In this course students will learn the essential tools to begin a career in DJing. This course will cover the following:

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- Software and Interface setup and management (Students will learn how to use VDJ and decide what settings best work with their intentions)

- Music theory and history (Students will learn some music history about the evolution of DJing as well as key skills and techniques to give a better understanding of the music and various concepts in DJing)

- Counting (Students will learn how to count and pace music to assist with timing mixes)

- Transitioning (Students will learn how to transition between songs with and without mixing)

- Mixing & Blending (Students on the bachelors level will receive an introduction to mixing and blending applying skills learned from previous weeks lessons. A more in depth focus on this will be available in the masters class)

- Mic etiquette and crowd control (Students will learn how to engage during sets and produce the correct energy for the occasion)