Meant to Beats - DJ School
Because girls belong in music and Djing, we're launching the first female DJ school in Houston Texas.
Project Description
What is the mission of your company or project?
Hi, I’m Carina Lopez. After 12 years as an engineer and expert in risk management for large-scale projects, I followed my passion for music and have spent the last five years as a DJ. Now, I’m launching Meant to Beats DJ School here in Houston. Our mission is to inspire and equip young talent, particularly females, with DJ skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial know-how to address the imbalance in a male-dominated industry.
Describe the problem you are solving.
The DJ profession is predominantly male, leading to a lack of opportunities for females to start DJing. This creates a barrier for aspiring female DJs who may feel discouraged or lack the resources to pursue their passion.
What is the market size/opportunity?
The market size for after-school programs is $23 billion per year, with an annual growth rate of 1%. This represents a significant opportunity to introduce DJing as a viable skill and career path for young people, especially in underserved communities.
What is your company/product about and how does it solve the problem?
Meant to Beats DJ School is creating a unique platform where creativity meets business acumen and financial literacy. We aim to provide not only DJ training but also teach financial and entrepreneurial skills to empower our students to succeed in the industry and beyond.
Why are you seeking funding and how will you spend the funding?
We are seeking funding to purchase the necessary equipment, such as speakers and controllers, and to launch two formats of classes: weekly classes (4 classes/month) and one masterclass (4 hours, 1 day). This funding will help us determine the optimal size, age range, and format for the DJ school based on demand.
Who is on your team?
Our team is composed of experienced DJs and educators who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of talent.
https://www.empirefemaledjs.com/classes
Thanks to our first investor, JPG (https://www.jpgteam.com/), for sponsoring the location for the DJ school! Your support is invaluable in helping us create a space where young talents can learn, grow, and thrive.
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What are the key milestones achieved so far?
We have secured our first investor, JPG, who has sponsored the location for our DJ school. We are in the process of purchasing equipment and setting up our class formats to meet the demand.
Why are you seeking additional funding, and how will it be used?
We are seeking additional funding to purchase DJ equipment (8 sets of speakers and controllers) and to launch our class offerings. This funding will also support and confirm the optimal class size and format (age, demographic, weekday/weekend classes)
Schedule
| Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1 Serato Performance DJ Controller | $279 per student set up + tax |
| JBL 305P MkII 5-inch Powered Studio Monitor Pair | $258 per student set up + tax |
Personalized thank you note from the founder.
- Ask me anything about DJing, and personal finance
- In the past, clients have asked me about how to build a strategy for early retirement
- Dj Caribbeats to rock your special event!
- Dates to be confirmed based on availability
- Client introduction call required
Rewards
Personalized thank you note from the founder.
- Ask me anything about DJing, and personal finance
- In the past, clients have asked me about how to build a strategy for early retirement
- Dj Caribbeats to rock your special event!
- Dates to be confirmed based on availability
- Client introduction call required