Vibes Academy

Intermediate DJ Tutorials

Level up your skills with more advanced techniques and creative mixing approaches.

33Lessons

Self-Paced

Module

DJ Performance11

Transition DJ Online: Browser Mixer Workflow

This guide is for new DJs using a browser app, laptop setup, or entry-level controller who want to learn transition dj online without trainwrecking every mix. If you can load two tracks but struggle to make them feel like one continuous record, this will fix that. By the end, you will know how to match speed, align phrasing, swap bass cleanly, and finish a basic DJ transition on purpose.

13 Mins894K views on YouTube

1980s House Music: Origins, Tracks, DJs

This guide is for DJs, selectors, and dance music listeners trying to understand 1980s house music beyond a loose playlist tag. If you know the famous names but not how the sound formed, this will give you the timeline, the core records, and the listening framework you need. By the end, you will be able to hear where 1980s house music came from, spot its key traits, and build a stronger DJ 80s house music playlist.

23 Mins886K views on YouTube

Virtual DJ Library Setup That Sticks

This guide is for DJs whose virtual dj library has become slow, messy, or impossible to trust. If you waste time digging through folders, second-guessing tracks, or carrying low-value files, this will give you a working system. By the end, you will know how to source, curate, tag, search, and maintain a virtual dj library that stays usable.

19 Mins182K views on YouTube

Camelot Wheel DJ: Layered Deck Mixing With EQ and Phrase

This guide is for working DJs who want cleaner blends and fewer key clashes. You are stuck hearing melodies fight or dropping to drums to hide transitions. After reading, you will mix harmonically with the Camelot Wheel, keep energy up, and prep libraries that support fast decisions.

19 Mins119K views on YouTube

DJ Set Preparation That Actually Flows

This guide is for DJs who already know the basics but want better dj set preparation. If your sets feel random, drag in the middle, or lose impact at transitions, the problem is usually not technique alone. After reading, you will be able to choose stronger tracks, decide how much of each track to play, and prepare transitions that keep the room moving.

18 Mins68K views on YouTube

Mix and Key: Practical Guide to Melodic DJ Mixing

This is for working DJs who want reliable, musical blends without gambling. You can beatmatch, but melodic sections still clash. After this guide, you will mix melodies in key, plan key flow for sets, and know when not to force harmonic rules.

14 Mins66K views on YouTube

DJ City Song: What You Actually Get

This is for DJs comparing a DJ City song download workflow against other record pool options. If you are stuck wondering what DJcity actually gives you, how the catalog works, and whether it is enough for real gigs, this will make the tradeoffs clear.

15 Mins57K views on YouTube

How To Mix In Key Live: Worked Transitions And Failure Fixes

This is for working DJs who hate melodic clashes and messy transitions. If your sets feel disjointed, you’ll learn mixing in key fast, pick compatible tracks under pressure, and plan harmonic arcs that hold the room.

6 Mins33K views on YouTube

Franchise Record Pool Guide for DJs

This guide is for DJs comparing record pools and trying to understand how franchise record pool fits a real working workflow. If you are stuck choosing between speed, catalog depth, and practical digging tools, this will show you what franchise record pool does, where it helps, and how to evaluate it without wasting a month.

23 Mins11K views on YouTube

Mixed In Key Database Guide

This guide is for DJs using the mixed in key database to analyze, sort, and troubleshoot their library. If you are stuck on cue points, BPM, key filtering, or iTunes import behavior, this will show you how the database actually works and how to fix the common failure points. You will leave with a repeatable workflow for reading the collection screen, testing results, and keeping your tags usable in DJ software.

15 Mins6.2K views on YouTube

90s House Music: Origins, Sound, Key Tracks

This is for listeners, DJs, and diggers trying to understand 90s house music beyond loose nostalgia. If you keep finding playlists that lump house, trance, eurodance, and pop together, this will give you a cleaner frame. You will leave with a working map of the sound, the main branches, and a practical way to build or refine a 90s house music playlist.

35 Mins6K views on YouTube

DJ Performance Workflow20

DJing in Key for Better Transitions

This guide is for DJs who can beatmatch but still get transitions that feel tense, muddy, or emotionally wrong. If you are stuck guessing which track should follow the current one, djing in key gives you a repeatable way to choose safer blends and more musical handoffs. By the end, you will know how harmonic mixing works, how phrasing changes the result, and how to practice djing in key without sounding robotic.

7 Mins527K views on YouTube

Harmonic Mixing Guide for DJs: Energy & Workflow

Harmonic mixing uses key-compatible tracks to control energy, not just avoid clashes. This guide shows DJs how to plan Camelot moves, prepare a key-aware library, and build smoother live set workflows.

10 Mins485K views on YouTube

House Trance: Sound, Structure, Mixing

This is for DJs who already mix but want a clearer handle on house trance. If your blends feel flat, rushed, or too obvious, this will help you hear the style properly and mix it with more control.

11 Mins358K views on YouTube

Best House Music Songs for DJ Sets: Tracks That Work

This guide is for DJs, selectors, and listeners trying to sort great house music songs from disposable playlist filler. If you know the genre is broad but struggle to identify what makes certain records work in sets, this will give you a practical framework. By the end, you will know which house music songs matter, why they work, and how to group them for real-world use.

8 Mins273K views on YouTube

DJ Transitions: The Three-Layer Handoff for Beginners

This guide is for DJs who can beatmatch but still struggle to make song changes sound clean. Most beginner DJ transitions fail at the handoff, not the timing. After reading, you will understand how DJ transitions work, when to use a bass swap, and how to make simple changes sound intentional.

12 Mins168K views on YouTube

Top Techno Songs That Still Work

This guide is for DJs and techno listeners trying to separate durable records from disposable hype. If you are stuck between classic techno songs, hard techno music, and newer crowd weapons, this will give you a workable map. By the end, you will know which top techno songs belong in a foundation crate, why they matter, and how to sort them by function instead of opinion.

10 Mins148K views on YouTube

DJ Key Wheel Decision Framework: Four Safe Moves and Advanced Jumps

This guide is for DJs who understand phrasing and beatmatching but still get stuck on harmonic clashes. If the djing key wheel feels useful but vague, this will make it practical. After reading, you will know which moves are safe, which are risky, and how to use the wheel to control energy instead of just avoiding bad mixes.

13 Mins113K views on YouTube

DJ Playlist Spotify: Mixing With Streaming Inside Rekordbox

This guide is for DJs who want to use a dj playlist spotify workflow without guessing what the setup can actually do. If you are stuck between Spotify playlists, Rekordbox limits, and controller compatibility, this will show you what works, what breaks, and how to build a reliable workflow.

5 Mins108K views on YouTube

Organize Spotify Library: Folders, Intake, Sub-Playlists

If you use Spotify heavily and your saved music feels chaotic, this is for you. The goal is simple: organize Spotify library structure so you can collect tracks faster, sort them with less friction, and find the right music without scrolling through a mess.

12 Mins92K views on YouTube

DJ Setup Guide: Wire a Reliable Rig From Bedroom to Club

This guide is for working DJs and serious learners setting up a dependable rig. You’re stuck choosing gear, wiring it right, and getting a USB that actually loads in the booth. After reading, you’ll pick the right dj setup, connect it cleanly, prep a USB, and avoid problems that wreck sets.

24 Mins88K views on YouTube

Frankie Knuckles: House Music Pioneer

This guide is for readers who know the name Frankie Knuckles but want the full picture. If you are stuck with the vague label "father of house music" and want to understand what he actually did, where he did it, and which records matter most, this will get you there. By the end, you will know how Frankie Knuckles shaped house music, why the Warehouse matters, and which Frankie Knuckles songs best show his sound.

6 Mins83K views on YouTube

DJ Library Organization System: Tags, Crates, Keys

This is for DJs with a growing library who can never find the right track fast enough. If you are trying to organize your music without turning your library into a mess of duplicate playlists, this system gives you a clean structure. By the end, you will be able to sort tracks by role, genre, date, rating, and harmonic fit without rebuilding your collection every week.

14 Mins83K views on YouTube

How to Mix and Edit Songs Together

This guide is for DJs and hobbyists trying to learn how to mix and edit songs together without making transitions sound abrupt, muddy, or off-time. If you can already load tracks into DJ software but your blends still feel rough, this will fix the core workflow. By the end, you will be able to choose compatible songs, set cue points, control EQ, and build a clean two-song transition.

6 Mins74K views on YouTube

DJ Decks: 2 vs 4 Channel Buying Guide

This guide is for DJs comparing dj decks and trying to decide whether two decks are enough or whether four-channel DJ hardware will unlock better performance. If you feel stuck between simple workflow and creative flexibility, this will help you choose a setup that fits your mixing style, venue reality, and budget.

21 Mins67K views on YouTube

Harmonic Mixing Rekordbox Guide

This guide is for DJs who want harmonic mixing Rekordbox workflows to feel reliable instead of guessy. If you keep getting key clashes, confusing key labels, or mismatched analysis between apps, this will fix the setup and the decision process. By the end, you will know how to analyze tracks, preserve key data, test compatibility, and use harmonic information without becoming trapped by it.

13 Mins64K views on YouTube

Tech House: How to Build the Core Sound

This guide is for producers who like tech house but struggle to turn the idea into a usable groove. You will learn what makes tech house work, how to build its core parts, and how to shape a track that feels lean, rhythmic, and club-ready.

19 Mins57K views on YouTube

House Music Explained

This guide is for listeners, DJs, and producers who know the term house music but want a clearer handle on what it actually means. If you are stuck between broad genre labels, conflicting subgenre names, or shallow definitions, this will help. After reading, you will be able to identify the core traits of house music, trace where it came from, and sort major styles without guessing.

11 Mins32K views on YouTube

Mixed In Key Manual for DJs

This mixed in key manual is for DJs who understand basic library prep but want a clear operating workflow. If you are stuck on Camelot codes, harmonic mixing choices, or how Platinum Notes fits into an existing collection, this will give you a practical system you can actually use.

5 Mins26K views on YouTube

DJ Record Pool Guide for Working DJs

This guide is for DJs who need a better way to source music fast without losing control of quality or variety. If you are stuck comparing subscriptions, catalogs, and download workflows, this will show you how a dj record pool works, how to judge one, and how to build a system you can trust.

17 Mins15K views on YouTube

How to DJ With Just a Laptop (No Controller Needed)

This guide is for DJs who need to mix, prep sets, or build a party-ready workflow without hauling full hardware. If you are stuck wondering how to DJ with a laptop in a way that still feels professional, this will show you the setup, software, workflow, and transitions that actually matter. By the end, you will know how to choose your method, build a mix, and export something you can share or play live.

24 Mins14K views on YouTube

Organize your DJ library visually.

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

Discover Vibes

A visual system for organizing your DJ library.

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.