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    Thank you for making our camp extra special for all the kids this past weekend. . You did an amazing job

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    Beat Junkie Institute of Sound

    Beat Junkie Institute of Sound

    5.0(22 reviews)
    3.2 km

    We got to attend a interview with Two DJs and it was fun to watch and listen too. They gave us a…read moreperformance with Ann One. Plus, signed albums and pictures with them. It was a nice experience.

    "I'm like the cream in the middle of a Oreo I'm the…read morestrawberry jam on the toasted bread Fab 5 Freddy jam rocking way ahead" -lyrics from Fab 5 Freddy's "Change the Beat" This DJ institution looms larger than the hiphopopatumus itself. What a cool location for music and the creation of same. I already knew about Mr. Babu because I am a hip hop and rap music connoisseur like the rest of the kids who grew up bored as hell in high school in the late 90s. For those not familiar with top 40 music in the late 90s, the options were pretty much listen to Dr. Dre, Eminem, Jay Z, The Cash Money Millionaires, Sisqo, etc. or be bored as hell. Did I leave out a lot of other more worthwhile hip hop and rap groups from that list? Yes, I left out Snoop Doggy Dog because he was in the doggy dog house kicking it with George Clinton. Woof! In any case, I perceive the Beat Junkies creep, creeping into the shortlist of hip hops major luminaries--if they're not there already Depending on how one traces the history of the Beat Junkies, they have been around since the 90s when Curse, Rhettmatic, Melo-D, Icy Ice, Symphony, & What?!. Shortkut, D-Styles, Havik, and Tommy Gun began the group. DJ Babu joined in '93, and Mr. Choc in '96. One could trace the Junkies as far back as as the dates from all the records they have sampled in the tracks they have produced, diced, edited, and cut up over the years too; after all, hip hop is all about taking a spark from another track and building a bonfire. A real hip hop lineage exists and thrives within the BIJOS walls, and anyone lucky enough to set foot in the BJIOS will certainly see some living legends. I experienced the history of this group firsthand just setting foot in the BJIOS (Beat Junkie Institute of Sound). Inside the BIJOS, sits a modest yet carefully curated collection of records for sale. The records tend to be ones containing sought after samples, breaks, vocals, etc. For example, some of the records have been labeled if they contain a sought after break or were sampled by a famous rapper/producer. I remember seeing a Dave Grusin record with a note on it that read: Notorious BIG sample. To the back of the BJIOS sits the sacred turntable octagon. It is a circle of turntables for more practiced DJs to share ideas and hold mixing sessions together. I admit I had not seen anything like it anyplace else. The core of the institute sits in the the middle of the studio space. The Junkies have built a classroom in the form of a dozen or so DJ booths or stations that face a stage and a screen where the Junkies provide instruction on every last facet of music making. I have sat through a few classes now. I believe the Junkies have a polished series of lessons and classes that they effectively promote, market, and sell. Experts often have trouble brokering a skill or expertise to others; The Junkies have succeeded in simplifying the often demanding artform of DJing. They want to build better DJs and they are doing it. The first few classes I took were very digestible, considerately paced, and well organized. Not to mention that DJ Babu, the creator of the Blind Alley* routine himself, hosts a lot of the classes, so one gets to learn from The Man Himself. The remainder of the BJIOS staff is just as incredible as DJ Babu. I have seen Mr. Choc, Rhettmatic, and J. Rocc carrying boxes, taking phone calls, or interacting with students. DJ Sammi G (Soulection and BJIOS) handles a lot of the marketing, communication, and outreach for the BJIOS, and I believe she independently developed the Ladies of Sound, which is a DJ music group for women. Several members of the group are current or former BJIOS students; I have listened to a few of their mixes, and I have seen DJ Sammi live once at the Commissary Lounge in Costa Mesa. I found her set impressive and tailored to the particular audience that night. I had a bit of of a leg injury and a cold that night, but I remember Sammi dropped Taki Taki at the right time and got me in my dancing shoes anyway. Each one of the BJIOS appears to contribute to the functioning of the Institute in every possible way. They all seem to be doing both the more "fun" or "glamorous" aspects of their line of work, and the more routine tasks like answering phones/drafting emails/ etc. Even J Rocc took some time out from carrying a box of hats to talk to me about a Prince set he did once. I do not perceive an aloof CEO or CFO behind the Beat Junkies. They are all involved and all seem emotionally and materially invested in the business. Because I am writing this during the COVID era, I thought I would conclude this by stating that the Beat Junkies have done an exceedingly thorough job of keeping the studio storefront safe and germ free. I cannot imagine running a small business is easy right now. So I def. respect the Beat Junkies for taking the necessary measures to run their business properly. Wish I could say the same for the rest of the country.

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    Beat Junkie Institute of Sound - DJing For Kids Classes available. Ages 8-13 years old.

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    Integrated Digital Technologies - The front of the building

    Integrated Digital Technologies

    4.5(99 reviews)
    4.0 km

    Absolutely the BEST testing center! 100x I've taken both my…read moreTMC and CSE here, and every single experience has been amazing. The staff is always so nice, welcoming, and patient. From the moment you walk in, they greet you with a positive attitude! They guided me through everything step by step and answered all my questions. When I passed my CSE, Emililo Savaay and Elizabeth Moto congratulated me with so much genuine excitement!!! It honestly meant a lot you can tell they truly care about the people who come in to test. Super supportive, kind, and professional. By far the BEST testing center with the best employees. I wouldn't want to test anywhere else! Highly recommend choosing this location.

    I visited the testing center this past weekend and little did i know that it was going to be a slow…read morestart. I arrived 15 minutes prior to my scheduled time as instructed by the testing center. When I arrived, I noticed that it was a full house and several other people were waiting to get checked in. This can add up to people's anxiety especially since we are all stressed out and been waiting for this moment to test. Staff was pleasant otherwise. restroom available and lockers to put your personal items in there while you are testing. You are allowed to bring your own earplugs but they also have single-use ones available to give out. Parking can be found near the building or surrounding street areas with garage parking as well. (yes paying meters or garage) It was an okay experience got my test out the way otherwise and passed so im gald that it's over. I've been to west lake village testing center and it was much more well Organized. This was my honest opinion and I write it to share my experience overall. But I'm glad the owner had time to clarify his concerns on my review. I feel retaliated against for writing my own opinion.

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