Electronic Music DJ Program | San Francisco
Getting Started
- →Choosing the best software for your style
- →Equipment setup and essentials
- →Mixer basics
- →Understanding beats and rhythm
- →Preparing your music
- →Intro to beat-matching
Music Arrangement
- →Song structure and phrasing
- →Where to mix in and out
- →Hot cues and mapping song structure
- →Exploring genres, tempo, and beat structures
Building a Set
- →Setting the right mood
- →Choosing tracks effectively
- →Harmonic mixing techniques
- →Transitioning between tempos
- →Recording a demo
FX and Transition Tools
- →Introduction to common effects
- →EQ essentials
- →Filtering techniques
- →FX dos and don’ts
- →Looping techniques
Professional Hardware & Software
- →Rekordbox
- →Serato
- →Mixing with turntables, vinyl, and DVS
- →Using Mixed in Key
Preparing Your Set
- →Fine-tuning your mixes
- →Mixing with acapellas
- →Using stems for creative mixing
- →Reading the crowd and having a ‘plan B’
- →Collaborating with other DJs
Industry Insights
- →Preparing for live shows
- →Networking strategies
- →Developing business skills
- →Comparing club, wedding, and corporate events
- →Understanding basic contracts
Live Streaming
- →Intro to OBS streaming software
- →Setting up audio and video
- →Incorporating graphic design and visuals
- →Choosing the best streaming platform
- →Perform live as your final class project!
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