DJ A Beginners Guide
Performing
A course by
SIT
Get comfortable behind the decks and acquire the fundamental skills of DJing using industry-standard equipment. This short course sets up beginners with the key techniques needed for DJ performance.
NZ$60
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Master DJ Equipment
Use industry-standard DJ mixers, controllers, and CDJs to perform DJ sets.
Equipment Setup and Troubleshooting
Set up DJ hardware and software correctly and resolve common issues.
About This Course
DJ A Beginners Guide is a hands-on short course designed to help newcomers develop essential DJ skills. Participants will learn to use industry-standard DJ mixers, CDJs, and controllers, cover setup and troubleshooting, master beat matching, understand track structure, and perform transitions. The course is suitable for those wanting to pursue further study or begin a DJ career.
Course Content
- Serato DJ software
- DJ Controllers
- Equipment setup and troubleshooting
- Beat matching theory
- Track structure and phrasing
- Mixing techniques and transitions
- DJ Mixer – Faders, Gain, EQs and effects
- Mixtape recording setup
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 16 years
Must not be studying full-time (for domestic ACE funding eligibility)
Build towards these roles
Entry-level DJ rolesEvents and entertainment DJingPathway to further music and audio production study
Build skills in these industries
MusicEntertainmentPerforming Arts
