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Published 3/2024 MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz Language: English | Size: 11.87 GB | Duration: 10h 33m Accelerate your DJ journey, learn to beat match, transition, place mixes, apply EQ + FXs, promote yourself + find gigs. What you'll learn Identify the similarities and differences between modern DJ equipment such as DJ mixers, CDJs, turntables, and DJ controllers Master the art of beat matching while learning essential technical skills such as EQ, song structure, phrasing, key, tempo Arm yourself with new transition techniques such as blending, cuts and overlays Understand the different types of mix placement strategies and placements to avoid Apply and grasp advanced techniques such as the harmonic mixing system using Open Key Notation Learn a basic framework to identify differences between House, Techno, Hard Dance & other electronic music genres and learn about their origins Improve your music discovery and library building process with an overview of major channels for IDing incredible new tracks Get to know the best platforms to build an online presence and how to build an offline presence to grow your brand as a DJ and find collaborators + gigs Learn how to record, mix and master your DJ sets to share and receive actionable feedback for improvement Requirements Ideally some kind of DJ equipment. For example, a basic DJ controller (e.g., Pioneer DDJ 200, 400 Numark Mixtrack Pro) a pair of basic CDJs and 2 channel mixer, or pair of turn tables (optional) A musically obsessed personality! Description Overview Section 1: Course Introduction Lecture 1 Course Promo Lecture 2 Course Syllabus Overview Lecture 3 Administrative Resources - Oh My! Section 2: Module 1 - Introduction to DJing Lecture 4 Lesson 1.1 - What is DJing? Lecture 5 Lesson 1.2.0 - Introduction to DJ Hardware Lecture 6 Lesson 1.2.1 - Exploring CDJs Lecture 7 Lesson 1.2.2 - Dusting off the Turntable Lecture 8 Lesson 1.2.3 - Keeping it Cool with DJ Controllers Lecture 9 Lesson 1.2.4 - The Maestro DJ Mixer Lecture 10 Lesson 1.2.5 - Hearing Through Your Headphones Lecture 11 Lesson 1.2.6 - Lesson Recap Lecture 12 Lesson 1.3.0 - DJs use Software? Lecture 13 Lesson 1.3.1 - Overview of Traktor DJ 2 Lecture 14 Lesson 1.3.2 - Overview of Virtual DJ Lecture 15 Lesson 1.3.3 - Overview of RekordBox Lecture 16 Lesson 1.3.4 - Overview of Mixxx Lecture 17 Lesson 1.3.5 - Overview of Djay Pro Lecture 18 Lesson 1.3.6 - Software Outro Lecture 19 Lesson 1.4.0 - Media Formats for DJs Lecture 20 Lesson 1.4.1 - Talk Vinyl to Me Baby Lecture 21 Lesson 1.4.2 - Understanding CDs Lecture 22 Lesson 1.4.3 - Analog vs. Digital (Warning: Dragons Ahead!) Lecture 23 Lesson 1.4.4 - MP3 vs. Wav Formats Lecture 24 Lesson 1.4.5 - Streaming, the New Kid on the block Lecture 25 (optional) Lesson 1.5.0 - DJ Setup! Lecture 26 (optional) Lesson 1.5.1 - Setting up your CDJs & Mixer Lecture 27 (optional) Lesson 1.5.2 - Setting up your Turntable & Mixer Lecture 28 (optional) Lesson 1.5.3 - Setting up your DJ Controller Lecture 29 Lesson 1.6.0 - DJs vs. Producers (Warning: Dragons Ahead!) Lecture 30 Lesson 1.6.1 - What do producers do... anyway? Lecture 31 Lesson 1.6.2 - What do DJs do... anyway? Section 3: Module 2 - Fundamental DJ Technical Skills Lecture 32 Module 2 - Introduction Lecture 33 Lesson 2.1.1 - What is Tempo? Lecture 34 Lesson 2.1.2 - What is Key? Lecture 35 Lesson 2.2.1 - Four on the Floor Lecture 36 Lesson 2.2.2 - Beats & Bars Lecture 37 Lesson 2.3.1 - Beat Matching Lecture 38 Lesson 2.3.2 - Automatic Beat Matching (sync) Lecture 39 (optional) Lesson 2.3.3 - Vinyl Beat Matching Lecture 40 Lesson 2.4.0 - Song Structure & Phrasing Intro Lecture 41 Lesson 2.4.1 - Song Structure In Theory Lecture 42 Lesson 2.4.2 - Song Structure In Practice Lecture 43 Lesson 2.4.3 - Phrasing In Theory Lecture 44 Lesson 2.4.4 - Phrasing In Practice Lecture 45 Lesson 2.5.0 - All About Cueing Lecture 46 Lesson 2.5.1 - Cueing in Headphones Lecture 47 Lesson 2.5.2 - Cue Points & Hot Cues Lecture 48 Lesson 2.6.1 - EQing in the Studio Lecture 49 Lesson 2.6.2 - EQ in Practice Lecture 50 Lesson 2.6.3 - A Word About Clipping Section 4: Module 3 - Mixing Techniques Lecture 51 Module 3 - Introduction Lecture 52 Lesson 3.1.1 - Transitions: Blending in Theory Lecture 53 Lesson 3.1.2 - Transitions: Blending in Practice Lecture 54 Lesson 3.1.3 - Transitions: Cutting in Theory Lecture 55 Lesson 3.1.4 - Transitions: Cutting in Practice Lecture 56 Lesson 3.1.5 - Transitions: Overlays in Theory Lecture 57 Lesson 3.1.6 - Transitions: Overlays in Practice Lecture 58 Lesson 3.1.7 - Equalization (EQ) Lecture 59 Lesson 3.1.8 - Final Thoughts Lecture 60 Lesson 3.2.0 - Mixing Placement Intro Lecture 61 Lesson 3.2.1 - Intro-Outro Placement in Theory Lecture 62 Lesson 3.2.2 - Intro-Outro in Practice Lecture 63 Lesson 3.2.3 - Structured Mixing in Theory Lecture 64 Lesson 3.2.4 - Structured Mixing in Practice Lecture 65 Lesson 3.2.5 - Melodic Blending in Theory Lecture 66 Lesson 3.2.6 - Common Placements Mistakes Lecture 67 Lesson 3.2.7 - A BAD Mix Placement (demo) Lecture 68 Lesson 3.3.0 - Intro to Effects (FX) Lecture 69 Lesson 3.3.1 - What on earth are FXs? Lecture 70 Lesson 3.3.1 - A Final Word on DRY-WET Lecture 71 Lesson 3.3.2 - Reverb in Theory Lecture 72 Lesson 3.3.3 - Reverb in Practice Lecture 73 Lesson 3.3.4 - Echo & Delay in Theory Lecture 74 Lesson 3.3.5 - Echo & Delay in Practice Lecture 75 Lesson 3.3.6 - Filters in Theory Lecture 76 Lesson 3.3.7 - Filters in Practice Lecture 77 Lesson 3.4.1 - Practice Technique: Cut & Tease Lecture 78 Lesson 3.4.2 - Practice Technique: Fakeout Lecture 79 Lesson 3.4.3 - Practice Technique: Mashups Section 5: Module 4 - Advanced DJ Topics Lecture 80 Module 4 - Introduction Lecture 81 Lesson 4.1.1 - Loop-Loop-Looping in Theory Lecture 82 Lesson 4.1.2 - Looping in Practice Lecture 83 Lesson 4.2 - So what's your Mix Rate? Lecture 84 Lesson 4.3.0 - Can Ya Read The Crowd? Lecture 85 Lesson 4.3.1 - Anatomy of the Dancefloor Lecture 86 Lesson 4.3.2 - Reading The Room Lecture 87 Lesson 4.3.3 - Will You Play ...? (About Requests) Lecture 88 Lesson 4.4.0 - Harmonic Mixing Introduction Lecture 89 Lesson 4.4.1 - Why Mix Harmonically Anyway? Lecture 90 Lesson 4.4.2 - The Circle of Fifths & Open Key Notation Lecture 91 Lesson 4.4.3 - Using Open Key System Lecture 92 Lesson 4.5.0 - Understanding Gigs & Performances Lecture 93 Lesson 4.5.1 - Anatomy of a Gig Lecture 94 Lesson 4.5.2 - Feeling the Evening (CAN YOU FEEL IT!??!) Lecture 95 Lesson 4.5.3 - Openers, Mid-liners, Headliners, Oh my! Section 6: Module 5 - Music Discovery, Selection & Flow Lecture 96 Module 5 - Introduction Lecture 97 Lesson 5.1.0 - Dang Son! Where'd Ya Find This!? Lecture 98 Lesson 5.1.1 - A Moment To Remember Your Musical Passion Lecture 99 Lesson 5.1.2 - Discovery via Soundcloud Lecture 100 Lesson 5.1.3 - Discovery via Bandcamp Lecture 101 Lesson 5.1.4 - Discovery via DJ Mixes Lecture 102 Lesson 5.1.5 - Discovery via Record Pools Lecture 103 Lesson 5.1.6 - Discovery via Record Shops @ Invisible City Records! Lecture 104 Lesson 5.1.7 - Where else? Lecture 105 Lesson 5.2.0 - Building a Set Lecture 106 Lesson 5.2.1 - What to consider when building a set Lecture 107 Lesson 5.2.2 - Can You FEEL the Track Energy!? Lecture 108 Lesson 5.2.3 - Integrating Your Set Into The Evening Lecture 109 Lesson 5.2.4 - Let's Build a Set In RecordBox Lecture 110 Lesson 5.3.0 - Genres, Genres, Genres (Warning: Dragons ahead!) Lecture 111 Lesson 5.3.1 - Our Simple Genre Map Lecture 112 Lesson 5.3.2 - "House is a FEELING" (Genre: House) Lecture 113 Lesson 5.3.2 - "Technofy first yourself, then the world" (Genre: Techno) Lecture 114 Lesson 5.3.3 - "It ain't too loud!" (Genre: Hard Dance & Hardcore) Lecture 115 Lesson 5.3.4 - Other Electronic Music Lecture 116 Lesson 5.4.0 - Taming Your Music Library Lecture 117 L