DJ masterclass with Olivia Mendez (beginner + intermediate)

This course is divided in two classes, one for beginners one for intermediate DJs.


We welcome to Home of Sound studio, Olivia Mendez, vinyl-only DJ who has been rising as a prominent figure of the international techno scene. In this masterclass she shows the basics of playing only with vinyls and covers details from the history of prominent equipment, how to use turntables and a mixer and selecting tracks.


Beginner level - components:

  • History of DJing
  • Anatomy of a Turntable 
  • Mixer Filters EQ
  • Monitoring and Headphones
  • Structure of a track, Phrases and Bars
  • Tracks Elements ( make up of a Track)
  • Counting
  • How to throw the first kick
  • Beat-matching

Intermediate level - components:

  • Digging process
  • Classification
  • Selection
  • Sequencing a set
  • Before the performance
  • During the performance 
  • Practical Techniques

Throughout the masterclasses the artist uses two turntables Technics MKII 1210 and one mixer Allen&Heath X:ONE 92.

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