THE BASIC DJ COURSE

Summary

This course introduces students to the essential skills and knowledge needed to start DJing. Students will learn about DJ equipment, software, and setup, as well as the fundamentals of beatmatching, mixing, and track selection. The course covers how to use decks, mixers, and controllers, understanding song structure, cue points, loops, and transitions. By the end of the program, students will be able to perform simple mixes, manage playlists, and develop the confidence to play their first live set.

Overview

Level: Beginner
Period: 2 Months - 10 Sessions

Payments & Availabilities

Private One on One: 500$
-Payment Splits:
-150$ [Seat Reservation]
-200$ [First Payment]
-150$ [Last Payment]
Semi-Private Price: 350$ [Per Person]
-Payment Splits:
-100$ [Seat Reservation]
-150$ [First Payment]
-100$ [Last Payment]

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GUTENN

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Curriculum

What you will learn.

Section 1: Introduction to the world of djing

-What is a DJ
-The DJ Missions
-Types of DJs
-Music Genres
-Starter Kit
-What is a Song
-Music Production Overview
-Introduction to Electronic Dance Music

Section 2: Musical Knowledge

-The Elements of Music
-Measurments
-Critical Listening
-Acoustic, Analog, and Digital
-The Musical Evolution
-The Musical Instruments
-Sound Analysis
-Track Analysis
-Foldering and Files Management

Section 3: Rekordbox

-Introduction to the DJ Software
-Downloading and Installation
-Look and Feel
-Music Importing and Exporting
-The Browser
-Playlist and Analysis
-Players Settings
-Grids
-Hot Cues and Memory Cue
-Loops
-The Export Mode

Section 4: Music Theory and Harmonic Mixing

-Human Hearing
-Scales and Keys
-Software and Key Analysis
-Harmonic Scales
-The Camelot Wheel
-Alphanumeric and Classic Mode

Section 5: Gear Overview and Routing

-Digital DJ Overview
-Standalone DJ Overview
-Club Standard Gear
-The main Screen
-Players Overview
-Mixer Overview
-Mixer Inputs and Outputs

Section 6: Understanding Functionality

-Controller Mode
-Quantization
-Time Mode
-Auto Cue
-Tag List
-Browsing
-Search Engine and Track Search
-Device Management
-Loop
-Memory and Hot Cue
-Slip Mode
-Reverse and Slip Reverse
-Synchronization
-Outputs Section Control
-Play and Cue
-Jog Wheel and Modes
-Tempo Range and Tempo Fader

Section 7: Beat Matching

-What is Beatmatching
-Tempo Matching
-Counting
-Jog Wheel Control
-Ear Training

Section 8: Mixing Under Air

-Headphones Level
-Headphones Cueing
-Trim Control/Leveling
-The Mixing Point
-Under Air vs. On Air Mixing

Section 9: Audiology, EQ, and Filter

-What is Audio
-Characteristics of Sound
-Sound Properties
-Threshold of Hearing
-Frequencies Management
-Spectrum of Hearing
-The 3 Bands
-The Mixer Equalizer
-EQ Curves
-Mixing with Frequencies
-Filtering Frequencies
-Action on Time
-Transitions

Section 10: Mixing Techniques

-Preparation
-The Mixing Point
-Waveform Analysis
-Introducing the New Song
-Pro Mixing Techniques

Section 11: Effects

-Sound Color FX
-Time Based Effects
-Release FX
-How to Work with Effects
-Coloring and Transitions

Section 12: Practicing

-DJing in Action
-Digital DJ Performance
-Club Mode with Lighting
-B2B Performance
-Exams/Tests