Module 3 of 3: Advanced DJ

Learn scratching, beat juggling and much more.		Record and edit your mix for the perfect demo CD

Summary

The Advanced DJ Course is the place to take your technical DJ skills to the next level. Expert DJs demonstrate how to use turntables as a musical instrument, using the full range of turntablist skills. From simple scratches to complex routines and battle techniques, the course will demonstrate how scratching and beat juggling can add an extra dimension to your DJ repertoire. We teach in small groups and every student has their own decks and mixer in class to ensure plenty of hands-on experience and one-to-one training.

Content

Creative Mixing

Professional tips to improve your mix technique

Phrase alignment techniques for extended beat mixing

Beat Juggling - create instant remixes and re-edits

Drops, Fills and Tricks

A cappella mixing

Line / Phono switch tricks

Teasers, drops, fills and spin backs

Introduction to Scratching

The baby scratch and the slur scratch

Basic fader scratches including the forward cut and transform

Cuts and Stabs

Classic Scratch Techniques

How to perform complex scratches

Includes The Crab, Tears, Tip-tears, The Chirp and The Flare

Plus Orbits, Rubs, Drills, Slurs, Lazers and Phasers

Contests & Battles

3 deck mixing

Back to back mixing with another DJ

Battling - how to hype the crowd

Team scratching - jam with your tutor and other students!

Digital Recording / Editing

Record your mix using Steinberg's Wavelab software

Creating edits and fades, correcting mistakes

How to package your Mix CD

Promote yourself to clubs, promoters & DJ agencies