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Creative Guide To DJ: From Start To Finish Part 1

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Overview

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This class is perfect for those that would like to learn the art of DJing. The content is specifically prepared and structured to give you the fundamentals beyond the knowledge, experience, confidence, understanding and the ability to DJ. 

This is a traditional hardware course, where attendees will develop, hone and master their skills on the industry standard Pioneer CDJ setup.

Here are some of the controllers you can follow this class with: 

DDJ-1000
DDJ-800
DDJ400
DDJ-200
DDJ-RZ
XDJ-RX2
XDJ-RR

*Applies to any Rekordbox / Serato Controller 

These sessions are highly practical and are heavily focused on the hardware; and developing the skill-set required to qualify as a DJ. 

By the end of these sessions, you will be able to gain a better understanding in the art itself. Be comfortable using an industry standard hardware DJ setup. Ideally, all attendees will be able to mix songs of their choice and develop their musical repertoire.

This creative journey is an 8 part series.

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Lastly check out the rest of the modules:

Part1: https://skl.sh/35THYXW

Part2: https://skl.sh/2WGF7xl

Part3: https://skl.sh/2T7B8ZN

Part4: https://skl.sh/3bpfbeN

Part5: https://skl.sh/3610Wf9

Part6: https://skl.sh/2UcH44a

Part7: https://skl.sh/2YLsfqs

Part8: https://skl.sh/2WhHvve

Syllabus

  • Session 1 Intro
  • Equipment Overview
  • Cueing The Track
  • Counting Music
  • Quick Mix With Levels
  • Features On the CDJ
  • Features on The DJM
  • Phase Meter, Jog Wheel and BPM
  • Download and Install Rekordbox
  • Create Playlists with Rekordbox
  • Summary & Whats Next!

Taught by

Costas Papa

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