DJ A Beginners Guide
Performing
A course by
SIT
Get comfortable behind the decks and acquire the fundamental skills of DJing using industry-standard equipment. This short course sets up beginners with the key techniques needed for DJ performance.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MAINZ Christchurch (KET Campus - 19 King Edward Terrace), Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 week
Core skills this course teaches
Master DJ Equipment
Use industry-standard DJ mixers, controllers, and CDJs to perform DJ sets.
Equipment Setup and Troubleshooting
Set up DJ hardware and software correctly and resolve common issues.
Beatmatching and Mixing Techniques
Understand beat matching theory and apply mixing techniques for seamless transitions.
What You're Signing Up For
DJ A Beginners Guide is a hands-on short course designed to help newcomers develop essential DJ skills. Participants will learn to use industry-standard DJ mixers, CDJs, and controllers, cover setup and troubleshooting, master beat matching, understand track structure, and perform transitions. The course is suitable for those wanting to pursue further study or begin a DJ career.
Course Content
- Serato DJ software
- DJ Controllers
- Equipment setup and troubleshooting
- Beat matching theory
- Track structure and phrasing
- Mixing techniques and transitions
- DJ Mixer – Faders, Gain, EQs and effects
- Mixtape recording setup
What you need to know first
Minimum age: 16 years
Must not be studying full-time (for domestic ACE funding eligibility)
New Zealand resident or citizen for domestic cost
English as a second language: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0) or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Music
Entertainment
Performing Arts
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level DJ roles
Events and entertainment DJing
Pathway to further music and audio production study