Course Structure
WEEK 1
Dj Equipment explained
Set up process start to finish
Parts identification
Equipment handling
Basic music structure
WEEK 2
Learning the Dj software Serato, Traktor, Rekordbox. How to structure your music on Usb, and computer. How to get your own music (Record pools and music sources)
How to Beat matching by ear
WEEK 3
Hot Cueing techniques
Counting bars and predicting breaks
Evaluating tempo differences
Applying the pitch control
WEEK 4
Counting BPM (Beats Per Minute)
Programming & Music Structure
Group Practice
Organising Genres
WEEK 5
Utilising the EQ
Smooth Transitions
Mixing techniques and transitions
WEEK 6
Loops, effects, fliters, techniques
Basic scratch techniques
Baby scratch, Flares, Transform scratches.
Basic Beat Juggling (Serato)
WEEK 7
Revision and Assessments
Putting it all together
Final Test Preparations
WEEK 8
How to get gigs, networking techniques. A opportunity to play at live music venues (must be over 18+ unless if younger parent super vision is required.