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Beginner DJ Tutorials

Perfect for those just starting their DJ journey. Learn the fundamentals and build a solid foundation.

20Lessons

Self-Paced

Module

DJ Performance Workflow13

How to DJ: First Mix, Step by Step

If you want to know how to DJ but feel stuck at the first step, this is for you. In this tutorial you will mix two tracks from start to finish. You will match their BPM, align the beats, and make one smooth transition without guessing.

22 Mins2.4M views on YouTube

How Can I Be a DJ and Start Strong

Quick answer. You do not need expensive gear or formal training to start DJing. Pick one entry-level controller and free DJ software, learn signal flow, then beatmatching, then transitions, and get reps in private before playing in public. Most beginners reach clean transitions within a few weeks of consistent practice, and a first small gig within a few months.

11 Mins1.8M views on YouTube

DJ Starter Equipment: What to Buy First (and What to Skip)

This guide is a buying order for new DJs. Instead of listing gear, it tells you what to buy first, what to skip, and when to spend more. If you are stuck between controllers, speakers, headphones, and software, this shows you the sequence that gets you practicing fastest for the least money.

8 Mins913K views on YouTube

How to Put Songs Together to Make One Song

This guide is for anyone trying to learn how to put songs together to make one song on an iPhone, for free, with no DJ gear and no paid software. If you are stuck choosing usable sections, lining them up, or making the handoff between songs feel less abrupt, this shows a practical workflow that runs entirely on free iPhone tools. By the end you will be able to capture song sections, arrange them in order, add a simple transition, and export one finished file.

5 Mins530K views on YouTube

Music Library Management for DJs: Tags, Folders & Backups

Music library management for DJs starts with clean sources, reliable tags, predictable folders, and backups. This guide shows how to keep a local file collection searchable, trustworthy, and recoverable over time.

21 Mins495K views on YouTube

Best DJ Controller: How to Choose

This guide is for DJs trying to pick the best dj controller without wasting money on the wrong setup. Most people get stuck because they compare specs before they know their workflow. After reading, you will know which controller class fits your budget, software, and first real gigs.

5 Mins309K views on YouTube

Type of House Music Explained

This guide is for listeners, DJs, and newer selectors trying to tell one type of house music from another without relying on vague labels. If you keep hearing "deep," "acid," "tech," or "progressive" and they all blur together, this will fix that. After reading, you will be able to hear each subgenre's core traits and sort tracks by function instead of guesswork.

18 Mins138K views on YouTube

What Is a House DJ?

A house DJ is a DJ who selects, sequences, and mixes house music, holding a room inside one continuous groove using steady rhythm, phrase-aware transitions, and long-form energy control. The genre shapes the job: because house runs on a repeating 4/4 pulse, the best house DJs do not just match BPM. They align beats, bars, and phrases so each transition feels intentional instead of abrupt.

9 Mins131K views on YouTube

Beginner DJ Equipment: What You Need

This guide explains beginner dj equipment piece by piece: what each part of a setup actually does, and the specs to check before you buy it. If you are stuck between controllers, mixers, standalone units, turntables, and software, this sorts out what each one is and how to judge quality.

11 Mins124K views on YouTube

Portable DJ Controller Buying Guide

A portable DJ controller is for DJs who want to practice, prep, or play without carrying a full booth-sized setup. If you are stuck choosing between a mini DJ controller, a compact DJ controller, and a small controller that still feels usable, this guide will help you compare the tradeoffs and pick the right size for your workflow.

22 Mins80K views on YouTube

Deep House: Sound, Structure, and Flow

This guide is for DJs and electronic music listeners trying to pin down what deep house actually is, why some tracks feel timeless while others feel generic, and how to build better flow around that sound. After reading, you will be able to identify core deep house traits, separate it from nearby styles, and use those traits to choose, sequence, and mix tracks more deliberately.

24 Mins33K views on YouTube

Starter DJ Controller Buying Guide

This guide is for new DJs trying to buy a starter dj controller without wasting money on the wrong layout, the wrong software, or gimmick features. If you are stuck between cheap beginner options, this will help you choose the right first controller and understand what will still matter once you start playing real sets.

19 Mins30K views on YouTube

How to Choose a DJ Controller for Your Workflow

This guide is for DJs choosing a dj controller for practice, livestreams, and first club sets. Most people get stuck between cheap starter gear and controllers that look powerful but solve the wrong problem. After reading, you will know what specs matter, what features are mostly noise, and which controller style fits your workflow.

17 Mins20K views on YouTube

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DJ How Much: Pricing Guide

If you are trying to answer the question dj how much, you are usually stuck between two bad options. You either guess too low and lose money, or quote too high and lose the booking. After reading this, you will be able to price a DJ job by event type, hours, gear, and risk instead of copying random rates.

8 Mins872K views on YouTube

Swedish House Music: Sound, Artists, Key Tracks

This guide is for listeners trying to pin down what swedish house music actually is, why it feels different from other house scenes, and which artists define it. After reading, you will be able to recognize the sound, place Swedish House Mafia in context, and build a better starting playlist than a random algorithm gives you.

11 Mins71K views on YouTube

How Much for DJ at Wedding

This guide is for couples pricing a wedding DJ and for DJs building sensible wedding rates. If you are stuck on how much for dj at wedding quotes should look like, the short answer is this: most U.S. couples land around $1,000 to $1,700, but real wedding DJ pricing moves fast once you add ceremony sound, MC work, lighting, travel, or longer coverage. You will leave with a working budget range, a quote breakdown, and a simple way to compare offers.

21 Mins24K views on YouTube

DJ Setup Rental: Start and Price It Right

This guide is for DJs and small production operators thinking about adding dj setup rental to an existing business. If you are stuck between buying more gear, building packages, and choosing a booking system, this will show you how to start with what you already own, price it sanely, and avoid the mistakes that kill margins.

29 Mins9.5K views on YouTube

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you can follow this tutorial with any DJ software. However, Vibes helps you organize the tracks and techniques you learn for better practice and performance.

Equipment requirements vary by technique. Check the tutorial description for specific gear recommendations. Most techniques can be practiced with basic DJ controllers or CDJs.

Learning time varies by individual and practice frequency. Most DJs see improvement within 2-4 weeks of consistent practice. Use Vibes to organize practice sets and track your progress.