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Learn how to DJ with disc jockey basics and techniques, such as spinning, scratching, queuing records, and music selection, in this free online video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn the basics of spinning on a turntable and using turntables correctly in this discussion from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Use a cross fader and channel control on a turntable; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Mix in headphones when using turntables and making music as a DJ; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Scratch like a DJ using turntables and mixing techniques; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Count beats in music to get a feel for altering sounds on a turntable; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Queue records when using turntables to prevent empty space or sound and seamlessly transition; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Use the "dropping on the one" technique when using turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Use beat mixing and matching when making music on turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
History of turntable scratching and how DJs began using it to make music is discussed by our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Baby scratch like a DJ when scratching on turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
The history of cutting like a DJ when scratching on turntables is explained by our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
The history of record doubles in disc jockeying and scratching on turntables is discussed by our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Use a doubles to extend the break when scratching on turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Select music like a DJ to use your turntables to make for a cohesive, fun show; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Scratch and spin when disc jockeying on turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Learning how to spin is a great way to earn a living or to spend your time. Disc jockeys are people who play a set of recorded music for an audience. This audience could include dancers, club attendants, wedding guests, birthday party guests, or any other type of celebration. Disc jockeys often do more than let the music play. They will showcase their set of skills including scratching, cutting, back spinning, and beat matching. If you are a DJ on the rise, check out these cool videos and learn first hand how to be a DJ.
In this series of expert videos, you will learn how to manipulate recorded music and other basic DJ skills. See examples of the various electrical components needed to DJ including turntables, equalizers, speakers and music collection. Learn how to operate these components and how to select the right type of music for a given audience. Watch as our expert demonstrates how you can mix a beat while using the headphones and how to scratch a record. Learn a little more about scratching and the history of how this form of spinning has influenced the music scene. You will learn how to perform needle drops and to drop in on the one. In this series you will also find information on cutting history and the history of doubles. Use this information to create your own beats and learn to mix and match beats using the turn table.
DJ Trails DJ Trails and his company, Harmonik Knights, is responsible for putting on events such as "Spring Breaks" and "Clarity" at some of Miami's finest venues, drawing crowds of up to 1,500 people per night. Trails and his business partner, Speedy Legs, (who hosts the Pro-Am International Hip Hop conference) started Hip Hop Elements, putting on events together at centers and clubs. <BR /><BR />DJ Trails has played alongside artists such as: Redman, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Afrika Bambaataa, Ice-T, Black Eyed Peas, OutKast, KRS One, Black Moon, Cocoa Bros., and legendary DJ's like Jazzy Jay, and many more. WWW.HIPHOPELEMENTS.COM dkdk
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