How to DJ 101 From Equipment to Mixing (6 week course)

DJing isn't solely about song selection and yelling into a mic. You need to understand sound quality, crowd reading, smooth blending, and controlling your audience with your musical journey. DJing tells a story. As the tone setter, it's all yours to tell.

During this hands-on, six-week course you'll learn about live sound setup. (Get ready to become a mini engineer.) You'll learn the basics of reading digital, sound waves, and how the environment of a room shapes sound. You'll learn music genres and how to blend across them smoothly utilizing industry transition techniques. You'll learn how to navigate the Virtual DJ software, your DJ controller, and a performance mixer. But, most importantly you'll learn how to read ANY crowd and create your individual DJ style. Join this 2025 Best of the Bay Finalist course! You won't be disappointed. First day of class is October 11,2025.

Info: Week 1: Fundamentals of Sound -Digital Audio Metering -EQing -Sound Volumes -Tech Specs (Software Intro, Mixing Boards, Speakers) Music resources, Virtual DJ intro

Info: Week 2: Fundamentals of DJing -Crowd Reading -Types of DJs -Mixing Examples Mixing Techniques: Fader Mixing Techniques: Filter Mixing Techniques: Beat/Tempo Mixing Techniques: Key Mixing Techniques: Loop

Info: Week 3: DJ Equipment -Selection -Hardware -Setup -Mixing Practice Mixing Practice: Set Cues Mixing Techniques: BPM Mixing Techniques: Key Mixing Techniques: Loop

Info: Week 4: Navigating Virtual DJ for individual customization. Open mix practice with DJ controller. Blend techniques with FXs

Info: Week5 : Introduction to Stems and Mashups. Open mix practice. Question & Answer session. Show off your skills!

Info: Week 6: Individual performance (20 minutes) Question & Answer session

Host or Publisher DarLuz The DJ