Shortee's DJ 101 is designed for all ages & skill levels, anybody can learn!!
Professionally filmed & edited, complete with original soundtrack, multi camera angles, extreme close ups, 2-D & 3-D animations and caption windows!
All lessons taught by SHORTEE step by step so you can learn the mechanics of each technique. In depth interviews & contributions from some of the world's top DJ: FAUST, CRAZE, DANNY THE WILDCHILD & PHANTOM 45!!
Lesson 1: Equipment
- What gear you need, how to set it up from start to finish, and descriptions of all the features
Lesson 2: Mixing
- The basics of counting music, music notation, beat matching, mixing records and using the EQ
Lesson 3: Scratching
- Shortee's scratch showcase!
- Baby scratches, echoes, fades, transforms, chirps, crabs, flares, faderless scratches, combos and scratch drumming
- Scratch drumming showcase by DJ FAUST
Lesson 4: Beat Juggling
- Two of Shortee's beat juggling routines back to back
- The Basics of beat juggling: back spinning, tap pausing, various ways to perform "the walk" and creating juggle patterns
Lesson 5: Tricks of the Trade
- Essential knowledge on digging for records, confidence, choosing a DJ name, promoting yourself, creating mix tapes/CD's, performing, traveling as a pro DJ and so much more!
Special Features:
- Hilarious bloopers & outtakes
- Digitally mastered audio & video
- Bonus beat juggling routine
- Extra music
- Animated interactive menus
- Tribal Gear mini movie