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Scratch DJ Academy presents: DJ Fundamentals

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Overview

Learn how to DJ with DJ Hapa of Scratch DJ Academy. This class will give you everything you need to know to get your start as a DJ.

DJing is more than counting beats. It is about skillfully bringing songs together to create an experience. In DJ Fundamentals, you will learn about music theory and the basics of manual beatmatching and scratching. Hapa will introduce you to the essential DJ gear, including hardware, software, and the functions and features to look for. You will learn how to break down music and analyze arrangement, skills you can use for DJing and for producing remixes or original work.

Whether you are brand new to DJing or you have been at it for a while, this course will give you a solid foundation you can build on, no matter which genre or style you prefer.

Syllabus

  • Introduction and Basic Music Theory
  • Scratching 101 Part 1
  • Scratching 101 Part 2
  • The Crossfader
  • Mixing Based on BPM
  • Mixing Based on Song Structure
  • Song Breakdown Demo
  • Segment 8 - Mixer Overview and EQ
  • Inputs and Outputs
  • Understanding Turntables
  • Manual Beatmatching Techniques
  • Beatmatching Practice Part 1
  • Beatmatching Practice Part 2

Taught by

DJ Hapa

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