DJ Techniques
Build a clean, confident DJ set from track preparation to final mix. Saturday classes cover equipment setup, beats and phrasing, cueing, tempo, transitions, beatmatching, set structure and the practical discipline needed to perform for an audience.
Learn the full process.
This course is built around time on the equipment. Learners begin with the layout and signal flow of a DJ setup, then develop the listening and timing needed to cue tracks, match tempo, phrase transitions and organise a set.
All music styles are welcome. The goal is to leave with a recorded mix, better technical control and a practical understanding of how to prepare for club, radio, private-event or creative performance work.
Skills you can use.
- Set up and check a DJ workstation correctly.
- Understand beats, bars, phrasing, tempo and BPM.
- Cue a track and use headphone monitoring confidently.
- Use crossfades, blends and other transitions cleanly.
- Beatmatch and structure a set with a clear flow.
- Record and review a complete mix.
- Understand the basic business and preparation behind paid DJ work.
Knowledge. Practice. Workplace experience.
Classes are presented in person on Saturdays and combine explanation, demonstrations and guided practical work. The campus and start date depend on the published intake timetable.
Equipment and software are used during supervised sessions. Admissions will confirm what learners need to bring and whether any practice outside class is expected.
- Equipment setup and signal flow
- Beats, bars and phrasing
- Tempo and BPM
- Cueing and pre-fade controls
- Crossfading and transition techniques
- Structuring a mix
- Beatmatching
- Recording and reviewing a mix
- DJ business basics
How progress is assessed.
Learners complete practical exercises, short knowledge checks and a final project or demonstration. Feedback is given throughout the course.
An RMA short-course certificate is issued after the required attendance and assessment work has been completed successfully. This is a non-credit-bearing provider course, not a QCTO occupational qualification.
Take the course information with you.
Course prospectus
Fee structure
Check that you qualify.
A minimum of Grade 10 is recommended. No Matric certificate is required. Learners should be able to understand spoken and written English and should have a strong interest in music. Previous DJ experience is not required.
Apply online and choose your preferred campus. Admissions will confirm the next Saturday start date, available places, fee, required payment and anything you need to bring to class.