DJ Course in London

Feature-packed, highly sophisticated, and rock-solid reliability, we recommend Traktor for all of our learners who take our DJ course. From global icons who wish to occupy the celebrity DJ space, or people just passionate about their music and want to take their first major step to a career as a serious electronic music DJ. Whether you’re new to Traktor or have already played around with it, you really should be aware of all the tricks and techniques available in order to master the art and be ahead of the competition.

London is where Garnish began, and the DJ Course in London here is taught by producers working in the city's studios, clubs and labels. Groups are small, classes are hands-on, and the same course runs live online for students elsewhere in the UK and Europe.

Our full DJ course goes in-depth, not only with every feature of Traktor but with DJing on vinyl and performing live – even going as far as creating music with this software. A must for anyone serious about DJing. All the skills learnt seamlessly transfer to mixing with vinyl and CDJs, and are still transferable to most other DJ mixing software.

Configuration & Overview Configuring audio & MIDI devices/TSI files/external inputs

Traktor’s many features explained & demystified

Preferences overview/configuring decks

Browser & layout configuration/editing tags

Importing & analyzing tracks

Creating, saving & exporting playlists/syncing with iTunes

Standard Techniques Creating, editing & locking beat grids/sync methods

Creating, editing & storing cue points/advanced cue point features

Beat matching/counting beats/musical structures & BPM explained

Vinyl beatmatching workshop

Creating, editing, mapping, storing & using loops

Advanced panel options/hot cues

Recording mixes & single tunes/headphone cues

Advanced Techniques 1 Loop recorder/layered loops/storing/sample & remix decks

Using samples/building tunes/buildups/quantizing

MIDI modifiers/mapping shift buttons

Automatic mixing with cruise mode

Duplicating track parameters & why/advanced mixing techniques

Pro tips on how to pace mixes/analysis of a great DJ performance

Advanced Techniques 2 FX in depth analysis/turntable FX/deck stops/advanced transitions

Creative use of input routing/adding live elements to your mix

EQ explained/EQ types/filtering

Beat gridding difficult tracks/mixing different rhythmic styles, musical genres & BPMs together/key locking & mapping

In depth analysis of advanced features/4 deck mixing

Using acapellas & sound FX in your mix

Mapping & Performance Techniques Using multiple controllers/controller choice

Using macros/syncing controller lights to functions

Interaction modes/hot keys/snap function

FX snapshots & mapping them/touch OSC

Key commands/pro performance techniques

Tempo shifting/flux mode

Integrating Traktor, Remixing & Promoting Yourself Advanced remixing/beat & tune creation/harmonic mixing

Plugging into a club’s DJ booth/analogue & digital routing techniques

Syncing with Ableton Live

Using Traktor for iOS & Android/controlling Traktor from Touch OSC

Marketing & promoting yourself/social networking tips & techniques

Getting bookings/tips on how to steal the show when you perform