Lesson 5.1.4 - DJ Mixes | Learning to DJ

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Beginner to Intermediate for House, Techno & Electronic Music DJs (The Complete Course)

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Module 1 - Introduction to DJing

Lesson 1.1.1 - What is DJing (7:14)
Lesson 1.2 - Intro to Hardware (1:42)
Lesson 1.2.1 - Intro to CDJs (8:41)
(optional) Lesson 1.2.2 - Intro to Turntables (6:56)
Lesson 1.2.3 - Intro to DJ Controllers (6:15)
Lesson 1.2.4 - Intro to the DJ Mixer (7:57)
Lesson 1.2.5 - Intro to Headphones (1:27)
Lesson 1.2.6 - Hardware Final Thoughts (3:15)
Lesson 1.3.0 - Intro to Software (1:15)
Lesson 1.3.1 - Traktor Overview (4:41)
Lesson 1.3.2 - Virtual DJ Overview (3:58)
Lesson 1.3.3 - Rekordbox Overview (4:41)
Lesson 1.3.4 - Mixxx Overview (4:09)
Lesson 1.3.5 - DJay Pro Overview (4:36)
Lesson 1.3.6 - Software Outro (1:50)
(optional) Lesson 1.5.0 - Setting Up Your Equipment Intro (0:58)
(optional) Lesson 1.5.1 - Example CDJ + Mixer Setup (7:33)
(optional) Lesson 1.5.2 - Example Turntable + Mixer Setup (4:56)
(optional) Lesson 1.5.3 - Example Controller Setup (5:05)
Lesson 1.6.0 - DJs Vs. Producers Intro (1:00)
Lesson 1.6.1 - What Do Producers Do? (4:20)
Lesson 1.6.2 - What Do DJs Do? (3:50)

Module 2 - Fundamental DJ Technical Skills

Module 2 Introduction (0:52)
Lesson 2.1.1 - Tempo (5:53)
Lesson 2.1.2 - Key (5:49)
Lesson 2.2.1 - Four On The Floor (2:23)
Lesson 2.2.2 - Beats, Bars & Counting (5:34)
Lesson 2.3.1 - Beat Matching (12:24)
(optional) Lesson 2.3.2 - Sync / Auto Beat Matching (5:33)
Lesson 2.4.0 - Song Structure & Phrasing (0:47)
Lesson 2.4.1 - Song Structure in Theory (5:24)
Lesson 2.4.2 - Song Structure In Practice (7:05)
Lesson 2.4.3 - Phrasing in Theory (6:55)
Lesson 2.4.4 - Phrasing in Practice (5:10)
Lesson 2.5.0 - Intro to Cueing (0:46)
Lesson 2.5.1 - Cueing in Headphones (2:57)
Lesson 2.5.2 - Cue Points & Hot Cues (7:11)
Lesson 2.6.1 - What is EQ? (5:40)
Lesson 2.6.2 - EQ in Practice (5:03)
Lesson 2.6.3 - A Word on Volume & Clipping (3:43)

Module 3 - Mixing Techniques

Module 3 Introduction (0:47)
Lesson 3.1.1 - Basic Transitions: Blending in Theory (3:11)
Lesson 3.1.2 - Basic Transitions: Blending in Practice (7:15)
Lesson 3.1.3 - Basic Transitions: Cutting in Theory (3:14)
Lesson 3.1.4 - Basic Transitions: Cutting in Practice (5:06)
Lesson 3.1.5 - Basic Transitions: Overlays in Theory (3:38)
Lesson 3.1.6 - Basic Transitions: Overlays in Practice (5:20)
Lesson 3.1.7 - Using EQ in Practice (3:14)
Lesson 3.1.8 - Final Thoughts (0:34)
Lesson 3.2.0 - Intro to Mix Placement (0:19)
Lesson 3.2.1 - Basic Placements: Intro-Outro Mix in Theory (2:35)
Lesson 3.2.2 - Example of Intro-Outro Mixing (2:56)
Lesson 3.2.3 - Basic Placements: Structured Mixing in Theory (2:40)
Lesson 3.2.4 - Example of Structured Mixing (6:12)
Lesson 3.2.5 - Basic Placements: Melodic Blending in Theory (3:14)
Lesson 3.2.6 - Placements to Avoid (5:10)
Lesson 3.2.7 - Example of Bad Mix Placements (2:53)
Lesson 3.3.0 - Intro to DJ Effects (FX) (1:26)
Lesson 3.1.1 - What Are FX? (7:21)
Lesson 3.3.1 - The DRY/WET Parameter in FX (2:04)
Lesson 3.3.2 - FX: Reverb in Theory (9:22)
Lesson 3.3.3 - FX: Reverb Example (4:53)
Lesson 3.3.4 - FX: Echo/Delay in Theory (8:40)
Lesson 3.3.5 - FX: Echo/Delay Example (9:09)
Lesson 3.3.6 - FX: Filters in Theory (12:05)
Lesson 3.3.7 - FX: Filters Example (8:55)
Lesson 3.4.1 - Mix Techniques - Cut & Tease (3:04)
Lesson 3.4.2 - Mix Techniques - The Fake Out (3:09)
Lesson 3.4.3 - Mix Techniques - Mashups (2:58)

Module 4 - Advanced DJ Topics

Module 4 Introduction (1:28)
Lesson 4.1.1 - Looping in Theory (7:08)
Lesson 4.1.2 - Looping in Practice (5:05)
Lesson 4.2 - Mix Rate (5:19)
Lesson 4.3.0 - Introduction to Reading the Crowd (0:50)
Lesson 4.3.1 - Dancefloor Anatomy (4:56)
Lesson 4.3.2 - Reading the Room (4:19)
Lesson 4.3.3 - Handling Requests (3:43)
Lesson 4.4.0 - Introduction to Harmonic Mixing (0:32)
Lesson 4.4.1 - Why Mix Harmonically? (5:02)
Lesson 4.4.2 - Circle of Fifths & Open Key Notation (6:31)
Lesson 4.4.3 - Using Open Key Notation (5:09)
Lesson 4.5.0 - Understanding Gigs (0:36)
Lesson 4.5.1 - Anatomy of a Gig (3:44)
Lesson 4.52 - Feeling the Evening (4:34)
Lesson 4.5.2 - Opener, Midliners, Headliners (10:15)

Module 5 - Music Discovery, Selection & Flow

Module 5 Introduction (0:23)
Lesson 5.1.0 - Discovery and Library Building (0:41)
Lesson 5.1.1 - Remembering Your Musical Passion (1:47)
Lesson 5.1.2 - Soundcloud (4:23)
Lesson 5.1.3 - Bandcamp (4:19)
Lesson 5.1.4 - DJ Mixes (10:36)
Lesson 5.1.5 - Record Pools (4:40)
Lesson 5.1.6 - Record Shops (3:35)
Lesson 5.2.0 - Building A Set (0:25)
Lesson 5.2.1 - Thinking About Your Set (13:06)
Lesson 5.2.2 - Track Energy (6:23)
Lesson 5.2.3 - Integrating Your Set Into The Night (5:03)
Lesson 5.2.4 - Example of Building A Set Of Recordbox (8:11)
Lesson 5.3.0 - Introduction To Genres (1:09)
Lesson 5.3.1 - Our Simple Genre Framework (9:14)
Lesson 5.3.2 - What is House Music? (9:12)
Lesson 5.3.3 - What is Techno Music? (6:20)
Lesson 5.3.4 - What is Hard Dance Music? (6:52)
Lesson 5.3.5 - What is Other Music? (3:00)
Lesson 5.4.0 - Taming Your Music Library (1:02)
Lesson 5.4.1 - Building Blocks of a Music Library (4:55)
Lesson 5.4.1 - Continued (2:20)
Lesson 5.4.2 - Characteristics of Music (5:19)
Lesson 5.4.3 - Best Practices for Your Library (4:49)

Module 6 - Growing as a DJ

Module 6 Introduction (0:44)
Lesson 6.1 - Introduction (0:31)
Lesson 6.1.1 - Recording Your DJ Mix (6:25)
(Optional) Lesson 6.1.2 - Checklist for Recording Your Mix (4:19)
Lesson 6.1.3 - Basic Mixing & Mastering for Your Mix (12:25)
Lesson 6.2.0 - Sharing Your DJ Mix (4:45)
Lesson 6.3.0 - Intro to Marketing Your Self (0:31)
Lesson 6.3.1 - Building an Online Presence (13:54)
Lesson 6.3.2 - Building an Offline Presence (6:26)
Lesson 6.3.3 - A Word About Events (2:14)
Lesson 6.4.0 - Intro to Finding Gigs (0:08)
Lesson 6.4.1 - Why Getting Noticed Is Hard Today (3:51)
Lesson 6.4.2 - Tactics for Finding Gigs (6:53)
(Bonus) Lesson 6.4.3 - More Gig Tactics (2:37)

Module 7 - Reflecting on your DJ Journey

Lesson 7.1.0 - Reflecting On Your DJ Journey (2:45)
Lesson 7.2.0 - Setting Goals (3:24)
Lesson 7.3.0 - Ongoing Resources to Learn (2:50)
Lesson 7.4.0 - Congratulations! (2:57)

BONUS: Music Sources

BONUS - Intro To Music Sources (0:38)
Lesson 1.4.1 - How Vinyl Works (4:06)
Lesson 1.4.3 - Analog VS Digital (15:12)
Lesson 1.4.2 - How CDs Work (4:26)
Lesson 1.4.4 - WAV vs. MP3 (4:58)
Lesson 1.4.5 - Streaming (6:59)

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