The Only 5 DJ Drills You Need To Practice Everyday

[@Crossfader]

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[@JohannesNielsen]

I use a Reloop Mixtour Pro with DJ Pro AI . I keep the hell away from media players and Rekord box

[@Corruptness]

Did they update the screen on the XDJ-RX3? Seems like the waveforms are properly showing in sync now, whereas before they would look slightly off.

[@danthemusicman876]

Been djing for 3 years now. DJ Carlo and Crossfader have the best advice/instruction

[@FrenchysPlaysTV]

I swear by DJ Carlo all the time.

[@angusduncanson2603]

The last Tip makes total sense, as we all have so many tunes to choose from. Great way to learn them inside and out!

[@Crossfader]

Absolutely!

[@xwarrior1409]

​@@Crossfader sir I don't know the keys and camelot wheel so can u give me a tip for this plz

[@Lloydy_ltd]

Agreed. I’d never thought of it as having lots of little building blocks to bring together. Great tip!

[@MichaelSmith-bb6kg]

I just organized my library this week. Its time consuming but necesary.

[@CaptainDJ_VT]

I totally agree with this. I like the way it feels getting a good "mini-set" put aside to call on whenever it's time

[@Maxa_Veli]

Im a Dj with major ADHD and my library can cause me to overthink so much so for me the last advice --along with looping the intro and outro so you can work on EQs and creative filtering gave me life. Thank you !

[@SantiagoSoria-hg2xs]

I loved the way you explained the 5 drills. Very clear and straight to the point in each case. Thank you mate! Coming to a selection of the one I found most relevant…Drills nu,miner 4 & 5. Above all, number 5, getting a solid 10 track list and working on it be able to mix properly those songs that really match together.

[@HarryHüttig]

the last one was the best ! Many thanks for your support ! and kind regards from Germany !

[@DJSchmink]

Thank you crossfader for these practice tips! I really like 10-15 song mini idea and the bpm matching by ear!

[@kereamohau]

Can I just say damn! Number 5 is absolutely a must. I started doing this about 2 months ago but I'm gonna double down on this even more. I would love some more tips like number 5.

[@levithesaint]

Yes, I agree, more tips about this if you can. Thank you!

[@solacelestial]

I second this!

[@klemo6548]

This is exactly what I needed, coming from a background of playing drums, I am used to rudiments and rigid practicing. So having drills like this is how I function in learning skills. No directions twards any genre in these, just plain skills than can be applied almost anywhere. Great Video!!!

[@MatthewPradine]

This was exactly the type of drills and explaining I needed. It's so easy to get overwhelmed with how many songs and functions there are on a controller. These drills will help me focus my energy a lot more. Great video

[@tspinning]

Great practice drills, beat match practice + crossfader work is something I don't do enough. Will focus there and then mini-sets. Thanks!

[@endo_paul]

Great video, recently bought a flx4 controller to start mixing and didn't have a clue where to start. Purchased the beginner and pro flx4 courses from Crossfader and within 2 months i already feel much more confident mixing thanks to the courses. Regularly practicing tip one to train my ears has helped massively i guess and i had already started tip 5 by organising small lists of tracks into what sounds good together into a mini set. Would highly recommend the courses for anyone who wants to start out mixing. 👍🏻

[@pl-rc]

I definitely needed to hear drill/tip #5 today!!!! Thank you Jamie. You guys rock! Such great content

[@DTENTERTAINMENT2DAY]

I love the part of the music selection on 10 songs to add in the set. I’m going to do that!

[@DJAdventus]

All are great but the last drill is gold! Also, drill#3 makes a lot of sense to discover different ways to transition. Thank you!

[@Dzeccu]

Never thought of doing drills but got a lot of value going through these as a beginner ! Thank you so much 💗 will be doing these daily 😁

[@Crossfader]

Glad you like them!

[@tez_4116]

I don't think people grasp how important No 5 is, i remember i did a multi Dj performance a few months back, was practicing for a couple weeks, i had my tracklist set up and ready to go, on the day i decided to switch up and add a new release in which completely threw me off, thankfully it wasn't a major performance or anything but it highlights the importance of not trying to do too much! Great tips!

[@starrchild99]

The last tip was great. I'm definitely going to try that approach to build blocks.

[@rocka_fella_8870]

The playlist drill was super helpful! I have inherited about 3000+ tracks from an experienced dj friend of mine and that section makes it seem way more possible to make a playlist/set that works well.

[@fuego_jonny6528]

Thank you so much !!! The way you explained everything and how to go about this craft has truly given me more of a path to follow down if I ever want to get better at my mixing. Thanks bro honestly.

[@diskjokk]

Since I've been DJing for so long, I'm fortunate to have learned how to beat match back in the early 90's on turntables. These days, I use sync when I DJ weddings and I don't use it when I'm doing a House Music event with a crew of other fellow DJ's. For practice sessions, I tend to do quick mixing without sync - just to keep up my manual beat matching skills. However, I don't try it without looking at a beat grid. I will start practicing without the beat grid. Good stuff here! Thank you.

[@jaygreenakajackstax9345]

Thanks a lot, i liked the 101 on the crossfader. I really don't use it enough. And one thing to add to the first part about beat matching. When I used to mix daily with Vinyl in 1998 in a place where I had good speakers, and good headphones on one ear, my brain was able to tell if the song in the headphones was to fast or to slow by focusing on the hi-hats not the kick drum. Even when both songs were playing on the main speaker.

[@wertyoomusic]

Love the last tip and excited to give it a go. Also, gonna add a couple steps to that drill and make sure to tag those tracks and mark tracks that go well together using Matching/Link feature. Thanks xfader 🙏

[@iamkamandal]

Good one bro ❤

[@rkoldenhof3551]

jamie you're the best! thanks so much!

[@curtissoldham6710]

Actually all of them are very good insights, well done this makes total sense

[@rihamhagona8143]

I needed this video sooo bad! My practice sessions were definitely getting stale and this is a great refresher! Thanks Jamie

[@DJMikeyT]

Great tutorial, We (DJ's) take these drills for granted. Bless Up

[@karthikksv7578]

#5 🔥 Loved the content!

[@timsoler5711]

super helpful, I've already started practicing the first drill, and looking forward to trying out the rest, especially the finger drumming!

[@levithesaint]

Thank you! All of these tips are great, however the last one is my favorite. Like you said, I have many songs and I play different types of gigs. I’ve definitely run out of time thinking, “ooh I could play this or a I could play that, especially mixing on the fly. This is the best tip I’ve seen about library organization.

[@giovanilima1]

This was actually an awesome video for someone who has just started DJing, really appreciate it

[@devashishpareek5642]

Amazing drills to do🙌🏻🙌🏻hats off to the detailing of the video.

[@ThreepeatB]

The last two, with the crossfader and the playlist practice I found most valuable. All of them are things I will be working on, as someone brand new, but those last two I got the most from! Thanks for making FIRE content and always bringing great value to us newbies

[@schmokingd]

Great drills. The last one is spot on

[@weddingdjvideo5796]

Great detail to the point! Loved it! Usually I will get a mix idea in my head. Then I will do an hour non stop! But I do love the last tip. DJ insurance mixes when you need it! Short or long. Will give it a try! Thank You!

[@iatimbo4]

Great video, but the last tip definitely a must for me moving forward. Thank you!

[@Crossfader]

You are so welcome!

[@chrisnashfl]

Loved this video, very helpful & transparent. #5 is a great drill I, and as I can see in the comments, many of my peers have already taken up. Thank you Crossfader, you rule 💪🏼

[@the_priest49]

Really liked the beatmatching, eqing techniques and loved the idea of narrowing down your playlist by focusing on 1st 10 songs first

[@williamknyff5203]

Great stuff here guys!! Being a drummer/musician since I was a kid gave me a little bit of a head start into the DJ world and I absolutely love it!! I totally agree with having little mini sets that work great together and having them stacked together in playlists. I usually practice for like 1 to 2 hours each night when I get home from work whether I have a DJ gig coming up or not. Just like being a musician there is always room to learn more. Never stop learning!

[@Crossfader]

Love this dude! Thanks for sharing!

[@DJLIVARKENYA]

Thanks for always sharing the knowledge 👏👏

[@alanmulgrove2374]

Mini-set practice is vital. Great vid! 👍

[@marmasan]

Drilling over the same loops and listening to tweaking of different parameters, that's what's on my practising mind. And as a piano learner I know focused repetition is the way to mastery of one skill at a time. As a beginner Dj I'll be doing Drill #2 and #5 FOR SURE! Thanks a lot!

[@chriscobb1570]

Thanks bro I really appreciate it 19:08

[@raymondchan5290]

I've got to get better with using my crossfader...thanks for the drill exercise!

[@js6581]

Amazing tutorial!! I am going to start this today!! Thank you so much ❤️🙏

[@Sertap777]

Thank You very much guys!

[@9ngraven]

The best video I’ve ever seen on this channel, IMHO. One technique to the next using some of the best equipment you could use for only that purpose. Excellent!

[@Mel-ix9rl]

I appreciate the drills you shared! I'll definitely be giving them a try. I am relatively novice and love the techno. I listen to a very wide variety of music and have been experimenting with sampling elements from other genres. This has proven to be a challenge since the song structures of less electronic music widely varies. Regardless I've been enjoying the challenge and get a lot of energy when I can finally build a satisfying bridge between two elements that otherwise would have never been mixed together.

[@ItsEazzyBabby]

Another great video!!! Thank you everyone at Crossfader🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Crossfader]

Our pleasure!

[@michaelkirkbride8369]

Some brilliant advice here loved step 4 as looking to get scratching nailed

[@brolow2358]

Exactly what I was looking for

[@kcalumpit]

I’m like brand new, I Dug the tone practice with the crossfader, and the intro outro loop practice. And I will definitely be practicing them all. Thanks

[@Crossfader]

Great to hear!

[@siriusbreak2212]

#1 reminds me of how I was forced to learn, lol. 2 "direct drive" turntables that didn't have much torque and didn't always maintain perfect pitch as it were (Stanton DD circa 2000). So I was CONSTANTLY having to tweak the speed to keep the 2 in line. It was frustrating at the time, but then I'd feel spoiled playing on a solid set of 1200s. Wait... it's staying put??? This is GREAT!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Also, in retrospect, it trained my ear to catch it early, which is always good to avoid a "trainwreck."

[@Ruby_Mullz]

I was doing a fun exercise on the decks the other day with a mate where one of us picks the tracks and the other mixes without looking at the software. Really good if u have a B2B partner as it tests your song knowledge and u just gotta trust they’ve picked a good track. On 2 channels it’s probably not as good but 4 channels with DnB and its pretty fun. Plus I can fully practice song selection with the Camelot wheel in your head, or see how someone else mixes routines you’ve preplanned out.

[@Bullster.]

Welcome to the 90's 😂

[@Crossfader]

This is an absolutely awesome suggestion! Will share the is with the CROSSFADER community ❤️

[@Ravinstomper]

We still do and call it a pick'n'mix session 🫶🏻

[@johnmcgarvey41]

I done something similar to this - There was 3 of us and we had a ~ 2 hour journey in a car - person in the back (also DJs) had my laptop picking songs and I had the decks in the passenger side hooked up to the cars Aux. First time I had DJ without relying on software in front of me or knowing the song choice coming up- was very difficult (especially with limited experience) but a lot of fun!

[@XmikeromoshX]

Me and my friend do exactly this

[@andrewrae1853]

Awesome video. DJ equivalents for the techniques I use to train in my sport - I expect this will help me hone skills well!

[@Th3FishRoom]

I really needed this video thanks bro

[@chrisgray2128]

I liked everything that you said and showed us it was very easy to follow 👌🏾🎧🎼

[@DJGOTEMM]

Drill 5!!! I love that!!! Many blessings!!! I've bought 3 of your courses so far!! Thanks for starting my DJ career!! 🧠📝💪🏾🔥

[@Crossfader]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RA-sw9ox]

Such a great advice I’ll try all of them next time

[@Crossfader]

Have fun!

[@manidelgado]

Thank you !!! Awesome video. Great basic practice tools.

[@ziy_theguy8088]

As a more than seasoned dj I must say @crossfader you have hit the nail on those primary skillz... 💯 Big respect

[@Crossfader]

Really appreciate that!

[@leonardafrica6107]

Thank you for the amazing foundational advice. Practicex1000000000

[@Olyndr]

essential advice at the end - cherry on a top.

[@susanaaguilar7642]

Will be using tip 5 thank uuu

[@cmel7284]

You offer some really good advice and training - thank you

[@Crossfader]

Pleasure!

[@ItsEazzyBabby]

So glad I bought the full Dj course…lots of videos I can access right on your app🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Crossfader]

Enjoy!

[@fashioncat333]

Really nice ! 🎉

[@markuslinda244]

Great drills and clearly explained 👍🙏

[@MasterDj_Ramishvili]

No 4 and 5 👍 well done Jamie 👌

[@jerenriquez3097]

Great advice, thanks!

[@gitdawin2231]

Thanks

[@ktill97kt]

Drill 3 is my favorite tbh. I love just playing around with the EQs when I mix without recording/experimenting

[@broadcastedtube]

Thanks,that's great

[@Crossfader]

Pleasure!

[@martonjanos835]

Another very helpful video,defo will practise these. Cheers mate.

[@danileicapr]

Make sense tip 5, I'm always looking for new one's 😂 and never find 😢, I now know what to do, thanks !❤

[@Crossfader]

Sure thing!

[@mediumwavedave]

love the mini set tip! gold!!!

[@djr4wB]

Superb lessons !

[@Василий-ш8ь8и]

Best video for a long time

[@kinggamer0925]

Thank you so much 💓

[@DJAnselme]

i like the last tip. thats what i do as a open format dj

[@tomhuynh7868]

Last tip is gold 👌

[@warren_a_dj]

I like the last one, subconsciously been doing that a long time, many of my gigs are 8 hours so when you hit thay mental block dive off to these areas and hang out for a bit of you time for 15 minutes, no need to over think and an active break, in that space you have some new ideas then back off to the races in a different avenue

[@bucky716]

Found this vid at the right time. Just got a new laptop and before i transfer ALL of my music to it I'm going to stick to 10 tunes and keep it simple!

[@sybmundybuildingnorthernri6049]

really great clip

[@danielgwillym9339]

Wow tip 3 is such a simple but good way to learn mixes!!!

[@Crossfader]

Glad you think so!

[@danielgwillym9339]

@Crossfader I was looping the in track and trying to time for the mix but I had to keep going back..seems obvious now to set a loop there!

[@glen.s9860]

J I like the way you laid out this video you deserved more than a thumb up so *****

[@RiKFSC]

remember doing things in drill 3 back using atomixmp3 back in the early days when vinyl dj's thought I was mad but they all using digital dj techniques now... great to see how much techniques and abilities have changed but the basics remain the same

[@hungry.always92]

respect. scratching tip helpful

[@poolman966]

Very helpful!

[@sylvesteri4101]

great information

[@Crossfader]

Glad you think so!

[@Manu-em6ed]

drill #5 is gold

[@theTOME02]

This is great

[@anticontraband]

great info!

[@ChickenSoupMusic]

Having started on vinyl for tip one with ear training you will know if the track you're mixing in is drifting slow or fast so you know if you need to speed up or slow down the track... Takes practice. I'd also recommend when you count your tracks to could like this: 123456666678 / 22345678 / 33345678 / 44445678. It helps you know where you are in the track and not just rely on visuals. Generally transitions are 16 or 32 measures.

[@Realfelitothex]

Thx 🙏🏽

[@Crossfader]

Any time

[@_JONGFIRE]

Essential

[@leepearson7860]

Great educational video😇

[@DjAgileStyle]

I learned to beat match on vinyl tech 12s years ago. There wasn’t any laptop digital displays or beat svnc. Kids got it made these days.

[@DJStitchProductions]

#4 and #5. I’d like to be better with the crossfader(and scratching) plus make some new routines and those were some good tips