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Learn the Fundamentals

What should I practise, in what order?

Beatmatching, phrasing, EQ and gain staging in that order. Everything else is decoration on top.

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The path

  1. Beatmatch
  2. Phrasing
  3. EQ
  4. Gain staging
  5. Transitions

Step by step

How to run it

  1. Beatmatch by ear with sync off

    Ten minutes a session. It stops being hard after a few weeks.

  2. Count phrases

    Most club music moves in 8, 16 and 32 bars. Mix on the phrase, not just the beat.

  3. Learn subtractive EQ

    Cut the incoming bass, do not boost anything.

  4. Fix gain staging

    Trim so every track hits the same level; stop riding the master.

  5. Record yourself and listen back

    Painful, and the fastest feedback loop available.

Toolkit

Everything this workflow uses

Digital DJ Tips

Structured courses and beginner-to-intermediate DJ tutorials.

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Crossfader

Technique-focused YouTube channel covering mixing, gear and set craft.

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DJ TechTools

Long-running gear reviews, technique articles and workflow deep dives.

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r/Beatmatch

Beginner-friendly DJ community for gear, technique and gig questions.

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Where this leads