Topics:

• Micro-timing adjustments

• Riding jog wheels vs tempo faders

• Long blends vs fast cuts (when to use each)

• Eliminating drift without overcorrecting

• Mixing across phrasing changes

Skills:

• 2–3 minute long blends

• Mix tracks with subtle BPM differences

• Phrase-shift correction drills

Topics

• Wide BPM jumps

• Tempo fader resolution on CDJs

• Beatmatching with imperfect beatgrids

• Mixing live edits and older tracks

Skills

• Mix tracks ±5–8 BPM apart

• Disable Sync and Quantize

• Correct drifting tracks by ear only

Topics:

• Frequency overlap theory

• Mid-EQ mixing for vocals and synths

• Sculpting transitions instead of swapping

• Mixing tracks with clashing arrangements

• Gain staging across long blends

Skills:

• Mid-focused blends

• Vocal-over-instrumental mixing

• Gain-matching drills across multiple tracks

Topics:

• Manual vs auto loops

• Loop length progression (8 → 4 → 2 → 1)

• Using loops to fix structure problems

• Building tension with loops

• Emergency loops in live situations

Skills:

• Outro extension loops

• Loop-based transitions between genres

• Loop rescue drills (bad phrasing recovery)

Topics:

• Sound Color FX combinations

• Beat FX timing (1/1, 1/2, 3/4)

• Pre-drop FX builds

• Echo-outs vs reverb washes

• Avoiding overuse and mud

Skills:

• FX-only transition drills

• Drop-enhancing FX

• Filter + Echo combinations

Topics:

• Cue jumping for energy control

• Vocal stabs and callouts

• Hot cue patterns for drops

• Pad mode combinations

• Preparing performance-ready tracks

Skills:

• Build a live remix section

• Practice cue juggling

• Drop swapping between tracks

Topics:

• Tempo transition strategies

• Key compatibility basics

• Mixing between genres cleanly

• Energy vs BPM vs vibe

• Handling unexpected requests

Skills:

• Genre jump transitions

• Tempo ramps using pitch faders

• Open-format mini sets

Topics:

• Recognizing crowd feedback

• Adjusting energy mid-set

• Recovery after a bad track

• Playing warm-up vs peak-time sets

• Working with other DJs

Skills:

• Reprogram a set mid-performance

• Practice energy resets

• Track replacement drills

Topics:

• Recording broadcast-quality mixes

• USB management for CDJs

• rekordbox export best practices

• DJ intros and transitions

• Building a promo mix

Skills:

• Record a polished 30–45 minute mix

• USB-only CDJ practice

• Gain staging for recording

Final Assessment:

• 45–60 minute live DJ set

• Mixed on Pioneer DJ equipment

Feedback Includes:

• Technical control

• Musicality

• Creativity

• Crowd awareness

• Professional readiness