Udemy Learning To Dj: Beginner To Intermediate For Electronic Djs [TUTORiAL]

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
Passion and interest in core electronic dance music - we focus mainly on house, techno and their siblings and less top 40/hip-hop/pop..
(optional) A musically obsessed personality!

Description

Welcome to Learning To DJ's Beginner to Intermediate course for electronic music DJs. This course provides a comprehensive overview of DJing for the passionate music fan, beginner or novice DJ who wants to make the transition from beginner to an intermediate level of DJ knowledge or the intermediate DJ who is looking for a catalogue of content to backfill their self-taught knowledge. In this course, you will be introduced to your instructor Robert (aka. ROBDEEP), who has over 10 years of experience DJing as a passionate hobbyist and more recently advanced his skills into music production. In this course you will:Discover some of the history behind DJing and what it means to be a DJ, and why musical passion is so important.Get a high level overview of a variety of DJ equipment like CDJs, Turntables, DJ Mixers, headphones and DJ Controllers. Drive co-pilot in our overview of available free DJ softwares to aid your choice in picking a piece of software as well as what's available in the marketplace todayFinally understand and explain the difference between producers and DJs in their roles, responsibilities and how they are evaluatedObtain a high level overview of music media and the technical aspects of how it works including: Vinyl, CDs, MP3s & WAV formats, Analog vs. Digital & streaming.Understand the basic concepts of tempo & key and why they are important to DJ mixesLearn about how to count beats, bars and the fundamental electronic music rhythm of "four on the floor"Master the art of beat matching using conceptual and practical examples including course provided resources to help you practiceBegin to analyze track structure from a producer and DJ perspective to ensure proper selection and mixing habitsArm yourself with song transitions such as blending, cuts and overlays to add variety to your mixesGet an overview of the theory of phrasing, and how it helps to time your transitionsIdentify 3 basic types of mix placement strategies and when they can be used to effectively to build great sounding sets as well as what 3 placements to avoid!Master 4 basic DJ effects (FX) of Reverb, Echo, Delay, & High / Low Pass Filters by getting a theoretical background and idea for their practice application in DJ sets (without over doing it!)Gain 3 handy new tricks to build tension and intrigue in your DJ sets leading up to and playing along with transitionsTake a second to appreciate and understand the foundation of electronic music: samples & loops, learn how to use them in practiceUnderstand how to study the dance floor, what the typically anatomy looks like energetically, read the room and reason with requests Level up your game and learn a basic 3-roster artist framework differentiating between opening DJs, mid-liners & headliner DJs and what each of them doBecome a music discovery machine by identifying the primary venues that artists are distributing their music on as well as how to use resources like Record Pools, Record Shops & DJ mixes onlineBegin to craft your set's with intriguing questions to influence your selections and build artistry into your performancesGet an idea of what track energy levels are and why they are important to the emotional arc & story telling of your DJ mixUsing the course framework, break down the 4 major genres of electronic dance music: house, techno, hard dance/hardcore & other gaining a historical basis and appreciation for their rootsTame and build the music library of your dreams by understanding basic digital library building blocks, characteristics to classify music, playlist building strategies and some best practices for your music libraryRecord, mix, master and share your DJ mixes as well as how and where to ask for actionable feedback to improveLearn about some great places to build your online presence and how to build an offline presence in the interest of growing as a DJCompassionately navigate the macro headwinds of modern DJing by getting some information on how you can show up, support and integrate into your local community in the interest of establishing great relationships and to hopefully land gigs!Reflect on your DJ journey, set some goals and bring music to the world!This course is aimed at the passionate student and includes a set of course resources including diagrams and practice tracks. Please note: this course focuses primarily on core dance music genres such as House, Techno and their siblings and does NOT focus on radio top 40 / hip-hop / pop type of music. While the concepts are transferable, the majority of our examples are centered around house music so just keep that in mind if you are a prospective student :).---DisclaimerThe information provided by the instructor Robdeep and Learning to DJ team (the "L2DJ team", “we”, “us”, or “our”) in this course is provided for general informational purposes only. All information in this course is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF USE IN THIS COURSE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SITE. YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND COURSE AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION IN THIS COURSE IS SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Provided course resources (the "course resource package", "resources") such as diagrams or practice music are copyrighted and for student personal and educational use only - they may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of L2DJ team. The course resource package is provided "as is" and the L2DJ team disclaims all warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

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 Lesson 5.4.1 - Building Blocks of A Library
• Lecture 118 Lesson 5.4.1 - Building Blocks in Rekordbox
• Lecture 119 Lesson 5.4.2 - Characteristics of Music
• Lecture 120 Lesson 5.4.3 - Library Best Practices

Section 7: Module 6 - Growing as a DJ

• Lecture 121 Module 6 - Introduction
• Lecture 122 Lesson 6.1.0 - Recording Your DJ Set
• Lecture 123 Lesson 6.1.1 - Options for Recording
• Lecture 124 (optional) Lesson 6.1.2 - Recording Checklist & Things to Be Aware Of!
• Lecture 125 Lesson 6.1.3 - Basic Mixing and Mastering Your DJ Set in Audacity
• Lecture 126 Lesson 6.2.0 - Sharing Your DJ Set
• Lecture 127 Lesson 6.3.0 - Marketing Yourself as a DJ
• Lecture 128 Lesson 6.3.1 - Building an Online Presence
• Lecture 129 Lesson 6.3.2- Building an Offline Presence
• Lecture 130 Lesson 6.3.3 - Building your Presence through Events
• Lecture 131 Lesson 6.4.0 - Finding DJ Gigs
• Lecture 132 Lesson 6.4.1 - Why Getting Noticed is Hard
• Lecture 133 Lesson 6.4.2 - Some Ideas / Tactics for Getting Gigs
• Lecture 134 Lesson 6.4.3 - A few additional ideas / tactics

Section 8: Module 7 - Reflecting on Your Journey

• Lecture 135 Lesson 7.1.0 - Reflecting on Your DJ Journey
• Lecture 136 Lesson 7.2.0 - Setting Goals
• Lecture 137 Lesson 7.3.0 - Ongoing Learning Resources
• Lecture 138 Lesson 7.4.0 - Congratulations !!!

Novice and Beginner DJs looking for a comprehensive course on the major areas of DJing related to house and core dance music to level up their skills and knowledge from an experienced instructor,Intermediate DJs looking to fill in the gaps of their knowledge after being self-taught and/or looking for resources on building themselves for gigs and beyond,Prospective DJs who want an overview of what DJing is before they decide whether to buy their first set of DJ kit

Published: 3/2024
Format: MP4
Video: h264, 1920x1080
Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English
Duration: 10h 33m

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