Full Course
10 hours (5 two-hour-long classes)
Each class consists of theory and practice.
Subjects covered:
- Overview of the DJ digital controller (Inputs/Outputs, Tempo, EQs, Channels, Master Channel, Faders, Cross Fader, Jog Wheel, Sync, FX, Cue, Stutter, Hot Cues, Roll, Slicer, Sampler)
- DJ Software - Serato and Rekord box (Connecting to DJ Controller, Preferences, Audio Settings, Library, Display, FX Settings, Playlist creation)
- BPM and Beatmatching by ear
- Hot Cues (where to set, how to set, programming)
- FX overview and how to use them
- Mixing techniques
- Most common mistakes and how to quickly fix them
- Tips and tricks
- Where DJs get the music
- Building a playlist for 1-hour set
- Recording your own set for future publishing on SoundCloud and other platforms