Deck Wizardz - Beginners DJ Course

Deck Wizardz DJ Course Summer 2019/2020 :

Hardware :
* Learn how to mix on CDJs & mixer with USB
* Learn how to mix on a Laptop and Controller.
* Learn how to use FX controllers.

Software :
* Learn how to use Rekordbox
* Learn how to use Traktor
* Learn how to use Cubase (optional production lesson)

Other techniques covered :
* Cueing & Phrasing
* Beat matching
* Mixing & EQ techniques
* Looping & Sampling
* Effects Section breakdown
* Track selection and Set Preparation
* Set recording
* Social Media, Gigs, DJ etiquette

Lesson Duration : 2 hours each
Lessons are one on one, all the fundamentals are covered in the first lesson or two.. More lessons can be booked at your discretion depending on how much you want to learn.
Each lesson costs R500.
** SUMMER SPECIAL : Pay for 2 lessons upfront, get your 3rd lesson FREE! **

You can message me on FB or Whatsapp (072 366 2285) to book your first lesson.

NEW and IMPROVED course coming SOON!
*Located in Cape Town Central
*one on one lessons
*Top of the Range DJ equipment : learn to mix on vinyl, cd,
usb and laptop/controller.
*acoustically treated club environment
*Funktion 1 sound monitoring.
* Every Thursday (Space limited, booking essential)

Winter Special nearly over! :Pay for 3 lessons upfront, get the 4th free!

This course is designed for anyone with an interest or passion for learning to DJ from the very beginning. There is no rush to grasp the concepts, as the course will progress at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. The initial lesson is two hours long. Depending on your progress in the first lesson, we can then gauge how many follow up lessons you will require to complete the course.
First Lesson :: R400 per 2 hour session
Follow up lessons : R300 per 2 hour session
(prices will increase 1st October so book now!)
You can also book extra practice sessions (use of the equipment with lecturer available for assistance) : R100 per hour.
The course will cover:
- learning how to mix on a DJ controller and software (Virtual DJ and Traktor)
- learning how to mix on CDJ's
* Equipment layout and functions.
* Setting up your gear.
* mixing theory
* mixing techniques
* beat matching
* song choice and set structure
* dj etiquette
extra lessons can also be booked to cover such topics as :
* Artist promotion through media (Various methods of self promotion
* Recording a demo ( this includes practical lesson where you will record your demo and burn to cd, ready to upload or share with promoters and fans)

Autumn Special now on :Pay for 3 lessons upfront, get the 4th free!

Now conveniently situated in Vredehoek, 5 minutes from the city CBD!
This course is designed for anyone with an interest or passion for learning to DJ from the very beginning. There is no rush to grasp the concepts, as the course will progress at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. The initial lesson is two hours long. Depending on your progress in the first lesson, we can then gauge how many follow up lessons you will require to complete the course.
First Lesson :: R400 per 2 hour session
Follow up lessons : R300 per 2 hour session
(prices will increase 1st July so book now!)
You can also book extra practice sessions (use of the equipment with lecturer available for assistance) : R100 per hour.
The course will cover:
- learning how to mix on a DJ controller and software (Virtual DJ and Traktor)
- learning how to mix on CDJ's
* Equipment layout and functions.
* Setting up your gear.
* mixing theory
* mixing techniques
* beat matching
* song choice and set structure
* dj etiquette
extra lessons can also be booked to cover such topics as :
* Artist promotion through media (Various methods of self promotion
* Recording a demo ( this includes practical lesson where you will record your demo and burn to cd, ready to upload or share with promoters and fans)

Happy New Year! Class of 2016 is now open! Summer special now on: Pay for your first three lessons upfront and get your fourth one FREE! ;)

Is your New Years Resolution to unleash your inner DJ? Then don't delay, bookings now open for January 2016.. Summer special now on: Pay for 3 lessons up front and get your 4th one FREE!

New Summer 2015 course ::

Now conveniently situated in Vredehoek, 5 minutes from the city CBD!
This course is designed for anyone with an interest or passion for learning to DJ from the very beginning. There is no rush to grasp the concepts, as the course will progress at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. The initial lesson is two hours long. Depending on your progress in the first lesson, we can then gauge how many follow up lessons you will require to complete the course.
First Lesson :: R400 per 2 hour session
Follow up lessons : R300 per 2 hour session
You can also book extra practice sessions (use of the equipment with lecturer available for assistance) : R100 per hour.
The course will cover:
- learning how to mix on a DJ controller and software (Virtual DJ and Traktor)
- learning how to mix on CDJ's
* Equipment layout and functions.
* Setting up your gear.
* mixing theory
* mixing techniques
* beat matching
* song choice and set structure
* dj etiquette
extra lessons can also be booked to cover such topics as :
* Artist promotion through media (Various methods of self promotion
* Recording a demo ( this includes practical lesson where you will record your demo and burn to cd, ready to upload or share with promoters and fans)