Hardware & Technique

In Phase 1 students are introduced to the concept of what it means to be a DJ along with some history of DJing and how the equipment has evolved over time. We then introduce students to the Pioneer Nexus system which is the professional industry standard when it comes to the world of DJing and demonstrate how it can integrate with the Rekordbox software. Students are immediately using this equipment and software while learning the basic concepts of beatmatching, phrasing, mixing in key, using EQ and so much more! There is plenty of hands on practice time for students to become proficient with this setup and this is when we start introducing them to some more advanced mixing concepts like Hot Cues and FX.

Hardware & Technique

In Phase 2 we are going to introduce the students to the concept of using software to DJ such as Traktor and Serato and we will demonstrate how these software programs are unique and how they can integrate with hardware such as turntables and the Pioneer Nexus system. The students will also learn about cable types and how to setup, connect and teardown the entire Pioneer Nexus system allowing them to get a better understanding of signal flow and how the entire system works. The final project for Phase 2 will be to record and edit a 30 minute demo mix and the students will be shown how to do this using a combination of multiple software and hardware options. Finally, we will talk to the students about promoting, marketing, networking and how to navigate the nightlife and the professional world of DJing.