Our brand new Beginners-Intermediate course provides students with all the knowledge necessary to start mixing right away. As well as being guided through all the different types of DJing equipment available, the modules also provide more detailed information about each stage of the mixing process, such as how to setup decks and a mixer, how to cue tracks, choosing the right track to play and knowing when to mix it, how to set levels and EQ, as well as more advanced effects processing and mixing techniques. Furthermore, exercises are provided, with accompanying audio files, to enable students to improve their jogging and beatmatching skills.
The course is presented in a series of online videos that you can watch where and when you prefer - with a full complement of accompanying downloadable materials for your future reference, which consists of comprehensive written notes and customized mp3s for you to practice mixing with.
Included with the Beginners-Intermediate course are a collection of DJ mixtools from Loopmasters, for practicing your basic DJing skills.
What equipment do I need?
No specific DJ equipment is required to take the course, but you will obviously want to purchase some at some stage in order to mix. This can easily be done after watching the course though, as you may find it helps you decide what equipment is right for you. Then, once you have the equipment, you can watch the lessons again to learn how to use it.
1) History of DJing and buyers guide
Gives an outline of the different DJing formats available today, explaining how they've changed over the years and what the most popular formats are now.
2) Fundamental control and setup
Shows how to hook up a pair of vinyl decks to a mixer and amp or speakers, and then explains the basic controls in this setup, which are the fundamental ones you find in all DJing formats. Then, compares this to the controls you find in djay, a popular DJing app for the iPad.
3) How to cue a track
Explains how to cue tracks with various DJing formats, to enable a complete understanding of the different considerations when using an entirely hardware or a software-based setup.
4) Knowing your music
Teaches some of the musical considerations when mixing, to help students better choose the right track to play and know when to mix it. Topics covered include tempo, time signature and key, as well as swing or shuffle. There is also some information about how tracks are structured and an example of a standard song arrangement.
5) EQ and filtering
Teaches what the EQ and Filter controls on a DJ mixer do, so students have a better understanding of how to use them to change the sound of a track and improve your mix. Musical examples are shown through a spectrum analyser to enable a visual as well as aural demonstration.
6) Beatmatching and creating a smooth mix
Combines all the techniques learned so far on the course, and some new tricks, to provide some mixing examples.
7) Advanced effects
Runs through some more of the effects you commonly find in DJing setups, including reverb, delay, flanging and gating.
8) Cue points and looping
Continues looking at more advanced DJing techniques by introducing cue points and looping, showing how they can be useful in various mixing scenarios.
9) Summary and exercises
Gives a summary of the main points that have been taught on the course, and then provides some exercises to help improve jogging and beat matching skills.
10) Bonus module 1- Interview with a pro DJ
Provides a glimpse into the life of a professional DJ, by chatting with up and coming Berlin DJ and Producer
11) Bonus module 2 – Learn to scratch
Demonstrates the basics of how to scratch, showing how to setup the decks, the main principles and a range of different techniques.
