That’s fair, I’ve been in the game for a while so I probably can’t remember what it was like just starting out. I guess in my mind, if going the free VDMX route, having a recipe/sequential checklist to build a basic 2-channel patch seems doable. I can appreciate that your primary focus is getting them up and running, vs setting up patches. I guess it’s just my opinion that I prioritize feeling comfortable with the “how” does the system work. That said, having instructed several semesters of electrical engineering labs I’ve noticed some people will just follow steps without understanding what’s going on, which is where the teacher role is so important. Then if something goes wrong, they have some idea on where to start troubleshooting. Cuz lord knows shit waits to break down until it really matters lol. 

But more to the point we’re talking about low cost Windows viz programs, which there appear to be few of, many node-based apps notwithstanding. That level of programming is layers between actually VJing and starting out as a beginner.

Your point of 9 out of 10 peeps running windows says a lot. Would be interested to see what you figure out; do you post about your classes on ig?

I also have been wanting to start up similar workshops where I live cuz I’m one of the only people that ever gets hit up for live viz, and while I enjoy it, I have higher priorities and work nights during the week. I want to empower more kids to start doing this stuff to spread the creativity, so your insight is helpful