Block 1 · Basics, hardware & software
Lesson 1 · Introduction to DJ
A free sample lesson of this course — the same slides and videos students get in their cabinet.
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Key points
- DJ = Disc Jockey: selects and plays pre-recorded music for an audience, blending tracks into one continuous flow.
- Types of DJ: Club, Wedding/Mobile, Radio, DJ/Producer (festival artist), Bedroom DJ, Turntablist, Producer.
- Core skills: beatmatching, EQ mixing, transitions, scratching, effects/mashup/remix live, song selection, performance, MC & dancing.
- Bring to class: laptop (Mac preferred), headphones, USB stick.
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