DJ Fundamentals [NYC]

This program is designed for anyone who wants to be confident DJing, whether it is at home, in front of a small crowd, or in clubs. You’ll learn everything from track selection and reading a room to the important technical skills needed, such as beatmatching, looping, hot cues, EQing, FX and transitions. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to rock your first party. Topics covered Track selection Reading the room Beatmatching Music theory + track structure Learning Rekordbox Importing tracks Playlist building Looping Setting hot cues EQing + bass switch Harmonic mixing FX + transitions Creative techniques + mixing Set building + performance Instructors Great Dane (Thursday class) - Listen on Spotify Abe Duque (Sunday class) - Listen on Spotify FAQ What equipment do I need to bring? All you need to bring is a laptop, and headphones as well as a USB drive. We’ll have a variety of pro DJ gear in the classroom for you to learn and practice on. What will I accomplish? By the end of the course, you’ll know how to perform on a pro DJ setup. You’ll feel confident DJing in front of a crowd, knowing the equipment inside out. And you’ll also be familiar with beginner to advanced DJ techniques, from beatmatching to using FX for complex transitions. Who is this course for + pre-requisites? This course is for anyone who wants to DJ confidently, whether you have never DJ'ed before or you consider yourself a beginner. You don’t have to have any prior experience taking this class. What is the class structure? Our classes are very hands-on and practical, so you’ll be applying techniques right away and practicing what you learn. You’ll be working on performing small mixes through the class and slowly practicing new techniques. Our size classes are kept small, with a maximum of 10 students, so you’ll have plenty of attention from the experts. What happens if I miss a class? If for whatever reason you miss a class, you can make it up privately by scheduling a makeup class with us for a reduced fee. My question isn't answered Just email us at hello@343labs.com