Nanoos x Ritmo&Soul are collaborating to host this three-part DJ Workshop for Intermediate DJs looking to grow and elevate their craft. Participants will be hearing from Nanoos, international DJ and creative influencer. Over the three sessions, Nanoos will provide insight on navigating the industry, building your brand, and share DJing techniques for elevating your sound.

SESSION 1 :

Brand Identity & Being Self Sufficient in Business

Sun, November 22nd

Finances and operational basics
Industry Etiquette & Protecting Yourself
Getting Booked
Touring & Out of City Growth
Building a Network
and more!

Tickets will be limited for each session and will be open for purchase 2 weeks prior to each workshop so be sure to keep an eye out for ticket drops! Each workshop will also include a limited amount of sliding scale ticket options for folks who need them.

Proceeds from these workshops will all be donated to BuildPalestine, a Palestine-based organization that supports local entrepreneurs through funding, mentorship, and resources to empower local communities toward economic independence.

ABOUT RITMO&SOUL:

Ritmo&Soul is a collective of DJs pushing forward Black&Brown dance culture by bridging our city’s most vibrant communities. We bring together Chicago’s culture creators through events, parties, workshops, and link-ups.

ABOUT NANOOS:

Nanoos is a Palestinian-Armenian DJ, producer, and cultural curator based in Chicago by way of Detroit. She is known for her original production that foregrounds Midwest club music while weaving in Arabi-inspired instrumentation and experimental electronic music. With roots in the SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) diaspora, she uses her platform to explore the intersections of music, identity, and cultural resistance. Nanoos has carved out a distinct presence in the underground music scene, where she not only delivers high-energy, immersive sets but also engages in critical conversations around Arab representation in nightlife. Her work pays homage to the rich traditions of the Levant, recontextualizing them through Techno, Ghettotech, Juke, and beyond.

With every set and production, Nanoos traces a living dialogue between global dance lineages while staying deeply anchored in her roots and community

ABOUT SESSIONS 2 & 3 ⤵️

SESSION 2:

Elevating Your Craft & Technical Skills + Music Knowledge
Sun, December 13th, Tix on sale Nov 29th

Training your ears better
Organizing music + Rekordbox
Learn how to use certain effects
Gaining confidence to try new technique
Includes a demo with Nanoos

SESSION 3:

Humanizing Your Brand & Navigating Artistry in Today's Political Climate
Sun, January 10th, Tix on sale Dec 27th

Artistry and "Activisim"
Creative risk and collaborations
Learn how to geoblock
Unpacking gray areas surrounding nightlife
Using Content to your advantage
and more!