# @iowapublicradio on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B7GoVlUgIH6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73152960-iowapublicradio-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-01-09T15:16:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Iowa Public Radio (@iowapublicradio) — https://gondola.cc/iowapublicradio

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As DJ Patrick Blin stepped up to a DJ booth at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, silence was broken by the sounds of record scratches as the Iowans watching him pulled out their phones to begin filming. Smiles broke out across their faces.⁠⠀
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There’s a handful of music fans who gather monthly at a free, learn to DJ workshop hosted by iowatechno, a collective of DJs based in Iowa, at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. ⁠⠀
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The monthly workshops last about an hour, with different styles of music and DJing on display each month with demonstrations and performances following the more formal workshop session.⁠⠀
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“One of the biggest hurdles in the beginning is definitely not knowing where to start, not knowing what type of equipment you need, or who to go to if you have questions,” says Blin. “My main goal with the workshop is giving people the mentorship and the tools they need to get started, and at least try it and see if they like it.”⁠⠀
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The next workshop is happening January 15. Follow the link in our bio to read more via IPR's tonydehner.⁠⠀
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📸: mathewpaulalvarez⁠⠀
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#iprmusic #iamusic #techno #electronicmusic #music #iowa⁠

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techno, music, electronicmusic, iprmusic, iamusic, iowa

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