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Drum & Bass Beginner Course

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Want to DJ Drum & Bass? In our beginner course, you'll learn all the skills you need to start mixing and create seamless, high-energy DJ sets.

£115.00one-time, lifetime access

30-day money-back guarantee on one-time purchases

4.9 from 183 reviews · 50,000+ students on Crossfader

Watch a lesson free

Free lesson · 13 minMixing With Tracks That Start Without Drums
Free lesson · 13 minDo More With The Filter
Curriculum

What you will learn

7 modules, 32 lessons, 3.5 hours, 2 free to watch now

Reviews

What students say about this course

James, UK

Crossfader has helped me be a much more confident DJ. It has allowed me, from the comfort of my bedroom, develop the skills needed to DJ for fun. It's also helped me around with music which is a passion of mine.

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.

Jesse, USA

After a ten year break from DJing, I picked up again with a small controller and the Rekordbox software and although the basics haven’t changed the way to interact with your music through software has. There is so much available and can be a bit overwhelming. The Rekordbox courses are clear with good examples and great structure which helped me find my way around.

Overview

About this course

Embark on your DJ journey with our Drum & Bass Beginner DJ Course, tailored to transform you from a novice to a confident DJ. This course covers all the essentials, starting with understanding BPM, beat matching, and timing. You'll dive into DJ tools, free music downloads, and learn where to find the best Drum & Bass tracks. With lessons on importing, analyzing, and managing your music, plus understanding sound inputs, outputs, and hardware basics, you'll have a solid foundation to build on.

As you progress, you'll master advanced techniques like grid editing, drum theory, and song structure. Learn to synchronize music loops with drum loops, understand quantization, and get comfortable with tempo adjustments. Discover the golden rule of seamless mixing, effective use of headphones, and perfecting your EQs and filters. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to mix tracks flawlessly, including those that start without drums, and deliver extended Drum & Bass sets that keep the dance floor moving. Plus, enjoy two months of free Beatport DJ streaming service subscription and personalized DJ playlists to enhance your learning experience.

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

Hear it straight from our DJs

Before you start

What you need

To take this course, you will need some DJ equipment, headphones, speakers and time to practice.

We have designed the course, so it doesn't matter what equipment you use. We have you covered, whether it's a Rekordbox controller, Denon DJ standalone player, Traktor setup, or anything in between. The course is mainly filmed using Pioneer DJ equipment as we intend for you to take your skills to a club or festival DJ booth; therefore, we want you to be confident using the Pioneer DJ layout.

If you have any questions throughout the course, each lesson has a dedicated comments section where you can ask the tutor any questions.

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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