Vybz DJ Academy was started in 2018 by Queen HD to keep the Art of Djing alive by teaching the fundamentals and sharping skills.
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DJ 101
Intro To DJing
Level 101 is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn to DJ. Our 1 on 1 instruction will teach you the fundamentals of mixing, blending. No matter your music tastes or commitment level, Level 100 will teach you the fundamentals to get started.
You will learn:
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DJ History
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Ins & outs of equipment (turntables, mixers, speakers, etc.)
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Timing (how to count beats)
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Cueing songs and why they are important
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Dropping songs On-The-One
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Switching songs
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Basic blending
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Come Up with a DJ Name!
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Course Goal
Perform your first live two-song mix
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DJ 102 ( Sharpen Skills)
Blending/Mixing
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Now that you have learned the fundamentals from Level 100, you will learn to mix between different genres of music and get a better understanding of when and how to use transitions. At the end of the 4 week session, you will perform a 4-song set that will showcase your skills.
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You will learn:
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Blending songs
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Blending instrumentals and songs
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Different transitions
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Basic Scratches
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How to count bars
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Phrase mixing and the conversation between two songs
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Construct and perform a 4 song mix
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Course Goal
Perform a song short mix (4 songs)
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Intro to Scratching
We will focus on:
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Scratching fundamentals
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Scratching for transitions
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Scratching for blends
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Freestyle scratching
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Final day is the test day !
Course Goal
To take your DJ Career to the next Level (Performance, Scratching, Blending)
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DJ Classes are offered 1 on 1 and group sessions.
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DJ Business Course ​
- Invoices
- Contracts / W9
- How to get gigs?
- Marketing
- From Hobby to Business
- LLC, Business Banking and insurance
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