The Anatomy Of DJing
What you'll learn
- Learn the logic of DJ equipment to connect, set up, and operate turntables, mixers, headphones, and more while resolving technical issues effortlessly.
- Develop beatmatching by ear for turntables, controllers, or CDJs. Visual animations and vivid analogies make learning simple and effective.
- Understand how a DJ mixer works and what happens in different frequency ranges to create engaging transitions between your favorite tracks.
- Learn simple music theory to better understand its structure and anatomy, enabling you to create harmonious DJ sets both at home and on stage.
- Discover creative ways to craft your dream mix, overcome stage anxiety, and gain unique insights from a DJ with 20 years of field experience.
- Decode essential know-how, featuring the exclusive 3 Steps Of Beatmatching method, which is highly effective for both vinyl and digital DJ gear.
Requirements
- This video course is suitable for people with no prior experience in music or DJing. It is designed to develop structured thinking in DJing, help you understand its basics, and includes unique exercises and tips to diversify the routines of advanced DJs. If you have DJ equipment and turntables, or controller, DDJs, that's great - you can start practicing right away. If you don’t have equipment, this course will give you a clear understanding of the craft and help you decide whether investing in DJ equipment is the right choice for you.
Description
''The Anatomy Of DJing'' video course consists of 10 educational video lessons on DJing with subtitles in simple English, featuring 3h 18min of footage.
The educational material was developed by Masha Dabelka, a teacher, DJ, and producer with 20 years of experience. She is the owner of the private DJ school Turntablista and a lecturer at the University of Music and Arts in Vienna, Austria.
The video course includes numerous analogies with digital DJing, making it suitable for both vinyl enthusiasts and those who prefer playing on digital DJing devices. The key is to understand the anatomy of DJing!
You will learn to understand the universal technical foundations of DJing, develop a sense of rhythm and musicality. You’ll also learn how to connect and handle DJ equipment properly and manage your nerves during performances, and quickly troubleshoot if something isn’t working. This course covers the finest details of the DJ craft: from proper hand positioning to excelling in the art of working with a mixer like a conductor, you will learn how to work with mixer frequencies and understand how they relate to different musical instruments. You’ll practice beatmatching by ear. We’ll also understand the basics of musical composition and storytelling through music. You’ll train your hands for smooth coordination with DJ players. On top of that, you’ll master the proper use of headphones and monitors during your sets.
Lesson 1 / The Anatomy Of A Turntable
Lesson 2 / Working With Headphones
Lesson 3 / Cueing And Starting A Record
Lesson 4 / Basic Beatmatching
Lesson 5 / Advanced Beatmatching
Lesson 6 / Working With A Mixer Basic
Lesson 7 / Working With A Mixer Advanced
Lesson 8 / The Universe Of Exercises And Effects
Lesson 9 / Building Up A Perfect Mix
Lesson 10 / Working In The Fields
Each topic is vividly presented with original music, animations and costumes to make the information more understandable and engaging for viewers of all ages and genders.
By purchasing this course, you get lifetime access to these video lessons and can watch and learn whenever it’s convenient for you.
Who this course is for:
- The Anatomy of DJing course offers a detailed, colorful, funky and engaging look at what DJs do behind the console. Animations and costumes make the learning experience unforgettable and exciting. The instructor's professional expertise and years of teaching experience ensure that women, men, teenagers, and even children can understand the anatomy of DJing and truly ignite their passion for this craft.
Instructor
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My name is Masha Dabelka. I'm a DJ, teacher and producer with a generous 20 years of professional experience, founder of the women's DJing school Turntablista, and a mentor who has personally trained several hundred students.
I teach beatmatching by ear, foster creative thinking, and believe that an effective learning process should always be engaging and fun.