To become a competent DJ, it is important to develop a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of music. It is also important to regularly listen to lots of music and develop critical listening skills. Doing this will enable you to develop a unique musical style and hopefully an identifiable and saleable brand. Learning any musical instrument can be helpful in developing as a DJ, as you should study how music is structured, how to count beats and bars, and how to identify key sounds and rhythmical patterns. Learning instruments will provide a range of transferable skills, but studying on a bespoke DJ course can also be a very effective route to learning how to DJ, as you will be guided by someone with a wealth of experience in this specific field. For a comprehensive learning experience, studying on Point Blank’s Music Production and DJ Performance degree will help you learn many aspects of DJ-ing and performance (beat matching, effects, acapella mixing, DJ software, scratching, electronic music performance and more) and music production (sound design, music composition, mixing and more). If you're looking for something more specific, you can view all of our DJ courses below.
