DJ beginner 9 week course 2024

when: 01 February 2024 - 28 March 2024 | venue: Redfern Community Centre | cost: Free | address: 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern NSW 2016 | website: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/hireable-indoor-spaces/studiorcc-studio-redfern-community-centre | tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/studiorcc-dj-beginner-course-9-week-free-program-tickets-768741726197

published: 23 Jan 2024, 5 min read

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DJ SHORT COURSE w/ Nick Toth

9 weeks / sessions / 2 hours each

Week 1:

• Introduction - course overview - learning outcomes / dream & aspirations

• Brief history of DJing & electronic music - from reggae to hip hop, house, EDM, trap & drill

• Equipment overview - from turntables to CDJs & controllers - different software options

• P.A. set up - signal flow - jargon - troubleshooting

• Intro to your equipment - basic features of DJ controller - loading tracks

• Intro to Serato DJ - file types & management - sourcing your music

• Cueing a track - how to locate the first 'cue point' - practice time & questions

Week 2:

• Basic beat matching techniques - cue points - jog wheel - learning to listen

• How to correct out of sync tracks - how to read waves forms

• Beat matching with 2 copies of the same instrumental - practice time

• Your first beat mix transition - using volume faders / monitors / headphones

• Serato DJ - file management on your HD - importing & analyzing files

Week 3:

• Setting BpM - beat matching using pitch tempo slider

• Jog wheel modes & techniques - practise time & feedback

• Intro to music structure - beats/bars/intro/outro - different genres of music

• Serato DJ - setting hot cue points - how to use the performance pads

Week 4:

• Beat mix transitions using intro & outro markers - practise time & feeback

• Finetune your beat matching/mixing/cueing - troubleshooting

• Sourcing your music - file types (MP3/WAV/AAC/etc) - sample/bit rate - dos & don'ts

• Planning a set - concept - dynamics

• Serato DJ - organizing your music - crates/sub-crates/track info

Week 5:

• Enhancing your performance with EQ mixing/bass transitions

• Serato DJ - how/when to use internal mode - FX basics

• Start building your set - practise time & feedback

Week 6

• Working with different genres of music / different styles of Djing

• Intro to scratching & other turntable techniques

• Build your 20min set - practise time & feedback

Week 7

• Review your recorded set & give feedback

• Serato DJ - advanced features - 'setup' tab - FX

• Music industry intro - roles (artist/manager/agent/booker/etc) - professional conduct

• Business admin basics - invoicing - tax

• Rehearse your 20min set - practise time & feedback

Week 8

• Review your recorded set & give feedback

• Copyright basics - composition vs master rights - licenses (APRA)

• How to create your own live remix/mash-up

• Marketing for DJs - 'you are your brand' - free/paid platforms - social media

• Prep for week 9 - performance tips & hacks

• One on one practical - 20min set run through - fine tuning

• Homework: rehearse your set & record/film yourself

Week 9

• LIVE Performance at external venue (Your Time To Shine)

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DJ beginner 9 week course 2024 | What's on in Redfern

DJ beginner 9 week course 2024 is on 01 February 2024 - 28 March 2024. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Redfern. Call 0405 027 165 for details. Visit their website at https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/hireable-indoor-spaces/studiorcc-studio-redfern-community-centre.

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