Scratch DJ Academy presents: DJ Fundamentals

Learn how to DJ with DJ Hapa of Scratch DJ Academy. This class will set you up with everything you need to know to get your start as a DJ.

DJing is more than counting beats and waving your hands in the air, it is about skillfully bringing together songs to create an experience. In DJ Fundamentals you’ll learn about the theory behind music and the basics of manual beatmatching and scratching. Hapa will introduce you to the gear essential to a DJ set including hardware, software and the functions and features to look for. You’ll learn about breaking down music and analyzing arrangement – skills you can use for DJing and producing remixes or original work.

If you are brand new to DJing or you’ve been at it for a while, this course will give you a solid foundation you can build on no matter which genre or style you prefer.

• Introduction and Basic Music Theory
• Scratching 101 Part 1
• Scratching 101 Part 2
• The Crossfader
• Mixing Based on BPM
• Mixing Based on Song Structure
• Song Breakdown Demo
• Segment 8 - Mixer Overview and EQ
• Inputs and Outputs
• Understanding Turntables
• Manual Beatmatching Techniques
• Beatmatching Practice Part 1
• Beatmatching Practice Part 2