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Learn To Become A DJ - A Beginners Guide
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Learn To Become A DJ - A Beginners Guide

Beginner DJ lessons
Created byDarryl Rees
Last updated 4/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • What equipment to buy when starting
  • The controls of a club set up such CDJ 2000 nexus and DM900 nexus mixer
  • The use of looping and effects
  • How to mix in bpm and key
  • Where to purchase your music
  • How to mix using Serato
  • How to mix using Rekordbox
  • An overview of the Rekordbox Software
  • An overview of the Serato Software and club kit
  • How to set up Serato club kit
  • How to record your mixes
  • How to write a press kit
  • How to approach clubs and bars

Course content

1 section37 lectures1h 51m total length
  • Introduction2:40
  • DJ Equipment3:11
  • What DJ equipment to buy when you are starting out?
  • Rekordbox Software Part 1/33:15
  • Rekordbox Software Part 2/32:49
  • Rekordbox Software Part 3/33:54
  • Rekordbox Software Part 42:30
  • Rekordbox Software
  • How to use the CDJ 2000's Nexus browsing4:59
  • CDJ 2000's
  • How to use CDJ 2000's Nexus looping, cue and jog wheel4:55
  • Looping
  • How To Use CDJ 2000's Nexus: Pitch Control, Cueing Tracks, Brake Release5:15
  • CDJ 2000 nexus, Cues, Pitch Control
  • CDJ 2000's Nexus Display3:12
  • CDJ Displays
  • Mixing Pt 12:57
  • Mixing Pt 22:38
  • Mixing Pt 32:11
  • Mixing Pt 41:49
  • Mixing Pt 51:50
  • Mixing Pt 61:59
  • Mixing Pt 71:55
  • Mixing Pt 82:05
  • Mixing Pt 92:07
  • Mixing Pt 102:14
  • The Effects Controls2:37
  • The Effect and Filter Controls1:28
  • How to Loop2:38
  • Record Pools: Where To Purchase Your Music2:27
  • Serato Club Kit0:46
  • Serato HID Mode2:48
  • Serato Software Overview Part 1/23:32
  • Serato Software Overview Part 13:04
  • Serato Software Overview Part 2/23:16
  • Mixing With Serato Part 1/23:37
  • Mixing With Serato Part 2/23:30
  • How To Record Your Mix4:09
  • Writing A Good Press Kit4:53
  • Writing A Solid Email To The Venue Part 12:33
  • Writing A Solid Email To The Venue Part 23:09
  • Use Of Social Media3:54
  • Approaching Venue Managers4:49

Requirements

  • Have access to a Pioneer Rekordbox compatible controller; I.e. XDJ RX
  • Recommended software: Rekordbox (free)
  • No experience needed

Description

The Beginner DJ Course teaches you all the fundamental theory and skills on the industry standard Pioneer DJ equipment and software. From mixing to recording your mixes. As well as writing a good press kit, sending out emails and approaching the venues of your desire. I have packed my 12 years of experience into this 2 hour course.

No matter your experience I will teach you the skills to make you one step closer to becoming the next big DJ.

A little bit about myself:

From bars, clubs and Festivals to performing at the Asia Football Cup 2019 to 40,000+ people, Darryl has covered it.

Darryl started is DJing career in Wales, UK and has now been performing in Dubai for the last 8 years. Darryl has warmed up for some of the biggest names in the music industry such as Dash Berlin, R3hab, Bassjackers and supported Rudimental and Fatboy Slim to name a few. Being Flash Entertainment’s go to DJ, Darryl has supported the likes of Lionel Ritchie, Pitbul, Mumford and Sons, Calvin Harris and P!nk at the Abu Dhabi F1 after race concerts.

Now an established and well-respected DJ in Dubai, Darryl has held residencies at Zero Gravity (Winner of best nightclub, What’s On Dubai Awards and winner of best beach club Timeout Dubai), Candypants and you can now find him spinning at the lavish Five Palm Jumeirah.


What will you learn in your course?


  • What equipment to buy when starting


  • The controls of a club set up such CDJ 2000 nexus and DM900 nexus mixer


  • How to mix in bpm and key


  • Where to purchase your music, such as record pools


  • How to mix using Serato


  • How to mix using Rekordbox


  • Rekordbox Software


  • Serato Software and club kit


  • How to set up Serato club kit


  • How to write a press kit


  • How to approach clubs and bars


Who this course is for:

  • Students who are looking to become a professional DJ
  • Students who are looking to become a DJ for fun