Concise. Practical. Focused.
Gain the fundamentals and knowledge to transform live DJ mistakes into smooth recoveries with performance psychology and technical tools.
This concise, practical, skills based course focuses on equipping you with consistent tools to make handling any mishaps less intimidating as well as bolstering your inner artist and quieting the critic.
What Will You Learn?
In three basic parts, the course covers:
Curriculum
- Catalogue Introduction (0:43)
- 3.1 - Caught in a Loop (7:10)
- 3.2 - Train Wrecking (6:51)
- 3.3 - Key Clashes (5:27)
- 3.4 - Failed Overlays (3:59)
- 3.5 - Bad Mixplacements (5:09)
- 3.6 - Pause/Cue Fail (4:47)
- 3.7 - Tracks Ending Too Soon (5:41)
- 3.8 - FXs are still on (4:06)
- 3.9 - Filters Not Set to Zero (3:17)
What, Why & How of Mistakes
Explore the theory behind why DJs make mistakes over-and-over with 7 common sources of set sabotage. Learn to reframe errors with a growth mindset and use performance psychology to maintain composure and confidence during live performances.
Mistake Catalogue
Cover 9 common DJ mistakes, from train wrecks to key clashes. Understand why they happen and get actionable strategies to recover quickly, so you can keep your sets on track and the crowd engaged.
Practical Course Project
Put your skills into action, training your critical ear with a course project. You’ll intentionally introduce in your own set and listen back to identify and name what went wrong - helping you build real-world confidence and grow as a performer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Your instructor: Robert Simoes
With over a decade of DJing experience and several years producing his own tracks, Robert Simoes, aka ROBDEEP and Tommy Housecat, brings a wealth of knowledge about the worlds of house, techno, and underground electronic music. Based in Toronto, Canada, Robert has spent 10+ years as a passionate hobbyist and music enthusiast, developing a wide musical palette that spans from jazz to electronic music, with a particular love for variations of house, including deep, melodic & organic house, jackin’, latin & more.
As both a performer and educator, Robert combines technical proficiency with deep knowledge of the culture behind modern house, techno, and electronic music. His teaching style merges DJ theory and philosophy with practical skills aimed at providing prospective DJs with foundational knowledge that never changes. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate DJ, Robert is here to guide you on your journey to mastering the decks.
