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The Ultimate Scratching Course

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Learn to scratch on a DJ controller | This course covers everything from basic cuts to advanced combos, helping you add creative flair to your mixes.

£115.00one-time, lifetime access

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

4.8 from 1,025 reviews · 50,000+ students on Crossfader

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Free lesson · 8 minThe Baby Scratch
Curriculum

What you will learn

9 modules, 63 lessons, 5.8 hours, 1 free to watch now

Reviews

What students say about this course

Tyler, USA

I love the scratching DJ course! It took me from a DJ who could mix without much personality to a DJ who can completely control a hip hop crowd. I never would have known where to begin without those lessons. It's like getting a master's degree in DJing.

Gavin, UK

The team at Crossfader break down the courses into easy-to-learn sections, and show how to implement the new techniques and skills into real world mixing. The course also explains the most common mistakes that can be made when practicing a new skill and how to fix those issues.

JZ, Lebanon

You make it very easy for me to learn and apply the techniques. The way you explain shows how much you enjoy what you are doing and that made me enjoying learning with you. All the videos are very well explained & straight to the point.

Overview

About this course

Welcome to our complete scratching course for DJs. This course will teach you how to perform everything from basic scratch techniques to advanced combos and routines. Learn to scratch with Crossfader! Read on to find out more about this online scratching course.

  • Are you overwhelmed by complex YouTube tutorials?
  • Are you finding it difficult to learn by watching somebody use turntables when you own a controller?
  • Do you want to learn how to use scratching as a tool in your DJ sets?
  • Do you find it easier to learn by doing rather than watching?
  • Do you understand how scratch techniques work but struggle to develop patterns and combos?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then this course is for you!

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 course has been developed so nearly any DJ with any setup can learn how to master scratching! The course is filmed using a Pioneer DDJ RB controller and the Rekordbox software, but we will show you how to set up your equipment specifically for scratching so you can follow along step by step.

This course is suitable if you’re using a controller with Pioneer’s Rekordbox, Serato DJ Lite/Pro, Virtual DJ, Traktor or Alogoriddim’s DJAY Pro. Also if you own a Pioneer XDJ RX or XDJ RX2 all in one unit, or the Denon Prime series.

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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