For Aspiring DJs
Boost your creativity with Technics DJ Academy
Introducing DJ Academy, presented by Technics, a driving force in DJ culture. This easy-to-follow instructional video series covers DJ basics and scratch techniques for beginning DJs and experienced DJs who want to take their technique to new heights.
Discover the joy of playing music on turntables and creating your own unique music world with skills honed through Technics DJ Academy.
INSTRUCTOR
DJ Kentaro—2002 DMC World DJ Champion
The first world champion from Asia who won the world’s largest battle, “DMC World Final 2002.” He received the highest score in the history of the event, setting a Guinness world record. He has been performing as a DJ and turntable artist at events around the world and is an active sound creator.
Recommended for people who want to start DJing, these three video lessons explain DJ basics, essential DJ equipment, and how to make everything work together. You’ll also learn how to mix music.
Lesson 1: Equipment
Lesson 2: Setup
Lesson 3: Mix
We have compiled 18 video lessons that cover a range of scratch techniques for DJs of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Please practice as you watch these video lessons that explain the essentials, including how to move the record and how to operate the mixer.
Lesson 1: Baby
Lesson 2: Scribble
Lesson 3: Uzi
Lesson 4: Tear
Lesson 5: Forward
Lesson 6: Backward
Lesson 7: Chops
Lesson 8: Reverse Chops
Lesson 9: Stabs
Lesson 10: Transform
Lesson 11: Chirp
Lesson 12: Flare
Lesson 13: Crab
Lesson 14: Flare EX
Lesson 15: Loop juggling
Lesson 16: Beat down
Lesson 17: Combination
Lesson 18: Beat down EX
