SEASON 1
Beat Matching
The first step!
Let’s break down the first step when mixing two songs together, making sure they are playing in sync. Beat matching is the process of lining up the beats and bars of two songs and playing them in sync with each other. You’ll learn about Beats-Per-Minute (BPM) and what beats and bars are in the context of music and DJ-ing.
Transitions
Getting Creative!
Time for some fun! Let’s break down Transitions and how to use the EQ and FX sections on a mixer. After learning about Beat Matching and Phrase Mixing, the next step is to start learning how to continuously transition from one song to another seamlessly. We’ll also break down the EQ and FX section on a mixer and demonstrate how they can be used to both elevate and smooth out transitions.
Mixing in Key
Sound Just~ Right
The next “essential” technique every DJ should know is Mixing in Key. We’ll learn about The Camelot Wheel: a visual diagram of key signatures and neighboring keys that are harmonic with each other, and we'll explore the differences you can here when Mixing in Key and when NOT Mixing in Key.