#100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch – Instagram Recap Days 41-50

Over the next few weeks, I am sharing my #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch Instagram video series in groups of 10 days.

I hope it inspires you to get on the decks or start your own project!

Today we are onto Days 41-50. Let’s GO!

Day 41 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Scratching up some words of wisdom from master coach Steve Chandler. You probably guessed by now that I ? coaching. Is it a dream or a project? I used to have scratch dreams, then I turned them into projects. Learning a new scratch was a project. Making tutorials was another project. Opening School of Scratch was another. How can you turn your dreams into projects? Take action today (even one small step) and watch what happens! Tell me what happens in the comments. Music: Ugly Duckling – Journey to Anywhere. I chose this track to go with these words specifically because it seems dreamlike to me. I also love the lyric in the full version "On a journey to anywhere you can draw ya own map"! Because we can dream anything we want and draw our own maps when we start converting those dreams into projects. GO! #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #stevechandler #dream #dreams #project #coaching #scratchwisdom #dailyscratchwisdom #bedeliberate #inspiration #motivation #scratchloop #coolorcaps #coolorcapsfam

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on May 29, 2015 at 2:18pm PDT

Day 42 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Pushes and my weird crossover record tazer vibe. I find it easier for some reason even though it's more effort. I'll break it down in a tutorial. Oh and reality check – I really struggled to make a video today! I wasn't feeling in the groove at all. I probably should have had a dance party instead to raise the vibe! If you have been following my videos and think it comes easy, sometimes it really doesn't! I'm a total scratch human just like you. Hope that encourages you to keep on keepin on! Music: Danbo looper by @br0ke #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #danbolooper #danbo #broke

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on May 31, 2015 at 12:10pm PDT

Day 43 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Focusing on the 1 click flares. It's all about getting that rhythm. Music: Ed Sheeran – Don't. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #edsheeran #dont

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 1, 2015 at 3:21am PDT

Day 43 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Part 2 – vocal delay play. Music: Ed Sheeran – Don't. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #edsheeran #dont

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 1, 2015 at 3:26am PDT

Day 44 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Boom boom akalakalaka boom! Just for kicks. Beat: Break from Walk the Dinosaur – Queen Latifah / Ice Age: Dawn of the dinosaurs version. Thanks @allarminda for posting the was not was version and triggering this exploration! #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #walkthedinosaur #boom #iceage

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 4, 2015 at 1:06pm PDT

Day 45 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Boom boom akalakalaka boom part 2. Carrying on the previous video theme. An insight into how I approach scratching over beats and instrumentals – try copying the patterns in the music. This loop is pretty busy and full with instruments so I kept it simple with chirps that follow the vocals. I normally like to scratch over less busy tracks so everything has room to breathe, but sometimes with fun tracks like this, you just gotta go for it, have some fun and not take it too seriously. Don't forget to boogie! Beat: Walk the Dinosaur – Was Not Was. Shout out to @allarminda for posting the video of this track which triggered this clip. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #walkthedinosaur #boom #wasnotwas P.s yay 400th post! ???

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 4, 2015 at 1:36pm PDT

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 5, 2015 at 2:52am PDT

Day 47 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Keep your head up! Beat: Keep Your Head Up – Andy Grammer. I don't have an instrumental so I looped up the start just for a fun play. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #keepyourheadup #andygrammer

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 5, 2015 at 2:56am PDT

You are perfect just as you are. You are not broken. Now go out there and get your beautiful self to work and create something awesome. You got this! Please share with anyone who you think needs to hear this today. Spread ???. Day 48 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Beat: No Diggity by Chet Faker. I also used the original Blackstreet acapella. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #perfect #perfectten #nodiggity #chetfaker #blackstreet #youareawesome #beautiful #inspiration

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 6, 2015 at 4:03am PDT

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 8, 2015 at 11:58am PDT

Day 50 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Hey all! I've fallen behind on these videos and I'm carrying on! Half way point! Happy dance! Whatever you are working on, keep on! This week in the school we are diving into some vocal cuts training. If you'd like to know more about the school and how it can help you learn to scratch, follow the link in my profile. I'm a real person and feel free to email me if you have questions. hello@schoolofscratch.com Beat: Lorn Looper. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #lorn #scratchflow #scratchphrasing

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 10, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

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– Emma Short-E

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