Learn How To Dj With Just Your Laptop No Dj Equipment Needed

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Description
Do you want to give DJing a try but don't have any DJ equipment?
If so, then you are in luck!
This is the perfect DJ class for you!
In this class you can learn the basics of DJing just by using your laptop.
This is possible because you can use the keys on your keyboard just like you would use the buttons on actual DJ decks.
You don't need any fancy DJ equipment to be able to do your first DJ mix. You just need to be able to do 3 things
Start the track
Stop the track
And move the volume fader from one side to the other
Thats it.
The key to doing your first DJ mix is all about timing and understanding how music is structured.
And in this class, that is exactly what you are going to learn.
By the end of this class
You will know what the different sections of a dance track are and how to identify them
You will know how to time two tracks together perfectly
You will know how to mix smoothly between two tracks by using the crossfader
And you will be able to put it all together and perform a short, professional sounding, DJ routine using the 4 tracks that are included with the course
You don't need any prior DJ knowledge to do this class.
All you need is just a laptop and a keen interest in DJing.
All Tracks Are Included For Free!
All the tracks that are used in this class are also included for you to download, for free, in the class resources.
This means that you can follow along with the videos, step-by-step, in real time, and learn the exact same DJ mixes as I do in this class.
The DJ routine you will be learning is demonstrated to you in the video after the introduction video, so feel free to watch that video and see the exact DJ routine that you will be learning in this class.
In this class, you are not just going to learn how to mix these tracks together and then that is it, with no explanations to how DJing actually works beyond these tracks.
This DJ class is much more than that.
Even though you do not need any DJ equipment, you will still learn the key fundamentals and principles of DJing.
You will be able to fully understand at a basic level, how DJing works, and you will be able to understand how it is possible to mix 2 tracks together, and make it sound good to the audience.
This is so that, if you did want to continue to practice DJing after this class, you will have the tools and knowledge to do so.
You will learn all about how tracks are structured, and you will learn at what point you should mix in, and out, of your tracks when DJing, so you get perfectly timed mixes, every time.
If you are interested in learning to DJ and have not yet decided if you want to take the plunge and buy some DJ equipment, or if you are just generally interested in how DJing works, this is the perfect class for you.
The DJ software is free, all the tracks are also included for free, all you need is your laptop and an interest in wanting to learn how to DJ.
Thats all there is to it.
All you need to do is follow the detailed instructions in this class, and by the end of it, you will be putting together your own first professional sounding DJ routine.
Have a watch of the video where I will demonstrate to you the exact Dj routine you will be learning.
I hope you enjoy it.
And I will see you on the course.
Jak
Project Guide
As part of the SkillShare community, you may already know that class projects are a big part of the platform and what makes ShillShare unique.
For this class project, SkillShare gives you an option to add a cover image, a project title, a project description, and any extra images, videos or files you may have and want to share.
All you need to do is go to the projects and resources tab under this video, and click 'create project'
Cover Photo
For the cover photo you can either take a screen shot of your DJ software as you are doing the course, or you can just take a picture of you laptop and DJ software with your phone and upload that.
Class Project Title
For the class project you can title it what ever you want.
For example, "My first DJ project", or "My first DJ mix", or even "I am now a wicked sick DJ".
Class Project Description
In the project description, you can feel free to put what ever you like in relation to the course.
You can share your experience with the course in any way you want.
There is no right or wrong answer here, any information on how your experience was with the course, and DJing in general would be perfect.
But if you are struggling for things to write and want to keep things simple, as I know it can be hard to think of things on the spot sometimes, and because I want as many of you guys as possible to participate in the class project, I am going to give you an optional structure to follow of finishing these 3 sentences
"I started this DJ course because ."
"3 things I have learnt from this DJ course are ."
"After this DJ course I am going to ."
The more that you guys share, the more we can all interact with each other and connect and discuss the topic of djing
Its always great to hear how people have got on with the course and the positive impacts it has had on their DJing journey
Class Project Extra Files
Rekordbox does not allow you to record your mix when only using your laptop in performance mode
So for this reason, I am not expecting anyone to record their own mix and upload it.
Just sharing an image and your experience with the course would be great!
If you have any questions about the project, feel free to create a discussion in the course, and I will get back to you from there.
I hope you enjoy the course and I look forward to hearing how it goes in your projects.
Jak
Overview
Lesson 1:Welcome To The Class
Lesson 2:DJ Routine Demonstration
Lesson 3:Download Rekordbox DJ Software
Lesson 4:Download Music Tracks
Lesson 5:DJ Software Settings
Lesson 6:Beat Matching
Lesson 7:Phrase Matching
Lesson 8:Sections Of A Dance Track
Lesson 9:Basic Mix 1
Lesson 10:Using The Crossfader
Lesson 11:Basic Mix 2
Lesson 12:Basic Mix 3
Lesson 13:Sampler
Lesson 14:Final DJ Routine
Lesson 15:Bonus: Track Preparation For Any Occasion
Lesson 16:Congratulations!

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