Teaching Resources

There are lots of tools out there to learn how to DJ, but not all of them are great. We've put some of the most essential topics below to help get you up and running as smoothly as possible, along with some tutorials we've written ourselves. We've also included more intermediate and advanced resources for those further ahead.
Still confused or want to know more? Feel free to ask questions in our GroupMe!

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Introduction - Mixing and Controller Basics


An overview of mixing, software and gear use.

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Serato and Rekordbox

Introduction - Your choices in DJ Software


Serato DJ Pro and Pioneer Rekordbox are the two industry leaders in DJ Software. Learn the difference and which one is right for you.

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Speakers

Introduction - Purchasing Advice: Getting Started with Gear and Software


Our Recommendations for beginner gear and software.

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Finder Window

Introduction - Music: Where to Get and How to Organize Files

Using DJ Pools to get music, organizing your files properly, and ensuring good sound quality.

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Introduction - Phrasing and Keys


Learn about phrases of music and mixing in key.

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Speakers

Introduction - Cables and Backend Equipment


Details about types of cables, gain, and ways to avoid clipping.

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EQ

Introduction - EQ Mixing


An introduction to mixing with EQs

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Library

Intermediate - Library Management


An amazing video detailing multiple ways to organize your library to be an effective DJ.

This is different than file management (Read more on that first!)

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Crowd

Advanced - Reading a Crowd


Laidback Luke talks about ways he reads his crowds

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Bar

Advanced - Bar Flow and Dancefloor Management


Discussion about ways to manage bar flow and start/maintain your dancefloor.

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Advanced - Transferring Library Between Softwares


Tutorial on ways to transfer your library between multiple softwares.

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