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INTRODUCTION TO DJ

Inspired to dig deeper into the world of DJ-ing? Join this short course to understand the basics of mixing & learn your first scratches!
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AED 4000 excluding VAT
29 November 2025
Sat & Sun
12PM - 3PM
4 Weeks
AED 4000 excluding VAT
26 October 2025
Sat & Sun
10AM - 2PM
3 Weeks
AED 4000 excluding VAT
28 December 2025
Sat & Sun
10AM - 2PM
3 Weeks

OVERVIEW

This course teaches the fundamental skills and techniques required to become a DJ. It includes understanding the decks, understanding audio quality, and music organization. This course is ideal for students who have never touched DJ equipment before but are hoping to make a profession or enjoy the art of beat matching and mixing.
  • 16 years and above
  • Anyone who is passionate about DJ-ing
  • Want an edge on existing production techniques
  • Serato
  • Traktor
  • Virtual DJ
  • MixVibes
  • RekordBox
  • Engine
  • Torq
    • Introduction
    • What is digital DJ software?
    • Are some software better than others?
    • How do modern DJs use it?
    • Demonstration
    • Step by step workshop to set up Serato DJ software
    • How to organize your music collection for DJing
    • Music file types and audio quality
    • Secrets to make your life easier as a DJ
    • Introduction to the basics of song analysis
    • Song structure
    • Using cue points
    • Using loops
    • Troubleshooting

     

    Learning Outcome:

    • Students will gain a foundational understanding of digital DJ software
    • How to navigate it
    • How to start organizing to become DJs or for existing DJs to organize better
    • The basics of song analysis and DJ set preparation

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