Wednesday, March 19, 2008
THE DJ BALANCE LIFETIME SCHOLARSHIP
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Music Dj- Toshbiko (Seeking Knowledge From The Cradle 2 The Grave) is my Dj name or Tosh if you like. There would be no Dj Toshbiko if it was not for certain people who have been there believing in my dream.
One such person was someone I never met; I didn’t know how this one man would help me reach some major high points in my journey to become a professional Dj. His name was Dj Balance (Daniel Lara) he was a student @ the Scratch Dj Academy in Los Angeles. I’m told by those who knew him well; we both shared a deep passion for the skills of the Dj, as a way to express our love for music, and to share it with others. We both saw the Scratch Dj Academy as a very special place to be apart of. I never got a chance to meet him, shake his hand or talk about our favorite music together. In November 2006 he passed away, he left a special mark in the heart of staff members and students.
In his memory, the Scratch Dj Academy created the
DJ BALANCE- LIFETIME SCHOLARSHIP.
With this scholarship a student’s tuition with the academy will be lower then one could imagine. Including having the support of the academy your entire life as you gain the skills necessary to be able to become the best Dj possible. It’s with honor to be able to say I’m the first and only recipient of this very special scholarship. I was awarded this scholarship on Sun-Feb-18-2007 @ the Scratch Dj Academy Graduation, after performing my first mix ever, representing the Dj 151 class.
This scholarship has changed my life, because of it I was able to become a, Scratch Dj Academy teacher assistant, staff member, 2 graduation performances, accepted into the TRAIN WRECK DJ CREW, perform @ Club Tantra in Los Angeles for the Karma/remembering J-Dilla event and attend the 3 day One Stop Shop Producer’s Conference in Phoenix Arizona.
He has reminded me to never take these moments for granted, to appreciate the Dj’s that have come before me, to share the art form to student’s just like you.
Dj. Toshbiko (SKFTC2TG) Thank you so much Balance, every time I step up to the turntables, put on my headphones I hope I’m making you proud. Forever-Dj- Balance- (Daniel Lara) - R.I.P.