Welcome to the 100 Days of Scratching / #100DaysOfScratching challenge home base!
Here, you’ll find an overview of the challenge, discover how you can participate and follow other participants, and learn more about Emma Short-E’s inspiration for the project.
What is the 100 Days of Scratching Challenge?
Created by Emma “Short-E” Holmes (UK) in 2015, It’s a celebration of process that encourages DJs who are interested to participate in 100 days of scratching. The great surrender is the process; showing up day after day is the goal. For 100 Days of Scratching, it’s not about posting perfect cuts or freestyles – it’s about the process and what happens when you show up and scratch everyday for 100 days.
100 Days of Scratching is about showing up each day and creating a scratch video, which will lead to progress, learning and insights.
How can I join in & play?
It’s simple, choose an option below:
Option 1 – DIY
Self Directed
Do the 100 days by yourself.
Great if you are ready to go under your own steam!
Here’s how you can play:
- Follow School of Scratch
- Everyday, for 100 days, video yourself scratching (practice, freestyle, anything goes) and post it on Instagram. If you miss a day, DON’T QUIT!!! – Just keep going from where you left off until you get to 100 days!
- Select a unique hashtag for your project so all instances can be viewed in one spot. Include this hashtag with each of your posts (e.g. #YourDJName100DaysOfScratching)
- Use the hashtag #100daysOfScratching Post a photo to announce your project and tell others about the start date so they can play too. Tag your photos with #100DaysOfScratching, #The100dayproject, #schoolofscratch, @schoolofscratch and @100daysofscratching so we can follow your project.
- BEGIN!
FREE – Start whenever you like!
For additional resources, check out Option 2:
Complete Toolkit >>>>>
Option 2 – Complete Toolkit
Additional resources to help you stay on track.
Get a pack of resources to inspire you throughout the 100 days.
Great for those that want a little extra motivation, encouragement and daily inspiration.
Package includes:
- – 100 Days of Scratching PDF Guide.
- – 100 daily tips in a pdf ebook.
- – 100 Day check sheet / chart to track your progress.
- – 100 Beats for you to scratch to.
- – A set of scratch samples for you to cut with
To get started, sign up to School of Scratch and you can find the toolkit in the classroom:
Join and get access
Existing SoS Members – login to download.
FAQ
What happens if I miss a day – it’s up to you! Carry on! (It took me well over 100 days to complete my project and I did it!)
Can I scratch using CDJs / a controller / vinyl / portable – yes!
What should my videos show – you scratching! Think practice, freestyles, mini routines, anything scratch related!
About Emma
Emma teaches DJs how to scratch here at School of Scratch.
She completed 100 Days of Scratching in 2015. You can read about her adventure and what happened in the 100 days here.
View her complete project and each of her 100 days on her official instagram archive account here: instagram.com/100daysofscratching.
Emma’s DJ / music instagram: instagram.com/emmaholmesmusic.