Master the art of DJing
THE ACADEMIC DJ COURSE
Summary
Our Academic DJ Course offers an immersive experience for aspiring DJs. This shared class format encourages collaboration and creativity, setting it apart from traditional DJ classes. You'll gain a solid understanding of DJing technology, delve deep into various aspects of DJing, and enjoy hands-on practice with state-of-the-art equipment and software.
Our expert instructor, with years of DJing experience, will mentor you and provide valuable insights. You'll also have opportunities to perform in live DJ sets and receive guidance on navigating the DJ industry. With this approach, you can tailor your learning to match your specific career goals. Join us and become a skilled, knowledgeable, and confident DJ ready to leave your mark on the music world.
Overview
- Level: Beginner & Advanced
- Period: 2 Months - 20 hours - 10 sessions
- Topics: 150+
- Music Library worth 30$
- The all-in-one photography session with rawad for 150$ instead of 220$
Included with this Program
Payments & Availabilities
- Class Price: 300$ (Including 3 hours room rental)
- Payment Splits:
-200$ [Seat reservation] -100$ [on First session]
- Class Starting Dates 2024:
-Class 4: August 5 [Fully Booked]
-Class 5: October [Fully Booked] - Class Schedule:
-Every Monday and Thursday from 4 till 6 PM.
Curriculum
What you will learn.Section 1: Introduction to the world of djing
-The world of EDM
-The Acoustic World
-The Analog World
-The Digital World
-Music Production Overview
-Machines Evolution
-What is a DJ
-Types of DJs
-The DJ Missions
-The line-up and time-table
Section 2: Music Knowledge
-Understanding Different Music Genres
-Critical Listening
-Sound Analysis
-Song Edits
-Song Structures
-Measurments and Phrasing
-Music and Social Movements
Section 3: Music Selection and Library Management
-Audio Quality and Resolution
-Building a Music Library
-Downloading Good Quality Music
-Organizing and Tagging Music
Section 4: Music Theory and Harmonic Mixing
-Frequencies and Pitch
-Octave
-Notes Names
-Scales and Keys
-Types of Scales
-Software and Key Analysis
-Circle of Fifth
-Harmonic Scales
-Relative and Parallel Scales
-The Camelot Wheel
-Alphanumeric and Classic Mode
-Energy Control
-Keys Feeling
Section 5: Gear Overview and Routing
-Standalone Machines
-CDJ Players
-The Mixer
-Samplers and Effect Units
-Audio and Digital Cables
-Routings, Connections, and Links.
-Headphones and Monitors
-Inputs and Outputs -Mono vs. Stereo Sound System -Software and Phone applications
Section 6: Understanding Functionality
-Source of Music
-The Playlist
-Searching
-Into and Link Info
-Sorting Tracks
-Players Settings
-The Main Windows
-The big Knob
-Zooming and Changing Grids
-Taglist
-Track Filter
-Shortcuts
-Cue and Play Buttons
-Autocue and Time Mode
-Quantize and Settings
-Loop Section
-Memory Cue
-Direction and Slip Reverse
-Slip
-The Pad Section
-The Jog Wheel
-Pitch Fader
-Tempo Control
-Master Tempo
-Beat Sync, BPM Sync, and Key Sync
-The Mixer Overview
Section 7: Beatmatching and Phrasing
-Beats and Bars
-Phrases Matching
-Counting
-Pitch Fader Control
-Tempo Calculation
-Controllers vs. Players Jog Wheel
-Jog Wheel Control
-Beatmatching Techniques
-Old School Beatmatching
Section 8: Rekordbox - The Performance Mode
-Browsing and Loading Music
-The Mixer
-Beat FX
-Color FX
-Release FX
-Sampler
-The Pads Section
-Fixing the Grids
-The Players
-Preparation and Performance
-Cueing
-Controllers connection and Mappings
Section 9: Audiology, EQ, and Filters.
-Physics of Sound
-Spectrum of Hearing
-Threshold of Hearing
-The 3 Bands
-The Low Frequencies
-The Mid Frequencies
-The High Frequencies
-The Equalizer
-EQ Curves
-Mixing Frequencies
-The Filter
-Action on Time
-Create Transitions
Section 10: Mixing techniques
-Tempo Calculation
-Trim Control
-The Mixing Point
-The Starting Point
-Play Under-Air vs. on Air
-Mashup Techniques
-Phrases Calculation
-Beatmatching Techniques
-Volume control
-Equalization and transitions
-How to read and understand the waveform.
Section 11: Audio Effects
-Time Based Effects
-Overview
-Release FX Overview
-Space
-Dub Echo
-Sweep
-Noise
-Crush
-Filter
-Delay
-Echo
-Ping Pong
-Spiral
-Reverb
-Trans
-Filter
-Flanger
-Phaser
-Pitch
-Slip Roll
-Roll
-Vinyl Brake
-Helix
-How to Work with Effects
-Coloring and Transitions
Section 12: Advanced Mixing Techniques
-Looping and Sampling
-EQ and Filter Techniques
-Advanced Transition Methods
Section 13: Performance and Crowd Interaction
-Reading the Crowd
-Building a Pro DJ Set
-Live Remixing and Mashups
-Engaging with the Audience
-Dealing with DJ Gigs and Bookings