
Discover and curate music tracks by researching across platforms—1001 track lists, Beatport, SoundCloud, YouTube, Shazam, and Spotify—then build genre-focused playlists of 3–5 songs to uncover hidden gems.
Analyze track quality with speck by reading the spectrum to verify true high fidelity beyond mp3 320 labels. Compare wav or flac, and rely on spectrum and your ears.
Configure Rekordbox with normal analysis mode and RGB view for key, BPM, and grid. Import tracks by dragging from folders, set audio output, then create playlists and organize your library.
Learn practical playlist and folder organization for dj collections, using genre folders, subgenre tags, vibe labels, favorites by year, moments for intros and warmups, and complete live sets.
Explore how song sections like intro, build up, drop, break, and bridges shape atmosphere and energy in dance tracks. Learn to count by 32-beat phrases and the buildup-drop contrast.
Learn to mix without the sync button by aligning tracks with the jog's outer pink ring, using headphones for precision, and adjusting the tempo with the tempo fader.
Learn to diagnose and fix misaligned tracks in Rekordbox by checking kick alignment with the grid, using dynamic analysis for old tracks, and applying quantize edits.
Synchronize the start of song sections to create natural mixes, guided by hot cues. Explore endings with intros, drops with intros, and breaks with intros for dramatic transitions.
The roll effect records a short segment and repeats it, replacing the current track's volume with the captured loop on channel one, suitable for tiny one-beat fragments.
Explore the dub echo, a granulated echo effect that creates small repeated oscillations like a whip in the wind, timed with the music using quantize.
Learn to use acapellas to align vocals with instrumentals by matching keys with the Camelot wheel, align BPM, and extract vocals using Moises AI for seamless DJ transitions.
Discover how sound identity is built by producers and djs through consistent tones and musical structures. Use remixes, genre focus, and recurring instruments to establish a signature sound.
Master a DJ set in Audacity by applying a limiter (soft limit, minus three), then normalize, export as WAV, and optionally amplify for louder playback on SoundCloud or YouTube.
You will learn everything you need to know to stand out as a DJ, from musical theory to the use of the most advanced equipment and software.
Learn to create amazing mixes, develop natural and advanced transitions, use effects, and create new atmospheres for the music.
Your Teacher is going to be John Haste is an experienced DJ with a great teaching method and skills in creating educational materials and mentoring new DJs in a practical and fast way. A true dance floor choreographer, he has shared the stage with prominent names such as Nightfunk, Louie Cut, Kanio, Fran Bortolossi, Almanac, Pimp Chic, and Tim Baresko.
Contents:
Musical Foundation: Get the basics that make you stand out. Learn about musical structures, rhythms, melodies, and tonalities to create killer mixes
Gear Insight: Understand DJ controllers, CDJs, and mixers. Pick the right headphones, speakers, cables, and adapters for any gig
Software Mastery: Navigate Rekordbox to organize your music seamlessly. Prep for big events, record your sets, and promote them on social media
Smooth Transitions: Discover the best ways to find music for your style. Master mixing techniques, from natural transitions to advanced moves
Effects Play: Learn to use various effects and their combos to craft fresh vibes for your tunes
Career Boost: John will teach you how to elevate your career through social media prep and content creation to connect with your audience