How To DJ For Beginners | Alison Wonderland (Episode 1)

[@AlisonWonderland]

Much Love…leave comments if there are any topics you want covered in later videos. New episodes coming every two weeks 6pm Wednesdays pst

[@SeansIDEAS]

You are amazing and beautiful

[@Sarasdoschannelos]

This is all I ever wanted thank you

[@lymmcarbin]

Gracias :)

[@hottopicsuckss]

Alison Wonderland conspiracy theory/alienbird show!

[@baked8900]

Amazing video 💜💙💜 I would like to see you go over some beginner/entry level gear you would recommend 🙏🏻

[@JoeC26]

The fact that I already know what the play button does makes me feel like an advanced DJ. Thanks for the motivation Alex

[@mariosnslow6434]

Play/pause is enough to be Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike.... 🙄

[@4evarav3n48]

mario snslow they still put on a great show though 😂🎉 I believe that pre-recorded sets are for producers who want to connect with the crowd and put on a show.. since they won’t be able to if they’re constantly having to beat match, switch songs, add fx, etc. Don’t get me wrong being an actual Dj takes much skill and I appreciate the art. But there can be producers who can pre-set the perfect mix for an event and there can be Djs who can play other people’s music live in the best way possible. Or you can do both, if you’re extremely talented 🥴🎉

[@JoeC26]

@@4evarav3n48 I agree. Unfortunately there will be many people in the crowd who arent as musically interested in DJing, so they have to get entertained by something else than just the pure skills of the DJ. So for the majority it will be beneficial if the DJ plays a pre-recorded set.

[@jeansantana200]

Djs hoje ganham muito mais notoriedade pela aparência e mídia, do que pelo talento. Não os vejo usar nem fone para tocar, isso quer dizer que os sets são todos gravados por um dj de verdade. Milli Vanilli os ensinou como enganar o público muito bem hahahaha

[@fuge511]

Joe C I think this has correlation with genre. In dubstep bass community a prerecorded set will get you flamed. 😂

[@chrisalker1]

It's always nice to see an accomplished DJ drop some knowledge on those aspiring to be one.

[@JjVa20]

It´s always nice to see people on top sharing their passion for others to learn, thank you so much, keep making these tutorials, I want to to get started on Djing

[@ashleyparker-kalfin2670]

I’m starting! Best of luck to both of us on our journeys 🥰🎧🎶

[@DKAYOfficial]

How’s it going so far?

[@gabe8138]

I too am curious. Did ya start?

[@JjVa20]

I haven't but I'm working to get the equipment. I'll keep you updated

[@acustoms.london4109]

Did you become a Dj?

[@stier128]

I don't have the intention to ever get into dj'ing myself but I love listening to people talking passionately about one subject they're passionate about, so this is awesome! 👍

[@BadBunnyNina]

okay not gonna lie that is so wholesome

[@StaceyFoxx]

I second this!

[@ZacAlsop]

These are so useful, it'd be even better if the camera of the aerial view of the decks was the right way round for the viewer so we can see it looking at our own!

[@ashleyparker-kalfin2670]

This would be so helpful!

[@stilltheartist]

Use a deck in your next fashion week video

[@mdogg9135]

Yes Zac, what's popping man!! Love your channel

[@honeyjam9593]

I just turned my phone upside down lol

[@musicyogi9648]

I enjoyed her radiance and energy during this whole video.

[@ramindadari9129]

i literally love how she demonstrates her Dj skills and love just listening and learning from her! This is by far the smoothest dj lessons on KZbin!

[@okitasan]

Lol it’s hilarious you can’t even use your own music without worrying about KZbin taking the video down

[@tantumrecords3380]

Ye tahts hilarious

[@shrineofbeats6447]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ActaNova]

its honestly stupid, like actually wtf

[@SkateFallen1424]

technically it isn't *her* music. It belongs to the label. Which is retarded, but it is what it is.

[@DJWISS83]

the video won't be taking down if she used one of her tracks, what will happen is KZbin will recognise the music as to which label it is and monetize it for that label, that way if her videos are monetized she won't get any but the labels which the music is shown in the video will earn the money

[@beandelphiki3074]

This tutorial is really nice to beginners. She uses just simple words, simple expressions, and simple explanations, so cool and in the video Alison Wonderland is not like a world top DJ but a friend who’s sharing her passion.

[@Rappergirl66]

can you make something like this for producing as well, would be so dope

[@Shark4gaming]

YES

[@4bidn1]

Producing is a whole other kettle of fish and is largely subjective. Plenty of tutorials on youtube, just search up whatever DAW you're using and you will find thousands of producers who have amazing information available for free, theres even more online classes etc that you can pay for at a fraction the price of going to a course. Good luck! :)

[@CrookCulprit17]

@@4bidn1 Yes 100% accurate but as a producer and live sound engineer I'd personally love to see her on a DAW. Maybe not a "tutorial" but more of a live stream. Especially on her mixing and mastering. Theres always lots of ways to do it but watching some of her techniques would be cool.

[@4bidn1]

@@CrookCulprit17 Ay I can get around that for sure, would be more for people who are already through the basics of producing though, cause it would be pretty hard to make an 11min quick beginners video same as this one!

[@mikeyburrows1696]

Search for EDM TIPS, he is really easy to follow if your looking to produce music.

[@EuSouJerome]

It seems like was yesterday I saw Alison djing at Mixmag Lab 5 years ago and then here she is! So proud and so happy!

[@davidkuo5702]

this is probably one of the best tutorials that I have seen so far. I am very new to DJ, and never tried before. Love this video which gives me the courage to think more about possibly trying it out one day.

[@bmd33145]

I mean a DJ lesson from Alison Wonderland, doesn't get any better than that. I'm working my way thru all of these, watching each more than once. Thank you AW !

[@heathhunter3903]

This video was a perfect introduction to show how humble you are behind the image. Giving props to your manager and recognising where and who got you started is a lesson on its own. 🙌 Respect

[@nkpgbmx]

It's harder to explain "how" than actually do it. I'm not a Dj, but a former Pro BMXer and when people asked how I did certain tricks it was so hard to explain, but doing it was much more easier. Got the same feeling now. You're such a great Dj, but to actually "tutorial" is hard when it's in your interest and muscle memory. I still enjoyed this video 😍 Thank's Alison!

[@skyjackson2887]

Bro, I’ll be attending all of these lessons. Ms. Wonderlands teaching in DJing and Mixing! ❤️🔥❤️

[@charlesvalencia7058]

I'm new to DJing and bought myself a controller during the pandemic. She explains it how my friends did which is a good thing. Can't wait to watch the next video

[@JosiahSethWilliams]

I've always wanted to get into this but haven't known where to start. Ty for this, love the series already!

[@marswolf7008]

this is the first video I watched where I actually understand. thank you. I feel hopeful again

[@nevdo_music]

Right in time - I just started to learn how to become a DJ, and it is nice to see such tutorials from a favorite artist, thanks! :)

[@hendrikzeke]

came here because i saw its a tutorial by alison wonderland (i like her music) but in the end i must say it's propably the best "how to start dj-ing"-tutorial for beginners i've seen on youtube. not too overcomplicated, natural, authentic...keep it up its interesting! :)

[@derive9994]

i instantly saved this to my watch later. not a DJ myself, but i love learning the ins and outs of the music industry! the mixer and disc explanations were great, and easy to understand. thank you so much Alison ❤️

[@ceagreen12]

I put to watch later but watched instantly haha

[@swensonator1]

Getting ready to retire soon and very excited to have the time to start this. I have heard so many DJs say they learned from the internet. Thank you for organizing and starting this and sharing your craft with all of us. 🙏

[@AnnaMateoMusic]

So helpful!! I appreciate that you’ve broken everything down fully. That’s what I’ve been missing watching some of these tutorials

[@solucaodoaudio]

they are very good

[@MrWobblesStreams]

My god this is an amazing tutorial

[@solo3660]

My brothha ! U knoe dae wae

[@merotuts9819]

my broda, is she ouwa qween ?

[@speedcore4ever]

Lol

[@loneventhorizon]

lol

[@FloridaCatholicGuy]

You are awesome! I have to be honest, DJing isn’t my thing…I’m more into rock music, but listening to you explain things gives me a new respect and admiration for what you do. As far as I am concerned, you are just as talented as someone who plays guitar, bass or drums, or any other instrument.

[@jeffclarke6716]

Love seeing strong creative women out there doing what inspires them wish I had the courage to do that at their age lifes too short to doubt yourself just live & enjoy the beats 🎚🎵😉

[@emberl.i8988]

It means so much to see one of my favourite women in music hand out gems like this. She's literally one of the reasons I'm even in music now.

[@shmellysmurphy420]

I can never have enough information. Thank you for making this video, it's always nice to see stars sharing their knowledge!

[@richardekins1770]

Started mixing about a month ago, and learned 3 very valuable things from this video still. You are the best teacher.

[@SniperMan5858]

Just wanna say I love you! Been a fan for YEARS, finally got to see you in Tomorrowland last year. You're amazing!

[@summon369]

Thank you, Alex you’ve been one of my all time favorite DJs since I found your music in 2014 or so. Been a die hard since then! You shouted me out for OUR BDAY IN 2017 on your IG live and I’ve always had such loyalty to you. I am beyond excited to see what’s to come with this class. Much love, Sage 💚

[@1531JeromeDjaytheBkackPrince]

Nice info for beginners. Very clear and concise explanation of djing for a digital dj that had been spinning records on vinyl for 15 years until 1989. Just getting back into the game as a "Old School Playa " playing old school music.

[@chadsix4838]

Really awesome video! I've watched a lot of "beginners" videos on a multitude of subjects and a lot of them don't break it down simply enough for me to feel like I'm actually watching something designed for a straight up noob. You are doing a great job so far of breaking down the basics in a simplistic and easy to understand way and I appreciate that!

[@jameskay1448]

Alison!!! Much love for all these track editing!!! Your DJing lesson will be very helpful since im hoping myself to be a set DJ one day!! Thanks again, I LOVE U

[@club_conscious]

As a DJ teacher who has been teaching for awhile now, you have a knack for teaching! Great video and thanks for putting it online for everyone to see and learn from your awesome skill!

[@Maravillawonder09]

DJ COURSE FROM ZERO TO 100 THE ART OF BEING A DJ. ON-LINE LINK 👇 REGISTRATION 👇 CLIP UNDER 👉 go.hotmart.com/M44654945R?dp=1 PRESSURE IN DOLLARS 247💵 PRICE IN EUROS 203💵 This is one of the most complete courses for DJs in the Spanish market, This product has already been tested by more than 200 customers who have had 100% satisfaction in their purchase, promoting it is very easy within it you can learn how to do it and you will also find a lot of support material.

[@djceix]

did you learn how to press play too?

[@ethanmcalpin2]

SO happy and excited you're doing this! Thanks Alison 🙌🏼

[@morris3713]

Hey Alison. I would love to see you talk about effects and which ones are you faves. Your music helped me through some dark times. I have produced electronic music for 10 years but never tried DJing. Thanks for this video❤️

[@salvadorsanchez7487]

@AlisonWonderland I just saw this video is very helpful, I want to become a Dj but unfortunately, I don't have the same system that you have I just start see videos to learn and yours is very awesome with your system. I want to say thank you for sharing your talent.

[@Sarasdoschannelos]

You're one of my favorite DJs of all time!! Something I think you're amazing at is finding a really cool groove and doing your own thing when DJing and even laying out some alternative songs on top of rap and hiphop songs. Could you one day do a video talking about how you prepare for a set, how you think about the flow of the mix, and getting songs to go together? Much love

[@ryaneshaghi]

quality comment

[@Maravillawonder09]

DJ COURSE FROM ZERO TO 100 THE ART OF BEING A DJ. ON-LINE LINK 👇 REGISTRATION 👇 CLIP UNDER 👉 go.hotmart.com/M44654945R?dp=1 PRESSURE IN DOLLARS 247💵 PRICE IN EUROS 203💵 This is one of the most complete courses for DJs in the Spanish market, This product has already been tested by more than 200 customers who have had 100% satisfaction in their purchase, promoting it is very easy within it you can learn how to do it and you will also find a lot of support material

[@darrenwells2277]

Best DJ name i've heard in ages!

[@Phantom_Head]

thank you Alex, for sharing your knowlege and experiences. I actually wanted to get a ddj 400 for my bday and now there's just no way around it :)

[@ptcla]

Well done, Alison. Thanks for taking the time to do this, and best of luck in all you do.

[@AcM.5233]

That is so awesome of you to share your talent and instruct others on how to get into DJing. You always have been such an awesome person

[@kapaslaszlo5821]

Best tutorial I have ever seen! Slowly, step by step, from the basic. Love it!

[@NorthNodeAlchemyst]

Thank you for this, I just bought my first set of Cdj’s! This is was super helpful, excited for future videos!

[@ernweist]

Been wanting to get a deck and learn how to DJ but it’s a little overwhelming knowing *nothing* about it. This is the first channel I’ve found that helped introduce the basics and made me feel like I could actually do this! Thank you thank you!!! 🙏

[@MrBeefyweefs]

I appreciate that whoever put this together lined the background music up with the "1...2...3...4..." bit, choice

[@alvinhartley9462]

Thank you Alison for your hard work and time to bring this to us nu-b's. Listen, I am 58 yrs old, and I just love music. I play some percussion but nothing other than that. I do abstract art and this is to me an outlet to express my journey as well. Keep them wondering...

[@artamalekmanesh5390]

Alison , you're awesome for this, been waiting lol THANK YOU ALEX

[@justinj2504]

This is pretty badass of you to do this. I’ve been djing for a while and I wish someone would’ve made a video like this when I started. I’ll be watching the whole series. See you at Red Rocks again soon!

[@lindseykappa3810]

Thank you sooooooooooo much!! I actually got a job as a DJ during this pandemic and have been trying to learn as much as I can. Also, you've always been one of my biggest inspirations, so the fact that you posted this is awesome and much appreciated :)

[@lmy222]

how did you get the job? did u have a lot of DJ experience? that’s so amazing !!

[@lindseykappa3810]

@@lmy222 Thanks! I actually had zero experience with DJing, but was in the recording studio business for 10 years. I found the position as a job listing and submitted for consideration. The company didn't mind training me because they appreciated that I already had a huge music background. Currently on my 2nd year of DJing and have progressed so much!! Really proud of where I'm at and can't wait to see where my abilities are in the future :)

[@allisonsanchez7697]

Yay!!! This helps so much, I want to be a DJ so bad like you but it's so hard learning from other KZbin videos. This helped alot!🙌🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@The_Only_Asher]

I love this! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise...for years i have been wanting to create sound but I’ve been so intimidated...this really did set my mind at ease and help me to remember to keep it fun...can’t wait to start playing around on my decks and not feel like I’m going to break something ❤️

[@YMRxFeared]

I just started Dj’ing a few months ago, nice to see one of the coolest make videos on it, good timing!

[@CrookCulprit17]

Please keep putting these out! Love the tutorials. Who wouldn't want to learn how to spin from THE Alison Wonderland!? Perhaps a more in depth look into some more advanced techniques down the line for us adept DJs trying to take it to the next level like you do!

[@wearealfas]

Thank you so so much Alison for these videos we beginner DJ’S need it! Hope one day i can show you what i learned from you ❤✌💯

[@LuisMartinez-bk5ln]

OMG Alison this is amazing, thank you for doing this, we really really appreciate these lessons. I'd love a whole season of this hahaha

[@hobbescalv6251]

thank you for explaining everything in layman's terms. I really enjoyed watching this tutorial. i didn't know what a cue button was for until now.Thank you

[@elaniamusicofficial]

This is awesome: clear explanations for beginners, very well-structured. Thank you for this series, Alison! :)

[@raymondthao1134]

Love you Alison! Can’t wait to see you play live again!

[@Fabriceisawsome]

nobody gonna talk about the tshirt moment

[@coilovercat]

I can't stop seeing it as one face

[@TheRexTera]

That it’s the cover of The Division Bell by Pink Floyd on her T-shirt. 🤩😍

[@HamTickler]

thought i was tweakin for a hot sec

[@DJyoungMANHATTAN]

@@HamTickler same here

[@zoedong7589]

@@TheRexTera Love it

[@JocelynXGenocide]

I'm late but I love that I can learn to dj from you. Your music is such an inspiration and just 🤌🏻 very much the genre I like.

[@kevinhirt]

PLEASE MAKE MORE!! this is gold finally someone who isn't trying to sell some bs course

[@onemoresamadams]

I’m about to buy a DDJ-800 as my first controller and my friends and I were talking about what an amazing tutorial this series is. Thank you Alison!

[@gtabro1337]

Can't believe how much I listened to her song in NFS 2015 and now she's on youtube in the flesh god I love the internet

[@seeeyegee3061]

Thank you for taking the time to make this 😊 The sync button is a good back stop in the event you miss cue for whatever reason. It's a safety net and worthy of use

[@bigworm5024]

I come from a land long ago. A vinyl one.

[@YuanMizzle]

Wow, this is going to be an incredible series! Thanks for being so transparent and educational! Would love to see a future episode with you showing how you also create a new song.

[@SenjaiYT]

Never thought one of my favorite DJ's would kick off a tutorial series

[@aznlaoviet]

Damn it's 2 in the morning and I got recommended this. Looking forward to what type of content Alison puts out for DJs yay

[@frankpasser2349]

Seeing you live and the fun you were having made me want to start DJing, I love this!

[@Hamburgers4Haiti]

Not gonna lie, I subbed the second I saw your "Division Bell" shirt.

[@kenkulig21]

Just watched True Detective which had a DB T shirt. That universe is trying to tell me to get back to Floyd or something.

[@yumu-uk]

this was very informative thankyou, i like the humble non judgemental approach to actual very basic beginners, large ups from Manchester, UK!

[@baked8900]

Holy shit I’ve actually wanted to start getting into DJing and this might have just done it 🤘🏻 Also Alex, in a future episode could you talk about some beginner/entry level equipment that you would recommend (or just good equipment in general)?

[@wtang912]

Faxxxx

[@Zehdrau]

Baked righhhhhht?? Timing

[@NOCLUEinvalid]

Tfw I just realized her name is Alex not Alison 😱

[@ChrisFranzen1487]

get a ddj-400 or 800 to start. After that you can go to the ddj-1000 or xdj-xz which are closest to the CDJ NX2 and DJM-900nx2 club setup.

[@baked8900]

@WhaiKnot ​ @Chris Franzen Thank you for the suggestions 👍

[@raulingaverage]

Honestly, thanks for sharing your practice to other upcoming DJs, particularly during these times. If I can support in the future, I will!

[@alexwestworth6962]

My first (and only) lesson in DJing: Instructor: "Can you count to four?" Beginner: "Yes" Instructor: "End of lessons" I then had to figure the rest out myself. That was 22 years ago. Videos like this are invaluable for today's budding DJ. Let's just hope we can get back in the bars and clubs as soon as possible and enjoy the magic of the DJ.

[@Wubzy_Music]

Watched your set at the Gorge, love that you are out here teaching others your craft. Thank you for keeping it real!

[@shanecdowning]

ALISON this is so wonderful! Much love and respect for you and your skills, so grateful to learn from a boss. I will definitely watch every episode. I have lots of questions but I'll spread them out . Where's the best place to find music to download? Also how do you organize your music? (By genre? By BPM? etc...) Where do you set your cue points? Thanks love 🤜🤛👊👊👊

[@Maravillawonder09]

DJ COURSE FROM ZERO TO 100 THE ART OF BEING A DJ. ON-LINE LINK 👇 REGISTRATION 👇 CLIP UNDER 👉 go.hotmart.com/M44654945R?dp=1 PRESSURE IN DOLLARS 247💵 PRICE IN EUROS 203💵 This is one of the most complete courses for DJs in the Spanish market, This product has already been tested by more than 200 customers who have had 100% satisfaction in their purchase, promoting it is very easy within it you can learn how to do it and you will also find a lot of support material.

[@Yuenix]

I have seen ALISON Wonderland SO many times and I NEVER got tired if listening to her 😇😊 If youve yet seen HER live then you dont realize what It really feels like LIVE and the Experience, its something you have to WITNESS AND EXPERIENCE live to understand. But ALISON WONDERLAND I love you!! Just dont stop on producing music ! 😊😇 God Bless You 😇😊🙏

[@anonymoususer2764]

Virtual riot be like : OTT on the cdj

[@sirmonoton1103]

i dont think he uses cdjs at all. Just the OTTs

[@jmsx]

this made me laugh way too much

[@4bidn1]

I was wondering why this sounded like a bar to me then I realised I was thinking of wileys last bar in "bar - wiley" so basically: barception lmao

[@finishme2753]

=D Good one haha

[@aadarsh8869]

lmaooo

[@SeansIDEAS]

Thanks for your time. I am a old school rave Dj and I am so happy that you are so creative and beautiful. I will watch anything that you create just to be amazed at how much you give me happiness and joy. Church is my favorite song of yours and I will treat you like Church with tears in my eyes cause your music is so awesome it causes this grown man to cry. A happy and good cry . Live, Love, and Groove on, Sean

[@justinwilliams9174]

This is seriously so cool that you’re doing this. Big ups

[@hes201121]

Thank you so much for putting this together. You’re amazing. I’ve been hesitant to start because it just seems so overwhelming to learn everything but this is a great way to get my feet wet.

[@Maravillawonder09]

DJ COURSE FROM ZERO TO 100 THE ART OF BEING A DJ. ON-LINE LINK 👇 REGISTRATION 👇 CLIP UNDER 👉 go.hotmart.com/M44654945R?dp=1 PRESSURE IN DOLLARS 247💵 PRICE IN EUROS 203💵 This is one of the most complete courses for DJs in the Spanish market, This product has already been tested by more than 200 customers who have had 100% satisfaction in their purchase, promoting it is very easy within it you can learn how to do it and you will also find a lot of support material.

[@adizzmal]

I’m really good at pressing the shuffle button, if that counts as being a dj.

[@fredbloggs8362]

I liked the way she so clearly explained the function of the play button.

[@evelynkarrasch6361]

Me asf

[@jacksonharpemusic]

Just getting started with wedding djing, which isn't as involved as working a club or festivals, but I really enjoyed this tutorial and found it very helpful. Thanks!

[@rudravisual]

That beat at 4:02 is fire.

[@timosee]

yo alison, i just ordered a dj controller today. thanks for being an inspiration! your music is awesome and you’re a super dope teacher. keep it up 🤙🏻

[@marcopark8489]

Got my DJ tools all set up and waiting for class

[@candeezymarie9827]

Thank you for this!!! I have been wanting to learn how to DJ for years!!!

[@synnek_music]

YAS YAS YAS YAS , Djing Masterclass

[@Phantom_Head]

but free!!

[@nombreapellido1799]

@@Phantom_Head with Alison!!!!

[@paulsemelsberger4814]

Just wanted ya to know that your music is so dope! And that this a really helpful series! Thank You!

[@lymmcarbin]

Gracias por tanto alison, eres mi Dj favorita, espero algún día poder conocerte

[@dejaypilot]

I'm dj/producer for a few years now but I still payed full attention cause I mean it's Alison. And yeah everyone djs in their own way I use cues and sometimes mix without headphones cause I've heard the songs so many times I can remember the part of the break, build up or drop I want to play next.

[@skizzlemane1]

2:05 wtf was that... my weekend was way to um “long” for those shenanigans hahaha 🤪🥳 this will be a good series to follow

[@jarroyomaranata]

This is by far the best explanation I ve seen!!! For us who know nothing!! Thank you!’

[@vibewhen]

She's another reason I kept going.

[@ashleyparker-kalfin2670]

She is the reason I am STARTING!

[@vibewhen]

@@ashleyparker-kalfin2670 🙌👏👏👏 this is freakn awesome!.

[@meltykenny]

yo, type of contents that have waited during this harsh time. thanks alison. much love

[@savelykazmin3031]

SYNC TIP: hit sync on the silent deck during the playing deck's buildup to speed up/slow down the playing track and drop into the other track :D

[@ulrichwarthen]

Starting to DJ soon and I'm looking through beginner vids and I see Allison Wonderland has tutorials?? Time to binge!