Learn to DJ

Why you need to learn special skills to DJ.

DJ mixing explained.

Why beatmatching is an important DJ skill.

What BPM counters are and why not to overly rely on them.

How to cue up and start a record on a vinyl deck.

Getting the beats in sync using two copies of the same tune.

Learn to keep the tracks’ beats in sync when their BPM is different.

Beatmatching with two copies of the same record.

Beatmatching one record after another with basic transitions between them.

How to cue tracks and beatmatch on CDJs.

How to keep the tunes in sync and beatmatch using just the pitch slider.

Beats, bars, phrases, and parts of a typical dance track explained.

Making those smooth transitions between tracks.

Getting your tunes' phrases aligned.

How to use the mixer EQ during transitions.

Mixer tricks to keep the dancefloor happy.

DJ tricks using a vinyl turntable.

Why mix harmonically.

Keying tracks the old-school way.

How to key your tunes with software.

Building your set with the tunes' keys in mind.

Keys, scales and tonics explained.