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Learn how to be a hip-hop DJ with expert tips and advice on DJing in this free video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Get an introduction to turntable types with expert DJ tips on hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Get information on vinyl turntables with expert DJ tips on hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Get information on turntable parts and functions with expert DJ tips on hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Learn how to balance a tonearm with expert DJ tips on hiphop turntable skills in this free video clip.
Learn the elements and functions of a mixer with expert DJ tips on turntable hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Learn how to set up the turntables and mixer with expert DJ tips on hiphop skills in this free video clip.
Learn how to choose a record with expert DJ tips on turntable hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Learn how to count beats per minute with expert DJ tips on hip-hop turntable skills in this free video clip.
Learn how to cue a beat with expert DJ tips on turntable hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Learn how to release on beat and mix with expert DJ tips on turntable hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Learn how to choose a scratch record with expert DJ tips on turntable hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Learn about the Baby Scratch with expert DJ tips on hip-hop turntable skills in this free video clip.
Learn about the Scribble Scratch with expert DJ tips on turntable hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Learn how to use the crossfader with expert DJ tips on turntable hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
Learn how you use the Transformer Scratch with expert DJ tips on turntable hip-hop skills in this free video clip.
You step inside the club, and all around you bodies are gyrating and bouncing to the rhythmic and pulsating beat. The bass bumps inside your head as the MC raps over the music, his voice a colorful collocation of similar sounds. Your head starts that almost imperceptible bob, that infectious and smooth groove that hangs on each beat, each snare, each syllable. And all this because of the DJ, the late night maestro of dance.
Turntable disc jockeys use different techniques to manipulate the sound of the record including mixing, phrasing, cutting, scratching and beat-matching. In this informative free video series our expert will teach you the different parts of a turntable, how to set-up the tables and mixer, and how to balance your tonearm. Then you can learn how to cue a beat, beat match and crossfade your mixes. Let our expert help you unleash your inner DJ and soon you'll be the one directing the late night hiphop dance parties!
Mike Orgerman Mike Orgerman, AKA DJ PieceMeal, has been DJing for over 6 years. Based in Minneapolis Minnesota, he has weekly nights at several clubs, including Majors in Vadnis Heights and The Hot Spot. He has been the opening act for groups like Blackalicious and Atmosphere. His DJing skills have allowed him to travel to Los Angeles, New York and Portland.dkdk
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