $300.00
PM Masterclass #4: Production 301 [Sold Out]
Instructor: DJ Scooter
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Cornelia Fort

Description
This class will tackle DJ Scooter's philosophies and approaches to the art of creating edits.
You will get an in depth walk through of tips and tricks to re-drums, tools to spark ideas, and workflow hacks, & remixing. The class will be a window into Scooter's creative mind and also ignite your creative juices into new levels.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Comprehensive break down of proper re-drums
•A overview of my workflow and organizational structure inside the DAW
•Mashup idea starter hacks
•Overview of my tools of the trade
Price $200.00
PM Masterclass #5: Get More Out of The Knot and WeddingWire Through Client DNA [Sold Out]
Instructor: Tom Chelednik
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Pre-Function Space

Description
If a stranger looked at your Storefronts on The Knot and WeddingWire would they be able to identify who your ideal client is within 25 seconds? Would you? Identifying your ideal client is about more than just demographics after all—it’s also the psychographics of your couples.

So if you’re looking to dig into both and learn how to get more out of your advertising on The Knot and WeddingWire, this masterclass is for you! Join Tom Chelednik, Associate Director of WeddingPro Support for this interactive session to discuss targeting your ideal client so you can book more of the leads you want! Tom will also dive into the top things that should be on every single Storefront as well as the available tools to maximize each lead that hits your inbox. Engagement season is here! Are you prepared to make the most of it?

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•The knowledge of who your peers think your ideal client is
•A worksheet to build out your ideal client persona
•An action plan to attract your ideal client
•An understanding of how to maximize your return on The Knot and WeddingWire
Price $200.00
PM Masterclass #6: Microphone Workshop with Mike Walter [Sold Out]
Instructor: Mike Walter
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Critters Karaoke Bar

Description
This is an interactive workshop that will be limited to a dozen attendees. Every attendee will have a chance to perform on the microphone and then Mike Walter will offer constructive criticism, highlighting the positives and offering areas of improvement.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
•Your voice is one your most powerful tools and your MC skills can separate you from others in your market
•Mike Walter knows how to break down an MC's performance and offer ways to improve
•A constructive critique of things like how your voice compliments the music, how you look while speaking and how you can convey enthusiasm without sounding cheesy
Price $200.00

DJC VIP Experience Pass

DJC Vip Experience Pass
For those that want to have an over-the-top experience at DJC 2022, we are offering a VIP pass. This is available for only 15 people. This pass gives you the following:

• Black Car Pick-Up From Airport To Hotel and Return
• Express Event Registration (no wait for badges)
• 1 DJC22 Tennessee Experience T-Shirt
• Reserved VIP Seating in All Sessions (General and Tracks)
• Guaranteed Placement In Track Selections of choice and with desired Fireside Host
• Inclusion in VIP Speaker Dinner (Monday Evening)
• Private VIP Meet and Greet/Photo Op with Talent Prior To Evening Parties (Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Private VIP Lunch with DJC Founders (Thursday Afternoon)
$995.00 ea. [Sold Out]

Plus 1 DCJ22 Pass

Plus 1 DJC22 Pass
This pass allows your significant other entry into the following DJC activities:
•Tuesday Night Party (includes food and beverage)
•Wednesday Afternoon Health & Wellness Session (2-4PM)
•Wednesday Night Party (includes food and beverage)
$995.00 ea. [Sold Out]

Merchandise

DJC On Demand
This product gives you access for 1 year from end of the conference to the following:
•24/7 Streaming of all 16 Main Stage Talks (video)
•24/7 Streaming of all 21 Track Selection Talks (Video)
•24/7 Streaming of DJC DJ Olympics
•24/7 Streaming of bonus interviews
*Note: Due to the editing and uploading required, this won't be available to access until January 2023.
$200.00 ea. [Sold Out]
Headshot/Lifestyle Photography Session
Professional photographer Phillip Van Nostrand is offering a limited amount of 1-on-1 photography sessions. These session will be approximately 15-20 minutes. All photos will be hand edited and delivered in high resolution with full usage rights. You'll have your photos in two weeks or less. You'll get a solid headshot, full body photos, lifestyle images for newsletters, marketing, social media, and profile pics. Multiple outfit changes are allowed and we can shoot indoors and/or outdoors. Ask past DJC members how their photo experience went and they'll give it a 10 out of 10.
DJC22 Red Shirt
Shirts MUST be pre-ordered and will be available for pick-up at registration on Tuesday, November 16th.
DJC22 White Shirt
Shirts MUST be pre-ordered and will be available for pick-up at registration on Tuesday, November 16th.
DJC22 Black Shirt
Shirts MUST be pre-ordered and will be available for pick-up at registration on Tuesday, November 16th.
DJC22 TN Experience Shirt
Shirts MUST be pre-ordered and will be available for pick-up at registration on Tuesday, November 16th.

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