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NikNak is a true renaissance lady spanning turntablism, radio presenting, live performance, sonic arts and more but underneath everything she does is a playful approach to sound. Inside part 1 of 2, Isobel chats with her about how she got started DJing and learning turntable techniques, how she’s learnt to trust her creative intuition and why she believes it’s best to let go of the word ‘should’ when it comes to music tech.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{03:37} Introducing NikNak
{06:12} What is ‘Turntablism’?
{14:40} The top 3 turntable techniques you need to know!
{20:55} How dyslexia has influenced her music creation
{30:09} Having confidence and embracing your uniqueness
{47:12} Episode summary & next week’s teaser

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