Teaching novice DJs 'the ways' Hey DJ Tech Toolers,
I am writing this post to inform novices and beginners that I will help them to build their DJ career. Everything from learning the techniques on how to mix to learning the business of being a DJ, as well as the art of DJing.
Although I may not be a veteran, I have had 3 years DJing experience. This isn't a whole entire book on "How to become a superstar DJ FAST". This is just learning the very basics and taking your DJing career to the next step.
I believe we will do these sessions via Skype. If you do not own a microphone, I can always talk to you over chat. This gives beginners the opportunity to ask questions in a 1on1 environment.
To be a part of this, all you have to do is message me on Facebook. You can message me here.If you do not have access to a Facebook account, you can message me on this community
. However, I check my Facebook messages more frequently than I do my community
inbox.
Depending on how many beginners are wanting to 'learn the ways' I may do group sessions too which will be good as the DJ will have the same skill level as their fellow DJ in the Skype call.
Why not just look at some stuff on DJ Tech Tools? I hear you ask. I am doing this because this is the way how I would have loved to have been taught. I believe I can teach you optimally like this without community
s. I will be a mentor to you. Without all the strict rules and regulations of being a teacher.
Thanks. |
Hellen Mindrup
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
I just thought I'd put that card down
I don't even know what this means to be honest |
Alycia Niederriter
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Kwal
Man card = In tact
I just thought I'd put that card down |
Hellen Mindrup
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
But at least I can beatmatch without sync.
Man card = In tact |
Alycia Niederriter
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Ozei
I appreciate people who want to help, and for complete newbies anyone can provide the basic tools to get started. That's what happened to me really, some hobbyists put me behind a set of decks and told me "here are two songs, this is how you beatmatch, now do it" (needless to say, I was rubbish at first...). And also one of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else, because then you really have to consider the what's and why's.
Indeed, thank you for your input |
Alycia Niederriter
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Student
I'm sorry, but after this post, considering the fact that he's 16 with no club-experience or any other 'real streetcred' I really can't take this seriously anymore. No bad word for the efforts, I encourage it, but it feels like someone who sings like a straddled cat is gonna learn you how to sing better.
I can see your point. However, it's the very basics. Not how to perform in the club or at a rave. Yes that post was a stupid question, but I really do not have much experience in top 40 charts with the likes of One Direction and Lady Gaga. And what do you do when you don't know much about something? You try and find out or you ask someone. I could have googled it to be honest. But at least I can beatmatch without sync. |
Hellen Mindrup
22.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
Oh shit :P
I honestly didn't know for a while either when I first joined lol |
Alycia Niederriter
22.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Kwal
You do know that you can multi quote, right?
Oh shit :P |
nayit ruiz jaramillo
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Kwal
You do know that you can multi quote, right?
Now that was exactly what I was believeing.
If you want your thread to be more concise and neat, use multiquote because nothing puts people off a thread than wading through loads of pages of replies like these.
Food for thought. |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by iambiggles
Maybe if the lad puts up his DJ history then?
Not "3 years experience", but "3 years DJing, with x years in clubs and x number of house parties etc done"
Also "DJ'd on x gear
(list the hardware/software used)"
Finally "Genres played" (this can be quite important to a DJ wanting to learn as it can draw them in if they see a kindred spirit (musically)
Just a thought.
I will update the post for you sir |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by FilthyDave
Don't shit on the guys parade just cos he's 16. 3yrs experience could be quite a lot if he's had the breaks
First time I saw one of my mates play in a club he was 8yrs old and standing on a milk crate. He used to be smuggled in the back door by his mum!
Ten years later when he was actually legally allowed to be in clubs he was wiping the floor with guys twice his age cos by then he'd played all over Europe from clubs to squats and Teknivals
Wow haha my parents said that when they used to go to illegal raves there was a 9 year old DJ at the Astoria in Brixton |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by dripstep
I was djing for a year when I started teaching a friend how to mix. I had Beatmatching and phrasing down, and he couldn't do it to save his life. A few lessons on what to do/listen for, and he can now beatmatch. Big ups for putting your neck out there, haters gonna hate. If you haven't learned something that you can pass on in the last 3 years, you should quit. If you have, teach it to anyone that is willing to learn. Teaching something only makes you better at it.
I did the same with my mate a couple of years ago.. He said he wanted to learn how to DJ and so I taught him how to beatmatch... I showed him the ways, I fucked off to the toilet and grabbed a drink... Next thing I know I walk in my room and he's mixing tunes! |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by keithace
I recently was asked to teach someone how to DJ. I started to noodle and write things down that I should cover. Some of what I came up with. (in order also)
Day 1
1. Set up and basic signal routing
2. Beat matching on CDJs (which includes dropping tracks on beat and manual beat matching)
3. theory of song structure, phrasing and basic setting of cue points and loading tracks
4. sit and drink his beer, point and grunt and fix his mistakes and answer questions.
Day 2
1. intro to controllers and basic functions
Sounds good man, Keithace's DJing Masterclass, I can see it all in bright letters and pretty lights |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
I went to med school, and the motto about learning medical procedures was always "see one, do one, teach one." Teaching really is the most effective way to understand fully what you've recently learned. Having to answer someone else' questions means you've completely grasped the concepts and can properly and articulately convey them to someone else. In almost every field, slightly more experienced students are teaching less experienced students. If it's an effective method for training physicians/surgeons, PHDs, athletes, etc why would it be any different for DJing?
Exactly I didn't have this view point when I wrote this post, but you raise a very good point! |
Hellen Mindrup
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
I just thought I'd put that card down
I don't even know what this means to be honest |
Alycia Niederriter
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Kwal
Man card = In tact
I just thought I'd put that card down |
Hellen Mindrup
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
But at least I can beatmatch without sync.
Man card = In tact |
Alycia Niederriter
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Ozei
I appreciate people who want to help, and for complete newbies anyone can provide the basic tools to get started. That's what happened to me really, some hobbyists put me behind a set of decks and told me "here are two songs, this is how you beatmatch, now do it" (needless to say, I was rubbish at first...). And also one of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else, because then you really have to consider the what's and why's.
Indeed, thank you for your input |
Alycia Niederriter
27.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Student
I'm sorry, but after this post, considering the fact that he's 16 with no club-experience or any other 'real streetcred' I really can't take this seriously anymore. No bad word for the efforts, I encourage it, but it feels like someone who sings like a straddled cat is gonna learn you how to sing better.
I can see your point. However, it's the very basics. Not how to perform in the club or at a rave. Yes that post was a stupid question, but I really do not have much experience in top 40 charts with the likes of One Direction and Lady Gaga. And what do you do when you don't know much about something? You try and find out or you ask someone. I could have googled it to be honest. But at least I can beatmatch without sync. |
Arielle Goodling
27.11.2013 | I appreciate people who want to help, and for complete newbies anyone can provide the basic tools to get started. That's what happened to me really, some hobbyists put me behind a set of decks and told me "here are two songs, this is how you beatmatch, now do it" (needless to say, I was rubbish at first...). And also one of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else, because then you really have to consider the what's and why's. |
Trula Willadsen
26.11.2013 | I'm sorry, but after this post, considering the fact that he's 16 with no club-experience or any other 'real streetcred' I really can't take this seriously anymore. No bad word for the efforts, I encourage it, but it feels like someone who sings like a straddled cat is gonna learn you how to sing better. |
Lauretta Ehrhorn
26.11.2013 | I know how rewarding it can be to teach people new skills and light a fire from running DJ workshops in the past. Teaching is a great quality and very rewarding.
Good on ya mate. |
Hellen Mindrup
22.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
Oh shit :P
I honestly didn't know for a while either when I first joined lol |
Alycia Niederriter
22.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Kwal
You do know that you can multi quote, right?
Oh shit :P |
nayit ruiz jaramillo
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Kwal
You do know that you can multi quote, right?
Now that was exactly what I was believeing.
If you want your thread to be more concise and neat, use multiquote because nothing puts people off a thread than wading through loads of pages of replies like these.
Food for thought. |
Hellen Mindrup
21.11.2013 | You do know that you can multi quote, right? |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by iambiggles
Maybe if the lad puts up his DJ history then?
Not "3 years experience", but "3 years DJing, with x years in clubs and x number of house parties etc done"
Also "DJ'd on x gear
(list the hardware/software used)"
Finally "Genres played" (this can be quite important to a DJ wanting to learn as it can draw them in if they see a kindred spirit (musically)
Just a thought.
I will update the post for you sir |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by FilthyDave
Don't shit on the guys parade just cos he's 16. 3yrs experience could be quite a lot if he's had the breaks
First time I saw one of my mates play in a club he was 8yrs old and standing on a milk crate. He used to be smuggled in the back door by his mum!
Ten years later when he was actually legally allowed to be in clubs he was wiping the floor with guys twice his age cos by then he'd played all over Europe from clubs to squats and Teknivals
Wow haha my parents said that when they used to go to illegal raves there was a 9 year old DJ at the Astoria in Brixton |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by dripstep
I was djing for a year when I started teaching a friend how to mix. I had Beatmatching and phrasing down, and he couldn't do it to save his life. A few lessons on what to do/listen for, and he can now beatmatch. Big ups for putting your neck out there, haters gonna hate. If you haven't learned something that you can pass on in the last 3 years, you should quit. If you have, teach it to anyone that is willing to learn. Teaching something only makes you better at it.
I did the same with my mate a couple of years ago.. He said he wanted to learn how to DJ and so I taught him how to beatmatch... I showed him the ways, I fucked off to the toilet and grabbed a drink... Next thing I know I walk in my room and he's mixing tunes! |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by keithace
I recently was asked to teach someone how to DJ. I started to noodle and write things down that I should cover. Some of what I came up with. (in order also)
Day 1
1. Set up and basic signal routing
2. Beat matching on CDJs (which includes dropping tracks on beat and manual beat matching)
3. theory of song structure, phrasing and basic setting of cue points and loading tracks
4. sit and drink his beer, point and grunt and fix his mistakes and answer questions.
Day 2
1. intro to controllers and basic functions
Sounds good man, Keithace's DJing Masterclass, I can see it all in bright letters and pretty lights |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
I went to med school, and the motto about learning medical procedures was always "see one, do one, teach one." Teaching really is the most effective way to understand fully what you've recently learned. Having to answer someone else' questions means you've completely grasped the concepts and can properly and articulately convey them to someone else. In almost every field, slightly more experienced students are teaching less experienced students. If it's an effective method for training physicians/surgeons, PHDs, athletes, etc why would it be any different for DJing?
Exactly I didn't have this view point when I wrote this post, but you raise a very good point! |
Alycia Niederriter
21.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by JesusJuice
3 years of experience and dude is saying he is a seasoned vet willing to teach newbs?
brotha you are a rookie yourself, and that is the main problem with the dj community. kids like you who believe they have experience are the cats undercutting the real movers and shakers who have skills because you will do the even for a fraction of the price.
yes i understand you may have talent, and yes i understand everyone has got to start somewhere, but you arent nearly as experienced as you believe you really are. i've had so many promoters tell me i ask for too much but call me at 11pm begging me to headline because the kid with 3 years of experience who said he'd do the gig for 25 bucks sucks garbage and people are leaving...
i dont mean to be a dick but "3 years" is nothing in dj world... thats just my honest opinion. i understand your feeling to want to give back to the wonderful community we have but you dont have much to give.... idk maybe im wrong but hey.... wouldnt be the first time
Indeed I am a rookie, but let's all jump on the learning boat |
Delena Katherman
21.11.2013 | I went to med school, and the motto about learning medical procedures was always "see one, do one, teach one." Teaching really is the most effective way to understand fully what you've recently learned. Having to answer someone else' questions means you've completely grasped the concepts and can properly and articulately convey them to someone else. In almost every field, slightly more experienced students are teaching less experienced students. If it's an effective method for training physicians/surgeons, PHDs, athletes, etc why would it be any different for DJing? |
Margie Pavell
21.11.2013 | I recently was asked to teach someone how to DJ. I started to noodle and write things down that I should cover. Some of what I came up with. (in order also)
Day 1
1. Set up and basic signal routing
2. Beat matching on CDJs (which includes dropping tracks on beat and manual beat matching)
3. theory of song structure, phrasing and basic setting of cue points and loading tracks
4. sit and drink his beer, point and grunt and fix his mistakes and answer questions.
Day 2
1. intro to controllers and basic functions |
nayit ruiz jaramillo
20.11.2013 | Ok more posts deleted.
Stop discussing the merits of this thread. It's done.
For once, contribute or leave the thread alone. |
Yong Aptekar
20.11.2013 | I was djing for a year when I started teaching a friend how to mix. I had Beatmatching and phrasing down, and he couldn't do it to save his life. A few lessons on what to do/listen for, and he can now beatmatch. Big ups for putting your neck out there, haters gonna hate. If you haven't learned something that you can pass on in the last 3 years, you should quit. If you have, teach it to anyone that is willing to learn. Teaching something only makes you better at it. |
Brunilda Kora
20.11.2013 | Good on ya, mate. I like your style. |
Alycia Niederriter
20.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by dripstep
What kind of things will you be teaching? Lessons, tutorials? What topics can questions be asked on? Turntables, cdjs, controllers? Will you be able to teach about promoting a evening
, or finding college/house parties?
I actually made a thread a while back asking how to find/get house parties which includes a lot of answers. And I will teach everything that my knowledge holds . However, like everyone, I don't know everything. I don't have any experience in promoting a evening
so that is not one of my strong points. And you can ask me anything |
Alycia Niederriter
20.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by jayo
No offence, but aren't you 16??? Have you ever played in a club or done a rave? Have you ever negotiated the terms of an evening/event? Have you even bought your own gear? If you can answer yes to all of these questions then I apologize. But if you can't, then I don't know how much you can offer "NEW" DJ's.
Yes, I am indeed 16. Although Martin Garrix is only 17 and he is massive at the moment. I am not teaching people how to headline festivals, how to organise raves. I am just teaching the novices the ropes of the basic DJ. Extremely basic beginner stuff. And also, yes, I have earned money through working and purchased my DJing gear. |
Alycia Niederriter
20.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50
Pretty sweet if this is free!
Yes 110% free, no bullshit included. |
Brunilda Kora
20.11.2013 | He shouldn't have to justify how qualified he is to help people.
If he wants to share, he can.
Good on him, I say. |
