Electronic Music Mixing: From Beginner to DJ
A course by Chuck Pereda , DJ and Radio Host
Learn the basics to mix physical and digital formats to create your first DJ set
Learn the basics to mix physical and digital formats to create your first DJ set
Turn up the volume to eleven and get your DJ skills up to scratch alongside Chuck Pereda—DJ and radio host with over 20 years of experience in mixing at clubs, parties, radio sets, and more. If you’re obsessed with music and you want to transform your passion into your profession, you’ve come to the right place.
In this course, you’ll learn the basics of mixing electronic music and all you need to mix your own demo set and present it successfully.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 24 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (219)
- 12,697 students
- 18 lessons (4h 14m)
- 24 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a one hour DJ set that could become your first demo to start promoting your DJ work.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for all music fans, especially those with a passion for electronic music. Future producers and amateur DJs who want to improve their technique will also enjoy this course.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary to take this course.
As for materials, you’ll need a computer with Serato or Traktor installed and a controller, or access to a mixer with turntables or CDJ. You also need a USB key, and a CD recorder is optional.
Reviews
A course by Chuck Pereda
Chuck Pereda is a freestyle club DJ and hosts his own radio and TV shows, with over twenty years of experience mixing music in clubs, parties, and more.
Above all else, Chuck is passionate about music, which shines through his DJ sets, where he mixes opposing genres with harmony and always with a touch of fun.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation (Who am I)
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Influences
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What is being a DJ
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U2
Basic theory
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Electronic music and its 4 main genres
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Electronic music and its 4 main genres P2
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Basic concepts
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Where do I get all my music?
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What is mixing?
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U3
Mixing
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Basic equipment / set up
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Mixing with vinyls
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Mixing with P2 vinyls
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Mixing with CDs and USBs
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Mixing with P2 CDs and USBs
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Mixing with controller
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How to put together a set and record it
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U4
Additional content
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How to promote yourself?
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Contracts and logistics of a presentation
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Tips for a successful presentation
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FP
Final project
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Electronic music mixing: from beginner to DJ
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giulianacastrilli
excelente curso, bien explicado y entretenido.
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cesarjuniobr
PlusExcelente curso, estou gostando muito pois tem muitos fatos históricos da música eletrônica.
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claudiobozzo
Muy buen curso, bien explicado y interesante la parte de la historia de los generos musicales.
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alvaro95carballo
PlusEl curso está muy bien explicado. Quizás me faltaría un poco más de info en la parte de las máquinas, pero está muy bien para iniciarse.
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sainea_allison
PlusSuper bien explicado todo, muchos recursos valiosos tambien
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