#100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch – Instagram Recap Days 51-60

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 51-60. Let’s GO!

Day 51 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Vocal cuts and phrasing practice. Gotta shout at @dopez1200 for the tuts! Beat: Sector Looper #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #vocalcuts #scratchphrasing

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 10, 2015 at 12:26pm PDT

Day 52 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Boomerangs with tears on the end plus some tazer things. All with delay. Beat: Banks (@hernameisbanks) – Stick – Beatslappaz Sticky Edit. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #banks #stick #beatslappaz

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 12, 2015 at 7:38am PDT

Day 52 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Part 2. Keep it real! Beat: Banks (@hernameisbanks) – Stick – Beatslappaz Sticky Edit. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #banks #stick #beatslappaz

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 12, 2015 at 7:43am PDT

Day 53 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Get out your comfort zone! Scratching up some of @allarminda's weekly wisdom. Beat: Flyin' by Emma Short-E #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #vinyl #comfort #comfortzone #getoutthere #go #inspiration #encouragement #motivation

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 15, 2015 at 2:17pm PDT

Day 54 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Turn up your dial and shine brighter! ???Trust me, the world is crying out for you to do this! Share your light! Vocals by @allarminda Beat: Erykah Badu – On & On Please tag or share with someone you think might benefit from hearing this. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #shine #inspiration #encouragement #motivation #love #light #erykahbadu #onandon

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 20, 2015 at 1:43pm PDT

Day 54 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Part 2 – Just jammin! Beat: Erykah Badu – On & On #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #erykahbadu #onandon

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 20, 2015 at 1:52pm PDT

Day 55 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Mostly 2 click flares wrist style, then some tear type things I call the "short-e special scratch". Beat: The Roots – You Got Me #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #erykahbadu #theroots #yougotme

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 21, 2015 at 9:53am PDT

Day 55 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Part 2 – Cut it up fresh! As much as I LOVE scratching with "ahhh" for the pure focus and expression, it's always great to scratch up other samples. What new samples can you find to scratch with today? Beat: The Roots – You Got Me. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #theroots #yougotme

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 21, 2015 at 10:05am PDT

Day 55 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Last one for today. Mostly chirp flares. A little rough and loose, just to show you I'm an ordinary imperfect human scratch DJ not a scratch robot. Keep practicing and be encouraged! "Talent" (if there even is such a thing) is created by hard work. Beat: The Roots – You Got Me. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #theroots #yougotme

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 21, 2015 at 10:38am PDT

Day 56 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Going for some smooth and mellow musical cuts tonight. I always strive to create my cuts and musical vibes in a way that anyone can appreciate them, even if they have no idea what scratching or turntablism is. One of my favourite things is receiving emails from non DJs to say they listen to my cuts in my YouTube playlists. That is massive for me – to be able to move someone emotionally through this artform. How can you expand your audience and reach someone new today?! Beat: The Pharcyde – Runnin' – Visioneers Remix Acapella: The Pharcyde – Runnin' #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #thepharcyde #pharcyde #runnin #visioneers

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 22, 2015 at 2:18pm PDT

Day 57 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. How can you be the greatest and best version of YOU today? GO! Today's #scratchwisdom is brought to you via The Script. Beat mashup made live in Serato using: The Script – Hall of Fame (piano intro) vs One Self – Bluebird (drums). #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #thescript #halloffame #oneself #bluebird

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 26, 2015 at 7:53am PDT

Day 57 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Part 2 – A behind the scenes look at how I made the previous mashup of instrumentals and beats live in Serato. Right deck = The Script – Hall of Fame (piano intro). Looped. Left deck = One Self – Bluebird (drums). Looped. I know I could use software but I like being hands on and being able to directly manipulate sounds. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #thescript #halloffame #oneself #bluebird

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 26, 2015 at 8:13am PDT

Creating another live #minimashup for today's #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch scratch sesh. Gotta have that boom bap BOUNCE! This time it's the outro from Ed Sheeran's "Afire Love" and a beat called "Bongolian Bonus Break". I'll add the cuts next. Stay tuned. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #edsheeran #afirelove #bongolian

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 27, 2015 at 9:32am PDT

Adding some Pharcyde vocal cuts to a #minimashup for Day 58 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Mashup info: I took the outro from Ed Sheeran's "Afire Love" and a beat called "Bongolian Bonus Break". See previous video for a breakdown. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #edsheeran #afirelove #bongolian #itaintnothinlike #hiphop #pharcyde

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 27, 2015 at 10:06am PDT

Day 59 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Some melodic choral cuts today. Yesterday I took some time out from creating to go to the movies, chill out and laugh. I watched Pitch Perfect 2. I love to be inspired musically from all kinds of genres. Plus laughing definitely helps me create and try new ideas. This came out of that experience. A bit different and total fun. Beat: Massive Attack – Teardrop. Choral music: Pitch Perfect 2 – Flashlight. @pitchperfectmovie @annakendrick47 #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #pitchperfect #pitchperfect2 #flashlight #acapella #massiveattack #angel #minimashup

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 28, 2015 at 4:50am PDT

Day 60 of #100DaysOfSchoolOfScratch & #The100DayProject. Cut it up yeh!? If you search for "djEmmaShortE" on Twitter / Periscope you can watch me broadcast live! Who's game?! I might even do some live qna sessions. Beat: Wave Looper. #Dj #skratch #skratching #scratch #scratching #turntablism #turntablist #technics #vinyl #cutitup

A video posted by School Of Scratch (@schoolofscratch) on Jun 29, 2015 at 4:00am PDT

For more info on the background behind this project and some things that have happened as a result, see these articles:

See you soon for the next instalment!

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Happy Scratching! ?

– Emma Short-E

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