OFFLINE Advanced Dj Course For Professionals

01. Technical Fundamentals & Sourcing Music

• Music Theory & Song Structure

• Understanding Music Theory

• Understanding Song Structure & Beat Divisions

• Intro, Verse, Chorus, Breakdown, Drop, Bridge & Outro

• Understanding Bars, Beats & Phrases

• Different sources to collect Music

 

02. Audio Signal Flow

• Understanding Audio Signal Flow

• How Audio Travels Through a DJ Setup

• Understanding What is an Audio Interface

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03. DJ Connections & Signal Routing

• Understanding Different Audio Connections

• Balanced & Unbalanced Connections

• Signal Routing Between DJ Equipment

• Learning the Pro Way to Switch On/ Off Your Gears

 

04. Exploring DJ Hardware

• Understanding DJ Controllers

• Connect ability. - Ins & Outs

• CDJs / Media Players / DDJs / All in Ones

• DJ Mixers

• Turntables

• Headphones & Monitoring Systems

 

05. Exploring DJ Software

• Understanding a DJ Software

• Rekordbox UI & Preferences

• Understanding the DJ Software Interface

 

06. BPM & Types of Track Cue Points

• Pro way to count Manual BPM

• AI way to measure the tempo of the Song

• Software BPM Placements

• Temporary Cue Markers

• Permanent Hot Cues

• Memory Cues

• Cue & Hot Cue Point Placements​

 

07. Headphone Cue & Master Cue

• Understanding Headphone Cue & Master Signals

• Headphone Monitoring with Cue/Master Mix

• Cue Channel Selection

 

08. Professional Headphone Techniques

• Correct Way to Use DJ Headphones

• Monitoring the Incoming Track

• Cueing Without Losing Track of the Master Output

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09. BPM Exercises & Ear Training

• Understanding BPM

• Identifying BPM by Ear

• Tempo Recognition

• Developing DJ Ear Training

 

10. Cue Release & Beatmatching

• Cue Release Techniques

• Beatmatching Without a Screen

• Beatmatching With a Screen

• Manual Beatmatching Techniques

 

11. Auto Beatmatching Using Sync

• Understanding the Sync Function

• Automatic Beatmatching

• Sync-Based DJ Techniques

 

12. Understanding How Sync Mode Works

• BPM Synchronisation

• Beat Synchronisation

• Master Deck

• Sync Modes & Their Practical Application

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13. Understanding Ableton Link

• What is Ableton Link?

• Synchronising Multiple Devices

• Understanding Tempo & Beat Synchronisation

• Practical DJ Applications of Ableton Link

 

14. Visual Mixing

• Understanding Waveforms

• Waveform Colours

• Phase Meter

• Reading Waveform Information

• Using Visual Information While Mixing

 

15. Beat Gridding

• Understanding Beat Grids

• Why Correct Beat Gridding Matters

• Manual Beat Grid Correction

• Beat Grid & Sync Relationship

 

16. Types of Phrase Sections

• Understanding Musical Phrases

• Intro

• Verse

• Chorus

• Breakdown

• Build-Up

• Drop

• Outro

 

17. Understanding Phrase Mixing & Mix Point Link

• Understanding the Core Concept of Phrase Mixing

• Counting Bars & Phrases

• Identifying Appropriate Mix-In & Mix-Out Points

• Creating Musically Correct Transitions

• How Mix Point Link helps structure your mixes

 

18. Types of Transitions

• Basic Transitions

• EQ Transitions

• Filter Transitions

• Volume Transitions

• FX-Based Transitions

• Creative Transition Techniques

 

19. Understanding Frequencies

• Low Frequencies

• Mid Frequencies

• High Frequencies

• Frequency Spectrum

• Frequency Management While Mixing

 

20. EQ & Compression in DJing

• Understanding DJ EQ

• Low, Mid & High EQ

• EQ Mixing Techniques

• Understanding Compression

• Practical Use of Compression in DJing

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21. DJ Effects

• Color FX

• Pad FX

• Beat FX

• Chain FX

• Group FX

• Understanding When & How to Use Effects

 

22. Levels, Limiter, Peaks & Gain Staging

• Understanding Audio Levels

• Gain Structure

• Gain Staging

• Understanding Peaks

• Understanding Limiters

• Preventing Clipping & Distortion

 

23. Playlist Curation

• Building Professional DJ Playlists

• Track Selection

• Energy Management

• Organising Music

• Preparing Playlists for Different Venues & Events

 

24. Harmonic Mixing

• Understanding Musical Keys

• Camelot Wheel

• Compatible Keys

• Key Detection

• Creating Harmonically Compatible Mixes

 

25. In-Key Jumps

• Understanding In-Key Jumps

• Changing Energy Without Breaking Harmonic Compatibility

• Creative Key-Based Track Selection

 

26. Recording Professional Mix-Sets

• Preparing a Mix for Recording

• Recording Levels

• Recording Complete DJ Sets

• Reviewing & Analysing Your Mix

• Improving Your Mixing Performance

 

27. Microphone Etiquette

• How to Use a Microphone

• When to Use a Microphone

• Where to Use a Microphone

• Mic Technique & Crowd Interaction

• Professional DJ Mic Etiquette

 

28. Open-Format DJing

• Understanding Open-Format DJing

• Reading the Crowd

• Switching Between Genres

• Managing Different Music Styles

• Building an Open-Format Set

 

29. BPM/Pitch Riding Techniques & Genre Mixing

• Pitch Riding

• Tempo Control

• BPM Matching

• Mixing Different Genres

• Managing Large BPM Differences

• Creative Genre Transitions

 

30. Wordplay Transitions

• Understanding Wordplay Mixing

• Matching Lyrics & Phrases

• Vocal-Based Transitions

• Creative Wordplay Techniques

 

31. Sampling Techniques

• Understanding Sampling

• Using Samples in DJ Sets

• Sample Triggering

• Creative Sampling Techniques

 

32. Creating Live DJ Edits

• Creating Live Edits During a DJ Set

• Loop-Based Edits

• Cue-Based Edits

• Creative Performance Techniques

 

33. Stem Mixing

• Understanding Stem Separation

• Vocals

• Drums

• Bass

• Instruments

• Creative Stem Performance

 

34. Creating Clean DJ Mashups Using Stem Separation

• Selecting Compatible Tracks

• Separating Vocals & Instrumentals

• Beat & Phrase Alignment

• Creating Clean Live Mashups

• Avoiding Frequency & Phase Conflicts

 

35. Recording Edits & Tailoring Your Mixes

• Creating Personal DJ Edits

• Recording Custom Edits

• Tailoring Tracks for Your DJ Style

• Preparing Custom Versions for Live Performance

 

36. Seasonal & Thematic Mixing

• Seasonal Music Selection

• Festival & Event-Based Music Selection

• Thematic DJ Sets

• Building Sets Around a Concept

• Creating Special Occasion Mixes

 

37. Building Your Own DJ Routines

• Developing Your Personal DJ Style

• Creating Signature Transitions

• Building Performance Routines

• Combining Multiple DJ Techniques

• Preparing & Rehearsing Professional DJ Routines

• Developing Your Own Signature Sound & Performance Style