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Jak Bradley

Do you want to give DJing a try but don’t have any DJing equipment?

If so, then you are in luck.

This is the perfect DJ course for you.

In this course you can learn the basics of DJing just by using your laptop.

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Do you want to give DJing a try but don’t have any DJing equipment?

If so, then you are in luck.

This is the perfect DJ course for you.

In this course you can learn the basics of DJing just by using your laptop.

This is possible because you can use the keys on your keyboard just like you would use the buttons on actual DJ decks.

You don’t need any fancy DJ equipment to be able to do your first DJ mix. You just need to be able to do 3 things:

  • Start the track

  • Stop the track

  • And move the volume fader from one side to the other

Thats it.

The key to doing your first DJ mix is all about timing and understanding how music is structured.

And in this course, that is exactly what you are going to learn.

By the end of this course:

  • You will know what the different sections of a dance track are and how to identify them

  • You will know how to time two tracks together perfectly when DJing

  • You will know how to mix smoothly between two tracks by using the crossfader

  • And you will be able to put it all together and perform a short, professional sounding, DJ routine using the 4 tracks that are included with the course

You don’t need any prior DJ knowledge to do this course.

All you need is just a laptop and a keen interest in DJing.

All the tracks that are used in this course are also included for you to download, for free, in the course resources.

This means that you can follow along with the course, step-by-step, in real time, and learn the exact same DJ mixes as I do in the course.

The DJ routine you will be learning is demonstrated to you in the free video in this page, so feel free to watch that video next, and see the exact DJ routine that you will be learning in this course.

In this course, you are not just going to learn how to mix these tracks together and then that is it, with no explanations to how DJing actually works beyond these tracks.

This DJ course is much more than that.

Even though you do not need any DJ equipment, you will still learn the key fundamentals and principles of DJing.

You will be able to fully understand at a basic level, how DJing works, and you will be able to understand how it is possible to mix 2 tracks together, and make it sound good to the audience.

This is so that, if you did want to continue to practice DJing after this course, you will have the tools and knowledge to do so.

You will learn all about how tracks are structured, and you will learn at what point you should mix in, and out, of your tracks when DJing, so you get perfectly timed mixes, every time.

If you are interested in learning to DJ and have not yet decided if you want to take the plunge and buy some DJ equipment, or if you are just generally interested in how DJing works, this is the perfect course for you.

The DJ software is free, all the tracks are also included for free, all you need is your laptop and an interest in wanting to learn how to DJ.

Thats all there is to it.

All you need to do is follow the detailed instructions in this course, and by the end of it, you will be putting together your own first, professional sounding DJ routine.

Have a watch of the free video where I will demonstrate to you the exact DJ routine you will be learning, with the exact same tacks.

I hope you enjoy it.

And I will see you on the course.

Jak

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • By the end of this course you will be able to mix 4 tracks together in a short dj routine
  • You will learn what the different sections of a dance track are and how to identify them
  • You will learn how to time two tracks together perfectly when djing
  • You will know how to mix smoothly between two tracks by using the crossfader
  • You will learn how to set up the keys on your keyboard to resemble actual dj decks

Syllabus

Welcome To The Course
Course Content
DJ Routine Demonstration
Download Free Rekordbox DJ Software
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New Rekordbox Update: Please Read
Download Free Music Tracks
DJ Software Settings
Beat Matching
Phrase Matching
Sections Of A Dance Track
Basic Mix 1
Using The Crossfader
Basic Mix 2
Basic Mix 3
Sampler
Final DJ Routine
Extra: Track Preparation For Any Occasion
Congratulations!
Beginner DJ Equipment Suggestions
Introduction - Beginner DJ Set Up
4 Components Of A DJ Set Up
DJ Software Part 1
DJ Software Part 2
DJ Software Part 3
DJ Controller Part 1
DJ Controller Part 2
DJ Headphones
DJ Speakers
Conclusion - Beginner DJ Set Up

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Teaches basic DJ skills useful for beginners
Course uses a laptop keyboard to teach basic DJ skills
Good introduction to DJing for beginners
Taught by professionals in the field
Covers multiple aspects of basic DJing
Prerequisites may be needed for some learners

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn To DJ With Just Your Laptop: No DJ Equipment Needed with these activities:
Review Dance Music Manual by Rick Snoman
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the history of dance music, different genres, DJing techniques, and the music industry. It will help you understand the context and evolution of DJing.
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  • Read the chapter on the history of dance music
  • Read the chapter on DJing techniques
Practice DJing the 4 tracks provided
Practice is essential for mastering any skill. Allocate an hour to practice the DJ mixes you will be learning in the course.
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  • Open the DJ software you will be using for the course
  • Import the 4 tracks in this course into your DJ software
  • Go through each section of this course and practice DJing the 4 tracks as instructed by the course
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