INTRO TO DJING
- Why do you want to be a DJ?
- What is DJing about?
- History of DJing?
- What are your overall expectations?
- What are topics you want to cover?
- Where are you at on your skill level?
- Are you managing your artist brand?
- What gear do you have?
- What gear should you buy?
DJ ANALYSIS
MUSIC PREPARATION
- What is Serato? (DJ Software)
- What are DJ pools?
- Importance of organization for a successful DJ (music & equipment)
- DJ music objective
- Audience Retention
- Music modulation
ANALYZING MUSIC
SOCIAL MEDIA AND BRANDING
- Importance of having a website
- Social Media Consistency
- Key Principles of Branding Excellence
- Introduction to Mixing
- Exploring your Mixer
- Learn music structure
INTRO TO MIXING
MIXING ESSENTIALS
- Mastering time perception
- Mastering music mixing
- Equalization in music mixing (EQ)
- Adding effects (FX)
- Controller & headphones
ADVANCED MIXING STYLES
DJ PHILOSOPHY
- DJ philosophy for a successful event
- Roles of set times for higher audience engagement
- Introduction to CDJs and Rekordbox
- Developing your first mixtape
- Mixtape fundamentals
CREATING A MIX TAPE
THE ART OF SCRATCHING
- Analyzing the Art of Scratching
- Hands On Studio Session
- Guest DJs for Q&A
- What is a Master of Ceremony?
- Mastering Public Speaking as an entertainer
- Preparing ahead of time for your gig
- Knowing how to Sound Check mics
HOW TO MC
PROMO WORK
- The work of Promoting for DJs
- Event Management Preparation
- Guest Speakers on Successful Promotional Work
- What does a DJ as a business look like?
- Keeping the Professionalism for a DJ
- Setting the example for new DJs
BECOME A PROFESSIONAL
PRODUCING
- What does it mean to be a Producer DJ?
- Creating your own edits
- “Back-to-back” DJing
- Keeping cables clean
- Equipment Maintenance
- Professional Look
- Laws about proper placement