Local Detroit DJ Offering Free Lessons To Kids In Hopes Of Keeping Them Off The Streets

Ron Johnson, a local Detroit DJ is doing his part to help keep kids off the streets of Detroit by offering free DJ lessons to kids once a month. Johnson, who is also known by his stage name DJ Jungle 313, has been DJing since he was a kid. The veteran DJ plans on teaching middle school and high school students how to scratch, record vinyl, and how to use music production software sometime next month. With the help of his parents, Johnson bought a turntable set and a mixer from Radioshack, and now he spins house music and South African Amapiano. Johnson is also an executive director Spin Inc, a music production program for young adults. When asked what made him come to this decision to start giving out free lesson and the influence of music and how it can impact kids Johnson said, "There’s more than just negative music out here. There’s a lot of beautiful music out here. And DJs help curate those soundscapes for you to listen to," per WXYZ Detroit. Local Detroit DJ Offering Free Lessons To Kids In Hopes Of Keeping Them Off The Streets Ten students will attend the four-week program each month, where they will learn about vinyl, equipment, software for music production, and more. Additionally, Johnson Believes these skills can be used as a way to help escape tough situations, especially since gun violence continues to wreak havoc on our communities. Johnson said his inspiration also came from a former student who once told him that being with him and learning to DJ helped saved his life. Johnson spoke about how that makes him feel saying, "When I heard a child say, 'this saved my life from the streets, being here,' I said I really want to expand upon that and bring it here in Detroit," per WXYZ Detroit. Classes are said to begin next month for students who want to learn how to DJ. If your child would like to participate, head to Spin.com to register. [select-listicle listicle_id="170927" syndication_name="beyond-black-history-month-ways-to-celebrate-black-history-all-year" description="yes"]