Start Spinning — Beginner DJ Course
Beatmatching • Mixing • Gear Setup • Music Theory
💡 Limited seats available — payment guarantees your place.
Weekly, in-person (1–2 hrs)
6–8 weeks
$599
Skip’s Music — Sacramento
What you’ll learn
- DJ roles & common setups
- Gear basics & Serato/Rekordbox walkthrough
- Beatmatching, song structure, crates & cue points
- Mixing I–II: cueing, transitions, EQ, harmonic mixing
- Performance skills & mic basics
- Record your mix & build your DJ brand
Weekly syllabus
Week 1 — Intro to DJing & setups
Types of DJs, culture, common hardware/software.
Week 2 — Gear & Software
Mixer/decks/headphones/interface; Serato or Rekordbox basics.
Week 3 — Music Fundamentals
BPM/tempo/pitch, song structure, crates & cue points.
Week 4 — Mixing I
Cueing & blending; fades/EQ/drop-ins.
Week 5 — Mixing II
Beatmatching by ear, EQ blending, mixing in key.
Week 6 — Performance Skills
Reading the crowd, setlists, energy, mic basics.
Week 7 — Record & Go Public
Record a mix; branding & where to share.
Week 8 — Final Showcase
Live practice, feedback, Q&A, certificate.
Instructor: DJ Freeze (Joshua Moy)
Sacramento DJ & educator with 20+ years of experience. Beginner-friendly, hands-on instruction focused on real-world mixing skills, confidence on gear, and building a first performance set.
Pricing
$599 for the full 8-week course. Payment due at registration. Limited seats.
FAQs
Do I need my own gear?
Classroom controllers are available; bring your own if you have one.
What software is used?
Serato or Rekordbox — we’ll demo both and help you choose.
Is there a performance?
Yes — a short final showcase with feedback.
Refunds & makeups
Set your policy here (e.g., full refund 7 days prior; one makeup class allowed).
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💡 Limited spots available — payment guarantees your place.