A course helps you push the envelope, pushing you to experiment with new techniques and become a better DJ.īefore delving deep into the course I took, let’s talk about what courses they offer. Helps eliminate plateaus and keeps you progressing – It’s so easy to master the basic skills as a DJ and then never get any better.Taught by an experienced instructor – Youtube videos are great (and there is a lot of great information available for free) but the best instructors often compile their best stuff together into a course.Each skill builds upon the last and there is a clear path to progression. Well structured information – In a course, everything is laid out in an easy to follow fashion.Now, I think DJ courses have a couple of advantages. I saw them save so much time by taking a well structured course instead of simply browsing the Youtube recommended videos. I struggled for months to a year at a time to master a new skill or technique while I watched some of my friends blow straight past me as a DJ. R/Beatmatch and R/DJ are great communities to learn and get feedback from.Īs I’ve grown as a DJ though, I’ve started rethinking my stance on courses. Sound familiar? And to an extent it is true – you can find a LOT of really helpful information on Youtube and Reddit. “I can find all of the information on Youtube or Reddit” I thought. Do you even need a DJ course? I know when I first started, I shunned courses. First, let’s tackle the elephant in the room.
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