Electronic Music Mixing: From Beginner to DJ
A course by Chuck Pereda

Learn the basics to mix physical and digital formats to create your first DJ set

Turn up the volume to eleven and get your DJ skills up to scratch alongside Chuck Pereda—DJ and radio host with over 20 years of experience in mixing at clubs, parties, radio sets, and more. If you’re obsessed with music and you want to transform your passion into your profession, you’ve come to the right place.

In this course, you’ll learn the basics of mixing electronic music and all you need to mix your own demo set and present it successfully.

What is this course's project?

Create a one hour DJ set that could become your first demo to start promoting your DJ work.

Who is this online course for?

This course is for all music fans, especially those with a passion for electronic music. Future producers and amateur DJs who want to improve their technique will also enjoy this course.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is necessary to take this course.

As for materials, you’ll need a computer with Serato or Traktor installed and a controller, or access to a mixer with turntables or CDJ. You also need a USB key, and a CD recorder is optional.

 

Course summary
  • Session Start 14/11/2024
  • Location Online
  • Duration 4h 14m
  • U1: Introduction

    • Presentation (Who am I)

    • Influences

    • What is being a DJ

  • U2: Basic theory

    • Electronic music and its 4 main genres

    • Electronic music and its 4 main genres P2

    • Basic concepts

    • Where do I get all my music?

    • What is mixing?

  • U3: Mixing

    • Basic equipment / set up

    • Mixing with vinyls

    • Mixing with P2 vinyls

    • Mixing with CDs and USBs

    • Mixing with P2 CDs and USBs

    • Mixing with controller

    • How to put together a set and record it

  • U4: Additional content

    • How to promote yourself?

    • Contracts and logistics of a presentation

    • Tips for a successful presentation

  • Final project

    • Electronic music mixing: from beginner to DJ

Regular Price

AED360

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  • 18 lessons (4h 14m)
  • 24 additional resources (7 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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