How To DJ For Beginners (It's Simple)

[@thozimusic]

After 7 months of uploading this video, I received a copyright claim on one of the tracks towards the end (where I believe the most value is). Rather than taking the entire video down, I’ve decided to cut out that section and create a new version using royalty-free music. I’m currently building my new music/video setup, and I’ll record the updated video as soon as everything is ready. Once it’s done, I’ll attach the link here. I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for your continued support :)

[@KayZenKayZen_Official]

Thank you so much im now a dj🤗

[@Indpendent01]

i was wondering what happened at the end there lol

[@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?

[@nandans2506]

We making it to boiler room with this one 🤘

[@Dsko05]

On God😭

[@Marleyha]

😂😂😂

[@DJ_Duvall]

Y’all wrong man. lol.

[@nellym9614]

Zinjanthropus madoda! Zinja!!

[@simphiwemkhize9475]

😂😂😂😂​@@Dsko05

[@eliaz1929]

It's impressive how I kept my attention for 14 minutes without skipping or zoning out, you my guy are good at teaching! Kudos

[@Kn33GrowKnonSense]

agreed

[@maxpatana9906]

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

[@zaklafleur7351]

Big facts

[@Takoon]

Sounds like he did! He has a course on his website. :)

[@reinventionofreisha]

I agree he really should

[@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 👍🏻

[@emakebobby5176]

I de tell you bro.i even carry biro and paper . Und wie gehts dir?..

[@PsychoMarlinPL]

instead of dj school, this man casually saved me a couple hundred $$. Bless you

[@Ayoooooo25]

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

[@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!

[@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🇰🇪🇯🇲

[@kolemajek4280]

Thanks

[@thozimusic]

This is my first ever super thanks, thank you so much 😆🙏🏿

[@momuzik8473]

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

[@DJTellzSpyn]

Facts💯💯

[@Photoharv]

I don’t DJ, I don’t own any DJ equipment, I don’t know how I got here, but you’re an amazing teacher! Now I’m intrigued!

[@vuyodominic1116]

It's quite interesting when one starts this journey from a software like Virtual DJ. It taught me a lot but you sir just explained some concepts I never understood their meaning. Thank you very much, God bless. 🙏🏽🙌🏽💯

[@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 🙃🙃🙃

[@Dj-Ranking]

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

[@kelvin3043]

This is the simplest tutorial I've watched. Absolutely love it.

[@mariambartaia8233]

Hey! This video means a lot to a beginner DJ

[@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 😅

[@LiberalLoudMouth]

As a wedding and corporate DJ, I can tell you that it IS very basic. The hardest part about DJ'ing is track selection, imo. Reading the crowd, not killing the floor, and the fear of running out of bangers. I started with a company that used CDs and, let me tell you, that limited crate is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because you essentially put bangers-only in your crate (aside from dinner music) but a curse because "omgurd do you have this song" and you have to get creative to get either that song, or a song like it, on the floor. Well, depending on the bride and groom, obviously. Some drunk people just want every weird piece of abstract music you've never heard of played. lol But you can absolutely DJ with doing just basic fading and do it for years. Granted, you will occasionally get the "I thought I hired a DJ, not a human ipod" comments, to which I would say "you hired someone to read the floor and to MC your event" - if they wanted a club DJ, they should've went for a club or competitive DJ. Scratching and doing all kinds of crazy cuts and mixing is great, until you fk it up and what you gain from doing this is not worth the risk of fkin' it up while at a wedding. 99% of weddings are 100% satisfied with this kind of DJing.

[@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!

[@AP-ur2yy]

I dont have any interest in ever using this equipment. But wondered how it works. Great video!!! Very informative

[@SinawoLab]

😅😅😅 Your facial expression when you played those two unmatched tracks. Thank you for this lesson by the way. 🙏🏾 You are

[@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

[@zameerpactyan]

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

[@إسماعيلاحمد-ق3ش]

ىثغبليبيل😂❤

[@إسماعيلاحمد-ق3ش]

ييبيغتلبت❤

[@إسماعيلاحمد-ق3ش]

ءةءبلىث❤

[@Josh.Apex_gamer]

People who want a series 👇

[@Boghond]

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

[@Takoon]

I love how you broke this down, it really is much simpler, and the steps are super clear. Thanks a lot!

[@ngelosim7895]

Thozi you're an incredible teacher omg!!! If you start offering in person lessons, trust i'll be there!!

[@skgscents]

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

[@Khaos969]

Bro very clear instructions 👊🏾👊🏾 I’m jumping into DJing head first got myself a denon prime 4+ , enjoying your video

[@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

[@kamogelomalope]

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

[@marx1124]

Thozi thank you so much for helping me My father is a dj and he is helping me to become. Dj So to impress my father I wanted to try to know more things we use for dj So one day I impress my father by doing amazing things of dj

[@GeorgeBeatsSA]

Thank you very much for the amazing tutorial bro!!!!!!

[@KennethKomane]

VERY INFORMATIVE‼️Love it here, you’ve gained another subscriber💚

[@TikkaMasalaa1]

Love the mix from track 1 into two, loved the actual trak. I was always a 125 to 128 kinda gal. Watching the steps close up made perfect since and also reminded me of the days long ago when I spent many a hour in a real DJ both in the late 80s-90s with my friends. I learned to make mix tapes from real vinyl way back when just for fun. Even they said I wasnt bad. I hope to try the new way just to see what I can learn. Just those nine steps seem doable at home. This was Fun, TY!! I will keep watching and learning. Hmm FLX4

[@simonkamengele9191]

You are a good teacher bro I really appreciate your help God bless u

[@vasilikiprassa681]

Good evening, very nice video, I wanted to ask a question that may be unrelated, but could you recommend a relatively cheap speaker to connect to my Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller and maybe you could tell me what cables I need like usb, rca to connect them because I've seen a lot of videos and I can't find someone to explain them in detail, I also don't know if the computer plays a role but I have a macbook air, thank you very much for your patience💛🙂

[@christinachase679]

Following. :)

[@RogerNY1986]

X2

[@mmm-h7g2r]

kool, pleasure , watching 🙏 blessings. A friend bought me my very first one. Super excited

[@arsalaanxx]

Best tutorial I’ve watched so far. Thank you!

[@mthobisimabaso697]

You a good teacher Thozi Mf2u, I feel like blackcoffe already keep it up bruh🤝🤛

[@LeeCooke-t6m]

Brilliant teacher. I might get some decks and have a go now.

[@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😂😂

[@Kobi_J4]

This is a really good video. It summed up all the info i gained from multiple videos. I shoula watched this one first

[@japo2188]

I need more videos like this one, you are the Best teacher that I could find in all internet

[@ThePokzaza]

You are a good teacher thumbs up 👍👍💯God bless you 🤝

[@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 ❤

[@ayaanne4631]

the best tutorial have seen, so clear and concise, thank you

[@MotifX1]

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

[@Christianmhill]

Just got my first controller and this video actually helped me so much. Most other tutorials are so fast and barely explain well but you were nice and slow, explained it in a way beginners can understand. Thank you! I’ll be back for more.

[@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!

[@ThomasPatuleni]

Thanks, Thozi for this video, I have learnt a lot!! Keep up the good work, bro!!!!!

[@rainypath96]

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

[@thozimusic]

😉

[@vivienbraun45]

This is an amazing video! Thank you for explaining it so well, I’m really confident now to try it by myself. Great work :)

[@Panther15]

Amazing explanations, I'm an absolute beginner and your video was perfect for me.

[@OKOLATSIS]

Where are the tracks loading from? Is that the laptop screen with the playlist?

[@aaronsc231]

First video with a great simple transition. Thank you.

[@bakhtiarfaiz]

amazing video. clearly you have sense how to teach beginners :) Thanks for such an amazing video

[@aaron_james_01]

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

[@CABASA922]

Hi Dj thozi I was a dj in the late 90's using turn table records and cd mixer deck but i quit 20yrs ago missing out using the latest dj mix machines, but still have the skills and knowledge for mixing... I need your advice on what to do or need to come back as a dj.

[@emmanuelsakala3146]

i actually just wanted ti start learning DJing and already looks like this is all i need to learn, offf to practice now

[@larie19]

Hello. Can I have your opinion about using HONOR MagicBook X 16 2024 Intel® Core™ i5 de 12th generation. Thanks

[@hdmotsadi]

You really helped me

[@thozimusic]

Glad to hear that man!

[@Iknow_xo]

You explained everything so clearly👏🏼 Thank u!

[@TheWishDragon]

This is one of the best intros thank you!

[@DougGibbs106]

Thank you Brother! You helped me tremendously!!!

[@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 🙂

[@jeffsuriano629]

Great starter lesson- thank you so much.

[@JeanPierre-v4w]

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

[@Emma-dr]

Wow what a nice and articulate explanation❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@user-ow9wj6pc5c]

Part at 10:22 doesnt work for me. When i use the jogwheel to match it, once i let go, its out of sync again. The only way it stays is if I continuously spin the jog wheel

[@illogik]

Then the bpm isn’t matched

[@mkphotofusion3676]

How do you add tracks in the first place, can you use a usb stick for all controllers?

[@jabbarindabenz]

So how do you bring track number two back down to its original tempo without losing the rhythm

[@gt8674]

Im old school thanks .. but were do you download your tracks or can you make the beats on the device.. excuse me for dumb question like i said old school

[@danceent4134]

Explained it so well. Thank you

[@thozimusic]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful

[@supremesyb]

those mid lows n highs sounded good asf in the beginning

[@bra_mtho]

Greetings my brother so how do you loop the song to wait for the right time to play it.

[@JungHoon_126]

Thank you for helping me actually understand! Great job, man

[@sebypegado6846]

Good video for beginners, bro, please explain about phrasing

[@AlbertMazurekAlbert-M]

Hi, can you show me several transitions for the same BPM and different BPM values, e.g. 90 - 120 Thank you very much

[@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

[@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 👊🏼

[@ThaOriginalGangsta77]

Where you get your tracks though ? Spotify ?

[@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?

[@vendjipashingandye716]

Wow, I understood everything on first go. Will definitely pay for tutorials

[@VMHOfficiel]

Once Track B is playing do you bring it back to its original BPM?

[@andrewilliams4373]

Does Spotify work with pioneer mixer

[@Nigerian_cop]

amazing video but one question what application is that and can any app go either any controller?

[@steviedeanproductions3715]

Video inspired and helped me out a lot. I just want to know what dj software you used in this video and a good cheap software for beginners.

[@yee404]

Hey, I just started getting into djing, how do I change the tempo range without having a button for it on my controller?

[@shamirjohnson325]

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

[@Mbhele23]

Great tutorial. Easy to follow and very informative.

[@foreveryoungmusicworldwide]

Thank you for this brother! Doing the Lord's work! 🙏🏿❤️

[@edmimusic1623]

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

[@JeisonTrS]

I have a question Where did you get the songs? Do they are original compositions?

[@yourmomma4551]

What record pools do you use for your amapiano tracks

[@DJ_CJ_NL]

i have a question, how do you keep your ddj-1000 so clean? mine is all smudged up

[@thozimusic]

I keep it in the carry case 😅

[@DJ_CJ_NL]

@@thozimusic so do i 🤣 but from my skin oil i guess

[@rae_jonas_7]

This started a fire of passion for Djing

[@thozimusic]

Let’s go 😅💪🏿

[@DJANGO2DEEP]

Is there a certain laptop I need? I bought the Ddj Flx4 and some laptop speakers(Creative Pebbles plus 2.1) and the pioneer headset but not a laptop yet. I like the way you broke everything down. Will definitely be taking your course!!! I think its R 699 which is equivalent to $38 in us

[@lilENAA14]

Extremely helpful, thank you!