Overview

The techniques, equipment and role of the DJ has evolved in the past twenty-five years from simply playing music to a level where they are considered integral to today’s music and nightclub scene. Whether you are setting up a home DJ studio or working at parties, clubs or weddings, this DJ Equipment Basics tutorial has the information you need to do it right the first time without wasting money.

Learning with Study 365 has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.

This course is comprised of professional learning material, all delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months).

Who is it for?

• Students
• Music students
• Singers
• Aspiring DJs
• Hobby DJs
• Music producers
• Aspiring radio presenters

Course outline

This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the following key modules:

• Module 01: Introduction
• Module 02: Vinyl Turntable Set-Up
• Module 03: CD System Set-Up
• Module 04: Laptop System Set-Up
• Module 05: DJ Components
• Module 06: Conclusion

Course Duration:

You will have 12 Months access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course, you will have one Assignment to be submitted and its pass mark is 65% and you can submit any time when you are ready. You only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification fee when you submit your assignment. You will get your results and 72 hours and certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate for DJ Equipment Basics.

Entry Requirement:

Learners must be age 16 or over and should have a basic understanding of the English Language, numeracy, literacy, and ICT. 

Career Path:

The demand for a good DJ has been increasing in the modern market constantly with the young generation finding music played by DJs to be better than other modes of music. However the techniques and equipment which are being used by DJs tend to be more evolved now than they used to be. If you are hoping to become a DJ, this course will include everything that you need to know about starting out and setting up. A career with bright prospects await you with the completion of this course. According to www.payscale.uk, some of the key job positions along with the average UK salary per annum you can go for after completing this course will be as follows.

• Musician or Singer – £26,036 per annum
• Music Producer – £25,025 per annum
• Disc Jockey (DJ) – £24,004 per annum
• Disc Jockey (DJ), Radio – £25,349 per annum
• Radio Producer – £27,020 per annum
• Radio Show Host – £24,511 per annum

Presenter Information:

Kevin Bazell, known as Kazell, has been on the American club scene as a DJ for more than 16 years with his unique brand of electronic dance music. Originally from the UK, now living in LA, Kazell has established himself as a master of creating a mood and building suspense in his DJ sets with a synthesis of tough percussive beats, melodic breaks and rhythmic waves of Electrofunk. He has performed with such headliners as Sasha, John Digweed, Deep Dish and Sander Kleinenberg and has toured the UK, Japan, Germany and the US to promote his acclaimed album “Driven”. Kevin has also established himself as an expert clinician, product specialist and user of Native Instruments products.