FFP Spin Academy
A DJ and creative entrepreneurship program introducing young women and gender-expansive youth to the art, culture, and business of DJing.
Applications open each winter.
Young women and gender-expansive youth interested in music, community, and creative self-expression. Whether you're completely new to DJing or looking to build your confidence, Spin Academy welcomes participants who are eager to learn and grow.
Who’s it For?
Develop technical DJ skills, explore music culture, and gain the confidence to share your creativity with others through live performance.
Be preapared to
Applications open each spring.
Learning to DJ starts with Access
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Participants build foundational DJ skills, personal confidence, performance experience, and a deeper understanding of how music can create connection and opportunity.
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Through hands-on instruction, guest mentors, collaborative activities, and live practice sessions, participants learn directly from DJs and creative professionals working in the field.
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Students leave with practical DJ experience, new relationships, and the confidence to continue exploring music as a creative outlet, community practice, or professional pathway.
Building Confidence through Culture
DJ CULTURE
Participants learn not only how to DJ, but also the history, culture, and community that shape the craft.
WOMEN & GENDER-EXPANSIVE LEADERSHIP
Spin Academy creates space for young women and gender-expansive youth to see themselves as leaders, performers, and creators within music culture.
LEARNING BY DOING
Growth happens through practice. Every session emphasizes hands-on learning, experimentation, and real-world application.