A Beginner's Guide to DJing (How to DJ for Complete Beginners)

[@InspirAspir]

How to DJ for complete beginners! In this video I explain everything needed to get someone with no prior DJ knowledge or experience off the ground and learn the basics of DJing. Follow along as we learn what DJing is, what equipment is needed, and ultimately the entire beat matching process. At the end of this tutorial, you will be able to mix two songs together live, as if you were a DJ performing a live set in front of a crowd. Huge shoutout to Hercules for sponsoring this video and sending me their DJControl Inpulse 200 controller. If you want an easily affordable DJ controller perfect for beginners and want to follow along with this video, I highly recommend checking out this controller: bit.ly/hercules-djcontrol-inpulse-200

[@ale_nina]

This video was in my recommendation. Is KZbin hinting at something to me?

[@SriKrishnaChidananda]

Bro you are freakin awesome!!!! I want to be a DJ and watching other videos only complicated things. But this gave me a better idea. I really appreciate this video. Thank you😁😁🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@kashalexander4392]

I have the djcontrol instinct p8

[@TheFashionfreakj86]

Calling all DJs, i have a question: If i want to start DJing, Do I or should i start with beginner equipment (like ddj400) or can i immediately learn from high end equipment? Is it better for me to start with something cheap like ddj 400 or can I use something like this or ddj 1000 to start? And why? Can't i start learning the basics on a high end system?

[@TheFashionfreakj86]

@@kryzkat8762 thank you...i guess ill get the ddj 1000 but focus on the basics first before learning the extra functions

[@julcaos]

I love it when smart people make difficult things seem simple... thanks man!

[@jllyft]

Every minecraft redstone youtuber

[@matthew3661]

I never been a dj in my life or anything like that but I think this is fairly simple

[@lollol-hk6fv]

@@matthew3661 trust me mate this is only the beginning. It's not just about mixing tracks. The art of djing is about what the people want and also how you deliver it to them(through mixing).

[@djmenornyc8127]

Im really wanna be a dj

[@Ditsele_Brothers_TV]

Right? This channel is my favourite.

[@Radiohost4200]

Your watching this video cause you love music and all you wanna do is express yourself through turn tables and it’s something only true artists understand and I just wanna let you know you got this bro keep going and keep pushing yourself to be the best version on yourself cause only you know how to be you 🎉

[@Epictes]

Thank you man! I wish you the best and hope you conquer all your battles in the future. Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve. We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes―understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.

[@gretapatchouli]

Thank you❤

[@roneicepharoah9674]

I’m a woman, but thanks.

[@dadecounty556]

🫶🏼

[@thelightuponthesea]

I love this comment

[@amanchoudhary5190]

Nobody: Me at 3am: A beginner's guide to djing.

[@Amansuyal04]

same in India but 10:17 am

[@HB-xw6im]

Aman Choudhary 03:06 here 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@silasj3412]

it is literally 3:15 am rn and im watching this

[@skullrippa9023]

its 10 and im 14 with a dj controller. i dont know whats happening

[@manifestormusic885]

Yup...its 3:05 n i'm watching this even though i dont need it..😅😅

[@ryancals5940]

why did I suddenly want to become a dj at 3am in quarantine

[@lrxisbad7114]

I feel you bro

[@DeeEditor1]

How's it going

[@ryancals5940]

@@DeeEditor1 the passion was gone long ago m8😔

[@-lakshya7288]

@@ryancals5940 :(

[@djsamaria1731]

2022 00:25 l think l wanna do it too😂

[@iseein4d]

Beginner DJs, do NOT fade between songs with the crossfader when you start. Use the volume faders instead. Leave the crossfader in the middle. Come back to the crossfader later. It made starting out much easier.

[@Nikolay-Shterev]

why?

[@paulybeefs8588]

@@Nikolay-Shterev In short, it's easier to make your mix sound better. The cross-fader is basically just a single volume control for both left and right simultaneously, so you can't use it to precisely control the volume of one side without effecting the other. For house and techno, I've only really seen beginners use a crossfader if they were learning since the concept is simple. If you're skilled, the main reason to use a crossfader is to quick-juggle the beats for creative turntablism style hip-hop mixing. Not only is it ergonomically easier to keep your crossfader at center and just use individual volume controls, but you're using the best tools on the board to do it. Having a pair of vertical 3 inch independent volume controls one each side is better than a single horizontal volume control with paired to both sides (ie a crossfader).

[@ElGordo4454]

What laptop do I need to

[@PoloSupreme706]

I’m coming back to say THANK YOU, bro I had no idea how to even mix, I mean it sounded nice, but my transitions sometimes sounded forced. I started like 3 weeks ago out of boredom and man this tip really helped.

[@JYPIdolsInfinity]

DJ software & DJ controller (hardware) Parts: 1. Decks Left-Deck 1 Right-Deck 2 2. Crossfader-to control what deck will sound 3. Tempofader-to adjust the tempo 4. Vinyls-to fast-forward or rewind song and for beat matching. How to load on decks: 1. Click & drag the song from library to the decks 2. Adjust the upper middle button to navigate library (you can press it to highlight) and press the load button when ready. Rules of Djing: It's better to choose two songs with similar tempo (speed of the song) or BPM (beats per minutes) Tempo match and beat match.

[@OVXX666]

been producing for years but i barely knew what djs even did until a few months ago aha this helps a lot thanks

[@USAirsoft]

Alright, you got me right away. I think I’ll be watching a lot of you to guide me along. I’ve always to start DJing for fun so let’s see how things go!

[@laurensvandengraven8184]

How is it going?

[@evans4978]

USAirsoft?

[@paulgal]

U doing it ?

[@texasboyzz]

Guess it ain’t going so well

[@the1pigeon]

If there's one person i didn't expect to see here it's you xd

[@kjshreeman1551]

Me: turns volume knob Also Me: I'm gonna be the NEXT MARTIN GARRIXX!

[@arshadahemad1824]

Be the FIRST KJ Shreeman

[@kjshreeman1551]

@@arshadahemad1824 Hopefully haha😂😂

[@Antonio18677]

You can be brother just be confident

[@lucylu4069]

😂❤

[@Charlie.R1]

You don’t know how this worked out! This is the best tutorial I’ve ever seen in my entire life! Just because of this video I am subscribing to your KZbin channel! Keep up the good work!👍

[@lollol-hk6fv]

For more advanced DJs I really really REALLY recommend you learn how sound works and frequencies. Use the eq. If you learn this, you can mix WHATEVER you want. I'm 15 and been djing for 5 years. That is my greatest tip that I wished I had learned earlier. PLEASE try learn it I promise you wont regret it!!

[@slimjimigari8836]

wtf since you were 10??? i’m 18 tryna learn you’re a legend 😂

[@CaliIzActive]

i want to hear one of your sets

[@lollol-hk6fv]

@@CaliIzActive sure mate

[@Emrys-]

@@slimjimigari8836 same😂😂

[@raidenfrizz]

and where do I learn about sound and frequencies ?

[@treeloo]

Ive been djing for 6 years but i still watched this😂😂

[@djcuetime]

Same

[@kimberlyzebras1629]

Am new in this am tryng to learn is virtual dj recommend fr club djs?

[@lmc_vibes2409]

Haha same here😂

[@st0rm_ssb]

@@kimberlyzebras1629 Yep I use it bro started 3 years ago and never looked back.

[@zirus8528]

Kimberly Zebras you should learn Rekordbox/Serato

[@winthepanda]

6:00 is where, you convinced me to become a DJ

[@9olnihc]

So true😂

[@Lycan_24_7]

Thanks, been a little frustrated with myself trying to teach my daughter. This video helps her immensely.

[@kmartin6941]

Never underestimate the power of simplicity. Thank you for making a clear, focused, simple tutorial. 🎧

[@97AngelicDemon]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! This makes me more confident in learning to DJ and having that DJ table makes things super simple, you've made my aspirations much easier to obtain!

[@jacobspooner6398]

hows it going bro

[@queenclothing9360]

I have my first gig this weekend and this has really helped a lot

[@wtfexza]

Why am I watching this, I have my exam tomorrow and I don't even have a dj!

[@balintszoke3549]

Incredibly helpful for absolute beginners! I started DJing inspirated by this video. I can recommend. Very much appreciated!

[@MichaelJCaboose013]

Did a spittake from the COD hit marker at 1:11, tickled the ol funnybone for some reason. Great video!

[@edwinhernandez6627]

Best DJ video explaining how to Beat Match !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ZombieHaunter408]

One of the best tutorials on KZbin. Well done.

[@natqs91x]

I just watched this video and I love it. I feel like this is gonna work, this DJ thing for me. Let’s see! 😎

[@shreyas_._]

Bro bro bro👌🔥 i was watched thousand videos till this one, its the perfect simple one

[@BiggFoot1]

yes.

[@dpnssjavi2783]

Wow Thanks bro I feel like you explained better then other KZbinrs

[@danielmutter7014]

With all of your tutorials, I always feel really good and confident after, so thank you for that. My one problem is that I always finish your videos and seem stuck on where to go next. I would love to get into music production and mixing more but I only know the basics and feel blind about where to go from here. If anybody has any suggestions that would be awesome! Great tutorial btw man, keep it up 💙

[@markgeez3711]

ReadAgain the next step is to just “go from there” just keep trying

[@fencefirst2722]

Same here.. I find myself wanting to ask questions to a real person all the time.. For stuff there is no vids for

[@dru433]

Look within.

[@ItsMasq]

If I see one more Phil Harris ad I’m going to lose it.

[@sebastianlozano5754]

Masq I bought his course and I’m doing live gigs. Not to mention I’m only fourteen

[@ItsMasq]

@@sebastianlozano5754 Dang bro that's wild! Knowing that bit of information makes seeing his ad for the 5th time in a row much more manageable. Thanks!

[@sebastianlozano5754]

Masq it’s very helpful but if you don’t have the money, DJ Carlo Atendido has videos that can get you playing live in no time

[@partheshpatel3608]

Facts I love the guy but those ads are mad annoying lmao

[@NeriSpaghetti]

Sebastian Lozano both are good teachers however Carlo’s videos to me since I just started are a little more advanced than Phil Harris

[@deepdhangarfervormanagemen2503]

Trust me, you can be an awesome teacher. I am already a DJ but still watched the whole thing because I like that enthusiastic energy that was coming from you. I recently purchased a Traktor S2 Mk2 for practicing at home. Can you please make a begining-end tutorial for Traktor S2 Mk2, because there are only few ones, but not that good. I'm sure people love it. Love from india❤️🇮🇳

[@Ella-gb3rj]

Sure, here's a sample comment in English for a beginner's guide to DJing video on KZbin: Thanks for creating this amazing guide! I'm just starting out with DJing and this video has been super helpful. Your explanations are easy to follow and the examples are perfect for someone new to the craft. I can't wait to try out these techniques and start playing some tracks myself. Keep up the great work!

[@maxfritz2622]

Thank u man for giving me the feeling that I am not a beginner anymore cause I know all of that and I started a half year ago w my ddj-400

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

this is a great beginners deck, i tried about a year ago with a more expensive numark one but soon lost interest these decks has them extra little features that have made me improve a lot quicker than the other more costly decks. this is the best beginners decks with spending minimum cash.

[@Blissful_Gia]

This is my 2021 goals. Thank you and hope I can get a gig somewhere ♥️

[@mr.princec.achannels2917]

DM ME we both are on the resolution this Year 2021 i have started mine

[@Taylor-wv8kq]

@@mr.princec.achannels2917 hows your progress been so far?!

[@datboi-kp5iu]

You wanna know something funny when I clicked on this video evidently I got a AD about being a DJ

[@nicolepartin4937]

Me too

[@dpnssjavi2783]

Yea fr

[@charlie-up2ej]

same lmao

[@djmosh6301]

To be honest I don’t know how you manage to do such a good job every single time MOSHTECHS very well done.. 😊

[@peecee5860]

The subscription has been my biggest obstacle and recording a set

[@RealNotASpy]

The hero we need but not the one we deserve

[@matthewkropilnicki6472]

DJing at Ultra is one of my biggest dreams as a music producer. I just got Serum today and I still have no idea what I'm doing, I haven't even started an idea that I like

[@lukehiorns2972]

Is serum worth it?

[@codmaster3296]

Hope you worked it out in 11 months lmao

[@matthewkropilnicki6472]

@@codmaster3296 Thanks. It has worked out and hasn't. I have maybe two ideas so far but nothing major yet. On the bright side, I have a better understanding of music as a whole so that helps.

[@matthewkropilnicki6472]

@Shivali Mahajan FL Studio atm

[@matthewkropilnicki6472]

@Dhiman Hazarika Thanks!♥

[@Nashbashka]

OMG thank you for the simple guide, I'm new in the dj gig

[@majormarketing6552]

How is it going?

[@Nashbashka]

@@majormarketing6552 , pretty well I guess for a starter and a teenager

[@crux6331]

Good luck. Looking to get into it myself

[@Nexsty1]

Just bought mine a week ago and I just got it today! So excited 😬

[@tafutokuta2344]

Love your voice brother!

[@immortalking9588]

This is my time to shine thank you, just know I’m going to shout you out when I make it to the stage!

[@Luvafterdeath]

I love this video, I love the way you describe things. I know it's a year old but I hope you add more DJ-ing Videos to this series

[@redbandanagang8692]

Your lessons were so great,am so greatful

[@nish2757]

I getting into DJ and you made this simple and short thanks!

[@uniqueflow3000]

I just bought Hercules dj and wanted to master it ...watching your video may hopefully help me learn

[@marvelaxom101]

I also bought the controller and it's dope. Please upload next tutorial video

[@imbrynnfeeney3024]

Ok I have no idea how long I’ve been your fan but i think it’s time for me to start! ❤️

[@xx_milixx_24]

Dude thank you so much for this video. I understood everything

[@robertpasec4247]

Nice review. Well done actually. And the bundled software is quite good it seems. For being more versatile, VirtualDJ software is also a good choice

[@KithaironSound]

Needed this bro, thanks :D

[@subeg]

Do you DJ?

[@KithaironSound]

@@subeg every now and then yea ^^

[@abeldork]

I couldn't figure out how to listen to the other track in my headphones either, and have spent an hour on youtube hahah. Thanks a lot for this man, you rule! much love from Austin TX!

[@alexzehnmusik]

Another one!...i love you man

[@RedCross56]

I’m so excited to get started thank you so much 😊

[@arnavawasthii]

you should like 100 percent put out a series teaching people how to dj - like a full course - id pay for htat

[@mjw59000]

You can see visually. Beautiful words.

[@horsepowercentral6135]

Me: watches video Also me: dreams of becoming a dj Also me at 3am: i am the next marshmello edit: I love him

[@FM-Whispers]

YARA_YT Gaming buy a ddj400, it will boost this dream, and it’s only £250, I hope I see you at ultra up there on stage some time!

[@horsepowercentral6135]

FM Whispers I live in India so it will be too costly for me

[@clockwork1203]

Got really high and realized I needed to be a dj

[@bootyboobie9609]

I just bought a DJ set so I can do something during quarintine

[@uttkarshsuri553]

What’s up?

[@anagrant7104]

Me too

[@MrSanfrinsisco]

Give an update!! I just bought my first dj board 2 days ago, I got the DDJ-400-N Gold Limited Edition (Pretty hyped about that). How far have you come? How often do you practice? Let us know!

[@tsaitakiz6969]

Progress my guy?

[@debbiec.9314]

how did it go? please give us an update!

[@bodycamfootage3358]

This guy is rlyhelpfuly it makes life better thx

[@CamperIV]

Wow, excellent video and tutorial. Thank you so much! Helped a ton

[@stevenlamontagne526]

I just started but I have already figured most of this out on my own.

[@BIGGOV1776]

I got a controller because of you,thank you so much!!!!

[@3v068]

For being completely self taught, this video is absolutely amazing. Is it the video I would personally want to learn how to DJ with? Honestly, no. HOWEVER, this gives so much concise and detailed information, that this is still an amazing tutorial to learn with. Something I would've gone through is Genres. While yes I understand that a lot of DJ's will mix multiple genres, if you wouldve given an example like house, or dubstep, where a ton of the BPM ranges are the same, it would click with people a lot easier. You could have a song at 130 thats rock and also a song thats 130 thats electronic. They're similar/the same tempo, but they might not work well together for a transition.

[@musicbyzev3773]

I needed this 1,5 years ago

[@paparpatryk2413]

Więcej takich filmów!!! Dziękuję 💪🏻🇵🇱

[@shaelguerrero2818]

Yea dude good stuff! The second video I watched and you simplified it to the point where I feel more confident about it lol. Good video

[@christian2206]

Hahaha he used the “thats pretty neat” dude in the woods lmao classic

[@jacintabright5326]

OMG you are sick Merry Christmas 🎄

[@WEARY_Music]

him: says eq, high ends, low ends, gain, etc me: WHAT?!?!?! ALL THESE YEARS I DIDNT KNOW THAT?!?!?!

[@marcdemitrus3246]

this was such an awesome guide!!! thank you!!

[@clarissaglover8568]

Female djing

[@bubilubi-y1w]

me at 3am realizing DJs live and awesome life

[@haroldluciano6286]

what a great video i just purchased this controller thank you

[@bmelendez1330]

My husband has always said he wanted to learn to use these machines and learn to dj and im thinking of getting him this for his birthday but does he need like a specific laptop for it? Any computer work? I just would like to know real quick what I should get him so he could start the same day I gift it and not have to wait to buy more things and stuff. Any help please 🙏

[@whosdatkd]

Bridget Melendez i think macbooks would be the most ideal

[@irift3]

Hi Bridget, great that you're looking to get your husband into DJing! I'm a mobile DJ and can help out. Macs are generally well known to be best for DJing since they have a less likely hood of crashing during performance. I've been working with the MacBook Pro 13 inch for over 6 years without any issues. If you check the specifications you might find better laptops these days at a cheaper cost than what I paid. Depending on what he intends on using this for, you might want to get a laptop that has a large storage capacity or invest in an external hard drive to hold all of your music. As for the DJ boards themselves, the one mentioned in the video looks good for beginners. My first board that I practiced on was $150. Eventually moved up to 4 figure boards but the one listed here doesn't look too bad. Good luck to you and your husband and hope this helps!

[@WalkingTheNarrow]

Breaking this down this way was genius.

[@1Xerxia]

Whos watching this even you're not interest to be a dj.. I changed my mind..

[@AndyHayes1]

FiveFingers haha. I just see dust doing a bunch of knob twisting and headphones on then off and on again. Made me wonder what the hell are they really doing.

[@aaronsaunders6974]

Thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial. Thanx.

[@theodorrichey]

This voice is like a piercing in my brain

[@kristineluciano7056]

You can turn on the vinyl setting..you know the 'werka werka' hahaha I found this part probably too funny. Thank you for putting this together! It is super informative.

[@therealkingjack8715]

I am having trouble downloading music on my mac and uploading to DJUCED. Any tips??? Maybe a tutorial?

[@codelanous6045]

I downloaded the songs and moved them to my desktop and djuced automatically inputted them

[@mariak3457]

Watched Fatboy Slim's Brighton Beach set last night and now I want to start DJing as a hobby. I was looking at affordable decks online and looked up a beginner's guide after and this was done on the same one I was considering buying. It's a sign...great video, makes the process seem fun and possible for a beginner like me :))

[@xnomdfrost1938]

I use Serato tbh, simple Interface with a lot of functions. While using the DDJ-SB3

[@djcuetime]

Yeah but no... Serato is shit :/

[@CB-ni8fn]

Pro or lite?

[@1995.hondacivic]

@@CB-ni8fn i suggest lite if you don't have money. pro if you can afford it(some controller's functions are only available with pro)

[@jipbruinedebruin4698]

Thank you man for sharing this stuff

[@mastis4307]

My Mom: Do you want mcdonalds or food at home Me: mcdonalds My Mom: 3:51

[@matzet6837]

Nice

[@matzet6837]

Made my day 😂

[@pstrattontv4568]

This was a great video, made it a fun learning experience. Definitely just got a new subscriber 🎉

[@alexzehnmusik]

Please upload a tutorial with Traktor...✌️✌️✌️

[@mavocooks5539]

This honestly really helped me out, great vid.

[@michelleguzman3277]

whats with djs playing wedding songs at the clubs i dont wanna hear bruno mars 24k magic

[@fahimaljahangir3059]

you wanna hear all that nasty scratching yea?

[@DiamondOre]

its not a wedding without bruno mars

[@LuvKitKatt]

@@DiamondOre facts

[@yeyyey7022]

I haven't seen a more helpful video than that.Thank you

[@malenky4057]

The EQ/compression of the voiceover hurts my ears. What the hell is going on.

[@ElementJonny]

I wanna thank you a lot for making this video, It really helped me pick up an awesome new skill/hobby. Never thought how much fun I would have dj-ing especially for ny friends in vrchat

[@razbuzz4147]

To easier to learn to be a dj just buy the dj2go its perfect

[@bogdanbabic3677]

Well done mate! 👏

[@FinlayDaG33k]

"this all happens in DJ software" Tell that to my vinyl collection please?

[@jeffreyheffner908]

O.o go watch vinyl videos bro? Like you can see way before he even said that that he was using a controller lol

[@FinlayDaG33k]

@@jeffreyheffner908 Ofc, I understand that, it was just a joke :)

[@lifesajourney101]

These guys will never understand how hard it was to mix real vynl!! LOL

[@FinlayDaG33k]

@@lifesajourney101 beginners? not until they actually start using it. Now I must say that I use both vinyl (with the music on the vinyl) and timecode (vinyl with some special data on it to control DJ software) but I don't rely on my DJ software to do anything for me besides making it easier for me to carry around 200+ songs :^)

[@Trillionairetabbie]

Couldn’t sleep… so I randomly thought about becoming a dj @ 5 am

[@madsandwich9312]

"the software usually does that automatically".. Well a big no from rekordbox there. Wrong grid and sometimes the bpm is Messed up

[@CorredorDigital_]

That's why you have to use your ears

[@sunfish9341]

@@CorredorDigital_ it's music after all lol

[@nadiayo]

Not even interested to be DJ. However, it doesn't hurt to learn. So, thank you for your video!

[@battlethebollocksrodgers9173]

Vinyl, & a 2 channel scratch mixer....oh man! This is silly, compared to vinyl. Good vid! Not hating on u. Just the lazy DJ medical condition. Sad, so sad.

[@battlethebollocksrodgers9173]

@@leolego2 I know, every wedding reception needs a d.j. your right

[@darkpicture6249]

thx bro now i can start proper because i wnet on dj school its like a vaction camp in my country but they dint learn you anything they just let you do your thing i actuly am more helped by a 7min video then in 8 hours

[@jonassteinberg3779]

"dj sooooftware" -> 2019...