France Creates Official DJ designation: "animateur musicale et scenique"
In France, there is now a state backed college for aspiring DJs. Ecole des DJ has created an 18-22 month curriculum that covers various subjects such as copyright law, music appreciation, stage lighting and record scratching.
Per the Wall Street Journal:
During their time at the school, students apprentice at dance clubs and earn modest pay that is partly borne by the government. Last November, the ministry of employment came up with an official DJ designation—"animateur musicale et scenique".
"This is a craft that was crying out for formal training," said Mr. Tassy, 47 years old. "We talked to nightclub owners and discovered there was a real need for DJs to be educated with more structure."
Across the rest of Europe and the U.S., DJs usually train as pop musicians or sound engineers and learn on the job. In the U.S., some colleges offer informal classes, but nothing nearly as long or as formal as the Ecole.
It's nice to see France leading the way in offering an official recognition for aspiring DJs. We have a feeling it is only a matter of time before other countries follow suit.
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