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Serato DJ - Beginner DJ Course

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Learn to DJ with Serato | This beginner course covers beatmatching, timing, EQs, filters, and Serato Stems to help you mix confidently in 21 lessons.

£115.00one-time, lifetime access

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4.9 from 2,997 reviews · 50,000+ students on Crossfader

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Free lesson · 12 minIntro To Serato Stems
Curriculum

What you will learn

6 modules, 26 lessons, 3.5 hours, 1 free to watch now

Reviews

What students say about this course

Mitch, Australia

Highly recommend any new or experienced DJs to do the online courses, teaches you step by step how to use software and controllers in a simple to follow series of videos. It has definitely helped my DJ skills and I’m sure it will do the same for you!

Nate, USA

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! Cannot recommend Crossfader enough if you want to learn the fundamentals of DJing.  Jamie lays out an easy to follow plan that had me comfortably mixing songs in just a few short weeks.

Gaz, UK

I used your Serato courses when I got back into Djing, I had never used a controller before. Your courses were spot on and the detail and speed of delivery was spot on. I even picked up some new tricks in general.  

Overview

About this course

Our Beginner Online DJ Course for Serato DJ Lite & Pro users is the perfect way to get you started on your journey to becoming a confident DJ. We will teach you the core skills every DJ needs to master and have you mixing in no time.

Whether you have just installed the Serato DJ Lite or Pro software & plugged your controller in for the first time, we're by your side. We're here to help you choose, manage and organise your music library ready to press play on your first mix. This course will build your confidence and love for DJing one lesson at a time.

Ready to preview a lesson from this course? Check out the lessons tab for a free sneak peek.

Included

Included with every Crossfader course

  • Lifetime access, watch every lesson as many times as you need
  • Offline viewing in the mobile app
  • A comment section on every lesson that reaches the tutor directly
  • Partner discounts and free trials, listed below
  • Crossfader Music Pack

    165+ tracks

    Curated to avoid copyright flags, so they are safe for live streams and social posts.

    Perk 1 of 8
  • Crossfader DJ Tools Pack

    Sample pack

    Air horns, sub drops and sweeps, ready to drop into your software sampler.

    Perk 2 of 8
  • Beatport

    2 months free*

    Millions of tracks across dance, electronic, chart, hip hop and open format.

    Perk 3 of 8
  • Serato DJ Pro + Expansions

    2 months free**

    Serato DJ Pro with the expansion packs, compatible with a wide range of DJ hardware.

    Perk 4 of 8
  • Serato Studio

    2 months free***

    A DAW built for DJs: mashups, remixes and beats without the learning curve.

    Perk 5 of 8
  • Pirate Studios

    Practice on CDJs

    Book time on Pioneer DJ flagship gear at Pirate Studios in the UK, US and Europe.

    Perk 6 of 8
  • Decksaver

    15% off

    Protective covers for your controller or decks.

    Perk 7 of 8
  • Lexicon DJ

    20% off first month

    Organise, tag and prepare your music library.

    Perk 8 of 8
  • * New Beatport customers only.
  • ** New Serato customers only.
  • *** New Serato customers only.

Community

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Before you start

What you need

The lessons in this course use a range of Serato DJ enabled controllers, such as the Pioneer DDJ SB3, DDJ SX2, DDJ SB2 & Numark Mixtrack Pro 3. However, the techniques taught in this course apply to almost any Serato DJ enabled controller, as the performance features available, are near all the same.

You can take this course if you have any of the following controllers and understand how to navigate your hardware:

Denon DJ

  • Denon DJ MC2000
  • Denon DJ MC4000
  • Denon DJ MC6000MK2
  • Denon DJ MC7000 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Denon DJ MCX8000 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Denon DJ PRIME 4  (Serato DJ Pro Only)

Gemini

  • Gemini Slate
  • Gemini Slate 4

Hercules

  • Hercules DJControl Jogvision
  • Hercules DJControl Starlight (Beginner Course Only)
  • Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500

Mixars

  • Mixars PRIMO  (Serato DJ Pro Only)

Novation

  • Novation TWITCH (Serato DJ Pro Only)

Numark

  • Numark DJ2GO2 (Beginner Course Only)
  • Numark DJ2GO2 Touch (Beginner Course Only)
  • Numark MixDeck
  • Numark MixDeck Express
  • Numark MixDeck Quad
  • Numark Mixtrack Edge
  • Numark Mixtrack Platinum
  • Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX
  • Numark Mixtrack Pro
  • Numark Mixtrack Pro 2
  • Numark Mixtrack Pro 3
  • Numark Mixtrack Pro FX
  • Numark Mixtrack Quad
  • Numark N4
  • Numark NS6 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Numark NS6II (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Numark NS7 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Numark NS7 II (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Numark NS7 III (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Numark NV (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Numark NVII (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Numark Party Mix
  • Numark Party Mix Pro

Pioneer DJ

  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑ERGO
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑SB
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑SB2
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ SB3
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑S1 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑SR (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑SX2 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑SX3 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑SZ (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑SZ2 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ‑WeGO

Rane

  • Rane One

Reloop

  • Reloop Beatmix 2
  • Reloop Beatmix 4
  • Reloop Mixon 4 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Reloop Terminal Mix 2
  • Reloop Terminal Mix 4
  • Reloop Terminal Mix 8 (Serato DJ Pro Only)

Roland

  • Roland DJ-202
  • Roland DJ-505 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Roland DJ-707M (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Roland DJ-808 (Serato DJ Pro Only)

Vestax

  • Vestax Typhoon
  • Vestax VCI‑100 MK II
  • Vestax VCI‑400
  • Vestax VCI‑300 (Serato DJ Pro Only)
  • Vestax VCI‑380 (Serato DJ Pro Only)

We also recommend a pair of headphones and some speakers to make the most of your training. All screengrabs on this course will be shown on a mac operating system but are all applicable to windows also.

Your tutor

Jamie Hartley

Our instructor, Jamie Hartley, a seasoned DJ with over a decade of experience, began his career as a full-time DJ at the age of 16. Since 2014, he has grown Crossfader from a small UK-based DJ school where he personally taught aspiring DJs, to the renowned global online DJ school and community it is today. Through years of one-on-one instruction in a studio, Jamie has developed a foolproof and systematic approach to teaching DJ skills and techniques. Unlike other DJ schools, Jamie focuses on teaching the creative skills that make you stand out.

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