Complete Guide to DJing
Learn how to DJ like a pro when you check out the tutorials and Q&A interviews we’ve gathered for beginner DJs below!
DJing is an art form and a fundamental pillar of Hip-Hop Culture. A disc jockey, more commonly abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays recorded music for an audience.
YouTube Tutorials
Learn everything you need to know to start DJ'ing with a controller! In this video, seasoned DJ's PlayPlay and FLWRSHRK explain how to blend, mix, cue and scratch on a controller, as well as how to hook up the controller to your laptop and monitor speakers.
This video shows how to use the Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 with Serato DJ, but you can use this setup with just about any controller and compatible DJ software.
Are you trying to get into the world of DJ’ing but not really sure how to enter?
Trying to figure out if you want to get a controller, turntables or CDJs?
When you are just starting out, it’s good to learn the basics first. Fortunately, you can do this for free using virtual, cloud-based software (you don’t even have to download anything!) to learn foundational DJ skills before you invest in equipment. In this video, Vaughn Levi has tips on how to use two popular web-based programs, YOU.DJ and Transitions DJ. Both apps are available on Windows, Mac and Chromebooks.
How To DJ Tutorials
Articles on DJing
How to DJ: A Step by Step Guide to DJ Mixing
By: David H, DJingPro (2020)
THE PILLARS OF HIP-HOP
By: THE HIP-HOP FUNDAMENTALIST, (2011)
Interviews & DJ Mixes
