Vibes Academy

Beginner DJ Tutorials

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

24Lessons

Self-Paced

Module

DJ Performance4

Beginner DJ Mixing: Beatmatch and Blend Your First Tracks

This is for new DJs using a controller and laptop. You’re stuck getting a practical “setting DJ” workflow that actually leads to clean transitions.

8 Mins3.5M views on YouTube

How to Set Up Your First DJ Controller and Mix Two Tracks

This is for new DJs ready to buy their first rig. You know you need hardware but feel lost between controllers, speakers, and software. After reading, youâll know exactly which dj starter equipment to get, how to wire it, and how to make your first clean transition.

17 Mins1.4M views on YouTube

When Mix and Key Actually Matters: A DJ's Guide to Harmonic Decisions

This guide is for DJs who keep hearing about mix and key, but are not sure whether it is essential or just another technical rabbit hole. You will learn what mix and key means, how the Camelot system works, when harmonic mixing helps, and when track selection matters more.

14 Mins524K views on YouTube

Virtual DJ Tutorial: Beatmatching Basics

This virtual dj tutorial is for new DJs who can load tracks but still struggle to match tempo, line up phrases, and make a clean transition. After reading, you will be able to use VirtualDJ on a laptop, read the waveform and beat grid, use sync without relying on luck, and practice beatmatching with a repeatable method.

7 Mins24K views on YouTube

DJ Performance Workflow15

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. You will learn how to DJ with a simple beginner workflow, understand what each core control does, and mix your first two tracks without guessing.

22 Mins2.4M views on YouTube

How Can I Be a DJ and Start Strong

If you are asking how can i be a dj, you do not need a perfect setup or formal training to start. You need a simple workflow, a small set of core controls, and enough practice to line up two tracks cleanly. By the end, you will know how to start DJing, what gear matters first, and what to practice in your first few weeks.

11 Mins1.8M views on YouTube

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

This guide is for new DJs who need dj starter equipment without wasting money on gear they will outgrow in a month. If you are stuck between controllers, speakers, headphones, and software, this will show you what matters first and what can wait.

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 without paid software. If you are stuck cutting usable sections, lining them up, or making the handoff between songs feel less abrupt, this will show you a practical workflow that works with free tools. By the end, you will be able to capture song sections, arrange them in order, add simple transitions, and export one finished mix.

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

Classic House Music: Key Tracks and Style

This is for DJs, collectors, and electronic music fans trying to understand what classic house music actually is, which tracks define it, and how to build a useful listening base. By the end, you will know the sound, the core records, the main eras, and how to turn that knowledge into a better classic house music playlist.

16 Mins264K 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 identify the main house subgenres, hear their core traits, and sort tracks by function instead of guesswork.

18 Mins138K views on YouTube

House DJs: What Sets the Best Apart

This guide is for listeners, promoters, and new DJs trying to understand what makes house DJs work. Many lists reduce house DJs to popularity, but that misses the real skill. After reading, you’ll be able to spot what top house DJs actually do in a set, how they control energy, and why phrasing matters so much.

9 Mins131K views on YouTube

Beginner DJ Equipment: What You Need

This guide is for new DJs trying to choose beginner dj equipment without wasting money on the wrong setup. If you are stuck between controllers, mixers, speakers, and software, this will help you sort the essentials from the nice-to-haves. By the end, you will know what to buy first, what can wait, and how to build a setup you can actually learn on.

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

House Music YouTube Guide

This guide is for listeners, DJs, and producers using house music YouTube searches to figure out what they are actually hearing. If you keep finding mixes and clips labeled "house" but cannot tell deep house from tech house or future house, this will fix that. After reading, you will be able to sort the main mainstream house styles, hear the structural differences, and use better search terms to find the right tracks faster.

19 Mins78K 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

Other4

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

Organize your DJ library visually.

Tag tracks by vibe. See everything at once. Export to any DJ software.

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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.