How To DJ For Beginners (It's Simple)

Djing is a lot simpler than it used to be, and in this video, I outline the basics to get you started.
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[@LittleSquishie]

My dad when he passed away left me with all his mixing and djing equipment and ive been really wanting to learn how to do it since iv started exploring djing for fansites for a game i play and this tutorial was really helpful with the basics! Thank you so much for helping me understand what it was that my dad did, even if its just a very basic level!

[@thozimusic]

Sorry to hear about that, but I’m glad I could be that scope into a part of his life for you. I think you should play around with some of that gear, you might really enjoy it

[@LittleSquishie]

@@thozimusic I just got some of it out of storage today! Definitely going to start playing around with it!

[@KianO547]

@@LittleSquishiehow did playing around with it go I’m thinking of getting some pioneer ddj flx4. What’s your opinion?

[@christinawilson2150]

Sorry for your loss

[@desertfoxxx]

Habbo?

[@maxpatana9906]

You should turn this into a series bro. You explained everything so well.

[@nandans2506]

We making it to boiler room with this one 🤘

[@Dsko05]

On God😭

[@TheLittleBigL]

How did I know within the first 20 seconds that you will be the first person to explain this stuff to me in a way that I can actually understand? In German, when someone explains something to someone whilst keeping in mind where this person's knowledge of the subject is at, we call it "jemanden abholen" or "to fetch someone". This is definitely one of your skills man. You fetched me.

[@whazpoppin]

Absolut 👍🏻

[@Ayoooooo25]

I’m already a DJ and this video made me better. Props to you for explaining so well!

[@momuzik8473]

I've watched DJing tutorials but this one takes the cup, thanks bro🙌👏👏

[@mehmetcemalbaranaltunal6702]

This video really motivated me. Thank you for your help. The editing, professionalism, camera, shots, everything was perfect and clean. Please keep it up!

[@Dj-Ranking]

Bro these is more than what I was taught for 20 days

[@Boghond]

Just stay live and save, Ian gonna need to watch u on and on now u are my youtube teachers

[@rainypath96]

you are the man! super simple and easy to understand demonstration of the basic transition

[@thozimusic]

😉

[@zameerpactyan]

Honestly by far the best video on how to DJ across the Internet! thanks man all the best!

[@andredixonblackett6900]

I'm going to begin my DJ journey starting september, I'm going to buy a mixer and my laptop and practice, definitely gave me the basics with this I appreciate the lesson in your video!

[@xavia66]

I love his explanation of Dj ver7 informative

[@DougGibbs106]

Thank you Brother! You helped me tremendously!!!

[@AndresHernandez-xc2cs]

you explain it the right way bro thanx for tutorials

[@ainoh6403]

You explained everything so clearly👏🏼 Thank u!

[@kakatisolomonphatsoane7236]

Wooow... I enjoyed warching...and thanks the for sampling with the 2 killer classics....

[@mariambartaia8233]

Hey! This video means a lot to a beginner DJ

[@user-cc1ln7ht8l]

great video! very detail steps! thankyou

[@tsgdakillermanaso264]

I really appreciate it bro

[@kamogelomalope]

Hey Thozi.... can you do a video on how to record your dj set live and what equipment will be needed 😢🙏🏾

[@aortiz375]

I get asked about djing all the time. I always tell people it’s actually a lot more basic than it seems. Such a good vid for the basics! Thank you! Also the face when the BPMs aren’t matching….l😂😂

[@thozimusic]

It really is, unless you wanna get into technical scratching then it’s a different conversation About the face, that thing just hurts to hear 😅

[@LivinginHumbleness]

Wat a short summary of powerful lesson this i did on virtual dj now i am ready to roll the gigs guys thank you brother i will give u cool drink when they book me😂😂

[@memoryado]

ohhh how nice. you you explain everything so well bro..thank you :)

[@leviskuria750]

I'm just starting off as a beginner this one really helped me especially on the transition where by you play track one .....match BPM then bring in track two matching your beats .I play dancehall and riddims🇰🇪🇯🇲

[@Eve_la_dj_254]

I don't have some controllers now but when I do come across one, I'll definitely have these lessons in mind.You really made it so simple, Thanks!

[@supremesyb]

those mid lows n highs sounded good asf in the beginning

[@user-ep7rj7gv1j]

Big up man like Thobi!!! Got the pioneer ddj flx4. Can't get to give it a spin

[@Djy_Troxkey]

Thank you Grootman ❤️

[@Josh.Apex_gamer]

Thank you SO much!!!! A few years ago, I downloaded a mobile dj app for fun on my phone and didn’t touch it for years until a couple of weeks ago. I recently have scrolled past this video because my cocky ass said ‘iM NoT a BeGInnEr’ but I clicked on it today to see if it had any helpful tips and boy did it ??!! Super helpful video that’s gotten me to the point where my parents are letting my but a controller ! Thank you so much and I would super thanks if I wasn’t gonna be broke after buying 75% of the description !!! Thanks again 🙃🙃🙃

[@shugaslimm1151]

Great tutorial, thank you! 🙏🏾

[@user-ik9xk5dk9l]

Thanks ❤

[@uchiuchi2437]

Great explanations

[@aylasilvano4371]

yoooo tufff😭😭🔥all praises to you I've been wanting to learn how to DJ as a girl ..and now I can all thanks to you ❤

[@jamescater2825]

Thank you 💎💯

[@skgscents]

I’m a beginner just DJing in my basement for now but this video was really helpful. Thanks man I appreciate it 🫡

[@BalanceEnergy369]

Thank you so much 🌺❤️🙏🏽☺️

[@hdmotsadi]

You really helped me

[@MotifX1]

Man! What a great tutorial. Very accurate, straight to the point, simplified and insightful. Well done bro and thanks for sharing!

[@edmimusic1623]

Thank God for you man, I've always wanted to know how to DJ🙏

[@jeffsuriano629]

Great starter lesson- thank you so much.

[@stephanietirado241]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! It was so easy to follow and understand.

[@lilENAA14]

Extremely helpful, thank you!

[@lindseyt826]

This is a great video. I’m a drummer but looking to get out into a local music scene on my own. Thank you 🙏

[@thozimusic]

Thank you for watching!

[@agentphe]

Turning the lows mids and the highs up and down in the beginning sounded so amazing to me lmao

[@shamirjohnson325]

THIS WAS A GREAT TUTORIAL. You are a great teacher. Thanks! Subscribing now!

[@morenangoepe]

💐I'm giving you your flowers you deserve them 👊🔥

[@sammy_euphobumps]

Clear❤❤❤

[@velanimboweni2975]

This was fantastic and clear! Keep up the good work champ!

[@robertdpilgrim1924]

Thank you I love that dj tip 😊

[@Theguyntheback]

That jog wheel tip was the piece I needed! Thanks!

[@mosimanegapemlotshwa7339]

Thozi, you are good man. Please share details on how to get into your DJing lessons. I am very interested

[@thulanishongwe2681]

Thank you

[@nskbeauty]

I’m beginner too thank you so much for this video, very helpful.

[@thozimusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chizlainegibbs3054]

I understand everything you just said.. Thank you it was very helpful 😊

[@andresnavarrete7487]

This was sooooo helpful! So clear and simple to follow, thank you 🙏

[@thozimusic]

Im glad I could help!

[@LadyFunk2010]

You speak so well. 💜

[@sudeshsenarathna2906]

Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@davidgorman9909]

Best explanation on YT

[@aaron_james_01]

very helpful to see this as I have just started learning, very simplified!

[@PhilaMakubalo]

By the way, the track you played brought so much memories. #Mzansioldschool😉🇿🇦

[@sihleamos2673]

Perfect teaching brh I learnt a lot

[@DazTv2k]

I dj on tiktok live i play straight bangers but my mixing is rubbish i just use effects then switch the track. when i see people dj there playing a track then bring in another so they r playing at the same time and it just sounds perfect that's what i need to learn i will try these steps 👊🏼

[@Boghond]

Very helpful ❤

[@blacq21]

The best man appreciate you!

[@josep7831]

You did a great a job with this tutorial

[@seriouslyunhinged]

Loved this tutorial. Simple, easy to follow and understand. Im patiently waiting for the producer course on the site. Thozi, what is the ETA?

[@elliotphiri471]

You have a great teaching style, thanks a lot

[@EnmandsBand1]

Thank you, musician here with 50+ years of band experience but NO DJ experience at all but curious about the DJ desk possibilities after being at my sons wedding yesterday 🙂

[@Dngreacbig]

thank you for your explain. I need to really want it this video!

[@MphiwobantamLubisi]

Thanks bro I have learnt a lot

[@mathewobongo2306]

Thanks bro it's perfect

[@PromiseTruth]

I just stumbled upon your channel and I'm amazed at the content. Super dope ma G. Keep up!

[@RamzeyTeey]

Thanks bro this was helpful❤💯

[@Dashanhj]

Amazing tutorial man. 👏🏾

[@realdjalexbizza99]

Very helpful tutorial ❤

[@pablotomatis]

Thanks !! very clear !!!

[@loyisodadeejay3678]

This helped me a lot❤

[@miggy_moto2383]

I have Noooooooooo idea why that seemed so damn easy to explain....Any other of the hundreds of videos were like Calculus..!!!!! Sheeesh....🔥🔥🔥

[@vusumuziprofessorngwana2131]

Thozi you are the best the brother 👊🏾❤ much love G

[@thozimusic]

Thank you bro bro!!

[@aaronag7876]

I had to laugh with your opeoing line "You are going to learn to DJ and I am going ot teach you" lol I was given the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 and have absilturely no idea lol

[@newflashphilippines]

man you are the best! thank you for this tutorial! new sub here.

[@user-nz1dv6uc2f]

you re doing great things

[@alessiasartors]

Amazing bro!

[@fanuelchibvuma3259]

this was well explained big up bro

[@danielgwillym9339]

Good video thanks man!

[@user-gb1in7hl7q]

This is an excellent tutorial 🔥🔥

[@thisismirage]

thank you for teaching me Thozi

[@thozimusic]

Ayee thank you for watching uncle Nik!!!

[@JasonTheCosta]

This was really useful although I’m not a complete beginner. I missed some of the steps along the way. So this was good to see. Thanks for this! 10:48

[@FateOfAll]

Brother that was amazing. I'm 41 and have always had a knack for timing and beats with music not dancing lol... Anyway I have been wanting to make beats and learn to mix so I could make my own music but seemed like such a learning curve... I know this is just the basics but you showed us in a concise efficient way that I easy knew all the steps at the end.... Great video! You are a great teacher! New sub!!!!

[@chickovoro7442]

This is a too tutorial, thanks man

[@charlesmalose3636]

I cant believe ive been knowing how to use this unaware🤣like this is Actually virdual dj in Real life🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@antonyward8075]

This is Really To Watch Cheers For This Still Learning Nice Simple Video Thank You 👍

[@thozimusic]

Thank you for watching bro! Glad to hear you got some value from this

[@antonyward8075]

I Have Been Trying Your Method But I'm Not Having Much Luck it Really is Early Days For Me As I'm Using The Oldschool Pioneer cdj-800 mk2's I'm setting bpm levels same on each track coming in but still getting the clanging beats when turning low down on track A Deck And turning up low on track b deck any idea what I'm doing wrong here buddy? 😂

[@Cloudy_83792]

Thanks a lot Bro🔥

[@Speedy_Germany]

You have a great telling voice and speak clearly . Ist all of this possible with a cheaper Controller AS U use the 1000

[@Josh.Apex_gamer]

People who want a series 👇

[@larsdamen9115]

Good video but this is only for this low bpm house music. This will not sound good when trying to mix drum and bass when you slowly swap the low freqs

[@thozimusic]

Fair, there isn’t a mixing style/technique that applies or sounds great for every possible genre

[@larsdamen9115]

@@thozimusic That´s true

[@QuanGreene-hk1uw]

Awesome video

[@ishmael_william]

Simplified🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thamintsokontsoko3270]

Great tutorial indeed..but i need more...what can i do