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fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <h2 class="logo">Learn to DJ and sharpen your skills</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="type-school"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-lg-10 col-lg-offset-1 text-center"> <img srcset="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/tutor-emma@2x-e38959fe.png 2x" alt="Tutor Emma" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/tutor-emma-b63c74fd.png" width="128" height="128" /> <h1>Learn how to Scratch</h1> <h2>with Emma from School of Scratch</h2> <p class="sub"> Emma Short-E has been scratching since the year 2000, when she discovered she had a love for fr-fr-fresh scratching and funky hip hop. After much time spent learning techniques and developing her flow (which wasn’t always easy), she now loves to break things down for anyone that might be struggling with the art. Emma founded Studio Scratches in 2008 and is dedicated to assisting you become excellent at the art of scratching. She has a passion for sharing knowledge and encouraging and inspiring others to achieve their dreams. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="type-school type-school-acticle2"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1uf0UoGm1U"><img alt="Episode 1 - The Setup" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Setup-a84e44e6.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 1</h4> <h3>The Setup</h3> <p> In this video you will learn how to setup djay 2 with the optimal settings for scratching with the Reloop Beatpad 2 controller. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1uf0UoGm1U">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBLzgsjHe-8"><img alt="Episode 2 - Baby Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Baby-Scratch-56346e4d.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 2</h4> <h3>Baby Scratch</h3> <p> The baby scratch is usually the first scratch we learn and although it’s relatively simple, it’s the foundation for many other scratch techniques. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBLzgsjHe-8">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8k42KowFLM"><img alt="Episode 3 - Drops" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-Drops-f43bda4c.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 3</h4> <h3>Drops</h3> <p> Drops are taking our hand off the record completely and letting the sample play forward, then rewinding it back to the beginning. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8k42KowFLM">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_lS3YY5E0k"><img alt="Episode 4 - Forward Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Forward-Scratch-8be19a15.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 4</h4> <h3>Forward Scratch</h3> <p> The forward scratch is the first scratch where we combine using the cross fader at the same time as using our record control hand. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_lS3YY5E0k">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiE6yhWNY6o"><img alt="Episode 5 - Reverse Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Reverse-Scratch-843e7eee.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 5</h4> <h3>Reverse Scratch</h3> <p> The reverse scratch is the second scratch where we combine using the cross fader at the same time as using our record control hand. It is the complete mirror opposite of the forwards scratch. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiE6yhWNY6o">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdp5aAzNMns"><img alt="Episode 6 - Stab Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Stab-Scratch-f5834de9.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 6</h4> <h3>Stab Scratch</h3> <p> The main difference between the stab and the forward scratch is that instead of taking our hand off the jogwheel like we do in a forward, we push the jogwheel forward with our hand in a fast movement. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdp5aAzNMns">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnV1YA7EZU4"><img alt="Episode 7 - Military Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Military-Scratch-ead24455.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 7</h4> <h3>Military Scratch</h3> <p> The military scratch is combination of baby scratches and stabs. It creates a regular, military marching feeling. It is simply a continuous baby scratch with random reverse scratches cut out and sounds like a marching drum pattern. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnV1YA7EZU4">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FMoLxADxZk"><img alt="Episode 8 - Chirp Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Chirp-Scratch-c2ee8dfe.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 8</h4> <h3>Chirp Scratch</h3> <p> The chirp is a symmetrical pattern which makes 2 sounds and differs from the other basic scratches because we concentrate on turning the sound OFF rather than cutting it ON. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FMoLxADxZk">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNkliOFYWqM"><img alt="Episode 9 - Transformer Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Transformer-Scratch-87f87607.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 9</h4> <h3>Transformer Scratch</h3> <p> This scratch takes it’s name from the sound a cartoon transformer makes when it transforms into a different shape. We use the fader to chop up the sound into a rhythmic stuttering effect, cutting the crossfader on and off over the forward and reverse jogwheel movements. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNkliOFYWqM">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeIlvN7MOww"><img alt="Episode 10 - Flare Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Flare-Scratch-6f8296ad.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 10</h4> <h3>Flare Scratch</h3> <p> The flare scratch is an open fader scratch which uses one click to cut the sample in half, creating two sounds on both the forward and backwards jogwheel movements. It is also known as a 1 click orbit. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeIlvN7MOww">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a_ACslyrQ0"><img alt="Episode 11 - Crab Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Crab-Scratch-4834d1cb.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 11</h4> <h3>Crab Scratch</h3> <p> The crab scratch is a fader hand technique which produces sounds by running your fingers over the fader to cut the sound in sharply. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a_ACslyrQ0">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajhqJbW5dwI"><img alt="Episode 12 - Slice Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Slice-Scratch-fd522972.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 12</h4> <h3>Slice Scratch</h3> <p> The slice scratch is an important foundation scratch which forms the basis for many combos such as see saws, boomerangs and the autobahn. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajhqJbW5dwI">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03i6QcsF6NU"><img alt="Episode 13 - Tear Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Tear-Scratch-b7d71efc.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 13</h4> <h3>Tear Scratch</h3> <p> The tear scratch is a faderless scratch which involves pausing the movement of your jogwheel hand during the forwards and backward movements to create a staggered motion, dividing the sound into two or more parts. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03i6QcsF6NU">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5VlsbcHU8M"><img alt="Episode 14 - Dice Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Dice-Scratch-13c6115e.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 14</h4> <h3>Dice Scratch</h3> <p> The dice scratch or “dicing” builds on the tear scratch by combining it with transform style fader clicks to create a more controlled, sharper sound. Dicing is also sometimes referred to as “Transformed Tears”. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5VlsbcHU8M">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxuxXP0TAMI"><img alt="Episode 15 - 2 Click Flare" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-2-Click-Flare-2cacbc71.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 15</h4> <h3>2 Click Flare</h3> <p> The 2 click flare is an open fader scratch which uses the same principle as the one click flare. We use 2 fader clicks to cut the sample into 3 parts, creating 3 sounds on both the forward and reverse jogwheel movements. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxuxXP0TAMI">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9k3ZObSncI"><img alt="Episode 16 - Twiddle Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Twiddle-Scratch-cd29f434.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 16</h4> <h3>Twiddle Scratch</h3> <p> The twiddle scratch is a fader technique rather than an individual scratch. It is simply a 2 finger crab, which uses the middle and index fingers to snap the fader off and on. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9k3ZObSncI">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTvDntauKSw"><img alt="Episode 17 - Chirp Flare Scratch" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-How-to-Scratch-The-Chirp-Flare-Scratch-04ea9ebd.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 17</h4> <h3>Chirp Flare Scratch</h3> <p> The Chirp Flare is one of the first combos we learn. It’s simply a chirp followed by a one click flare. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTvDntauKSw">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="type-school type-school-acticle1 bg-greyblack"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-lg-10 col-lg-offset-1 text-center"> <img srcset="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/DJTLM@2x-6e6f94f6.png 2x" alt="Tutor DJ TLM" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/DJTLM-e9c6df91.png" width="128" height="128" /> <h1>#AskTheDJ</h1> <h2>with DJ TLM</h2> <p class="sub"> Amsterdam born DJ and producer DJ TLM has been rocking crowds at clubs, festivals and corporate/private events for over 25 years. The open format DJ is best known for his ability to incorporate turntablism into his club sets. DJ TLM is also well known for performing as a tour DJ. You can frequently catch him live on stage with Dutch platinum selling Hip Hop artist Brainpower. They have done over 3500 shows in the last 19 years and still perform regularly. In this #AskTheDJ video series DJ TLM answers some of the FAQs for DJs. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="type-school type-school-acticle2 bg-greyblack"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b56ZbHHl-BE"><img alt="DJ Equipment - AskTheDJ Episode 1" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/DJ-Equipment-AskTheDJ-Episode-1-bbf8ad5c.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 1</h4> <h3>DJ Equipment</h3> <p> What do you need to start DJ'ing? In this video you'll learn about different equipment options to get started. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b56ZbHHl-BE">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkofo_IBu1w"><img alt="What kind of DJ do you want to be? - AskTheDJ Episode 2" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/What-kind-of-DJ-do-you-want-to-be-AskTheDJ-Episode-2-84d86f19.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 2</h4> <h3>Different kinds of DJs</h3> <p> What kind of DJ do you want to be? Bedroom DJs vs. Mixtape DJ vs. Radio/Podcast DJ vs. Mobile DJ vs. Club DJ </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkofo_IBu1w">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0GKQsLQMnU"><img alt="Music Sources - AskTheDJ Episode 3" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Music-Sources-AskTheDJ-Episode-3-07425e8a.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 3</h4> <h3>Music Sources</h3> <p> Where do DJs buy music? Vinyl vs. iTunes vs. Beatport vs. CDs vs. Digital Record Pools vs. Streaming </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0GKQsLQMnU">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIcbv9imjco"><img alt="Counting Music - AskTheDJ Episode 4" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Counting-Music-AskTheDJ-Episode-4-e6b24909.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 4</h4> <h3>Counting Music</h3> <p> The importance of knowing how to count music. Why and how to count music for DJs </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIcbv9imjco">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uMEwEB-i_E"><img alt="Checklist for your gig - AskTheDJ Episode 3" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Checklist-for-your-gig-AskTheDJ-Episode-5-313bd0fc.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 5</h4> <h3>Checklist for your gig</h3> <p> Why it's important to have a list of what you need for your gig, the items that should be on the list and how this prevents you from forgetting anything that you need. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uMEwEB-i_E">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2qBvTTWup8"><img alt="Don't mix everything - AskTheDJ Episode 6" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Dont-mix-everything-AskTheDJ-Episode-6-e767df9e.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 6</h4> <h3>Don't mix everything</h3> <p> Why it makes sense not to mix everything and how this can save you a lot of stress and headaches. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2qBvTTWup8">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBW0iNh2rAA"><img alt="Warmup sets - AskTheDJ Episode 7" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Warmup-sets-AskTheDJ-Episode-7-be4e764b.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 7</h4> <h3>Warmup sets</h3> <p> Why the warmup set is one of the most underrated and overlooked elements of being a good DJ. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBW0iNh2rAA">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m_WNI_K_zo"><img alt="Checking your output levels - AskTheDJ Episode 8" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Checking-your-output-levels-AskTheDJ-Episode-8-99b2c5ab.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 8</h4> <h3>Checking your output levels</h3> <p> Why it's important to avoid red lights on the mixer and how to get loud and clear hight quality sound. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m_WNI_K_zo">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmu2UanxFss"><img alt="Do DJs need to be a producers? - AskTheDJ Episode 9" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Do-DJs-need-to-be-a-producers-AskTheDJ-Episode-9-ecb0b02f.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 9</h4> <h3>Do DJs need to be producers?</h3> <p> Is it important to be a producer as a DJ? What's the connection between DJing and producing? </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmu2UanxFss">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZXetd8Khgs"><img alt="Scratching with controllers? - AskTheDJ Episode 10" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Scratching-with-controllers-AskTheDJ-Episode-10-42b02fb3.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 10</h4> <h3>Scratching with controllers?</h3> <p> Can you scratch on DJ controllers - what's possible and how controllers compare to turntables. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZXetd8Khgs">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU0ERsNL1Ds"><img alt="What's in my DJ bag? - AskTheDJ Episode 11" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Whats-in-my-DJ-bag-AskTheDJ-Episode-11-94d01b74.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 11</h4> <h3>What's in my DJ bag?</h3> <p> What should be in your DJ bag, what you need for your gigs and why it's important. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU0ERsNL1Ds">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOkD8I_fvEI"><img alt="Using Cue Points - AskTheDJ Episode 12" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Using-Cue-Points-AskTheDJ-Episode-12-029bd49d.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 12</h4> <h3>Using Cue Points</h3> <p> Everything you need to know about Cue Points, when to use them and how to use them in digital DJ software. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOkD8I_fvEI">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkiHuQJ0h9s"><img alt="DJ Equipment - AskTheDJ Episode 13" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/How-long-should-you-play-AskTheDJ-Episode-13-092cdcb4.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 13</h4> <h3>How long to play a song?</h3> <p> How long should you play tracks during your set? This depends on common sense, scenario, type of event and your ability to read the crowd. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkiHuQJ0h9s">Watch Video</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="type-school type-school-acticle1"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 text-center"> <img srcset="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/tutor-dj-hapa@2x-27ca6809.png 2x" alt="Tutor DJ Happa" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/tutor-dj-hapa-f34150fa.png" width="128" height="128" /> <h1>Learn how to DJ with your iOS device</h1> <h2>with DJ Hapa for Scratch DJ Academy</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-lg-10 col-lg-offset-1 text-center"> <p class="sub"> After nearly two decades of performing throughout the world, Hapa continues to leave his mark and legacy in the DJ community and beyond. Hapa is currently the National Brand Director for the prestigious Scratch DJ Academy with locations in New York, Miami, and LA. The Academy was founded in 2002 by the famed Jam Master Jay from RUN DMC and is his living legacy. With Hapa’s direction, the Academy has grown into the world’s leader in DJ education and continues to raise the standard of DJs around the globe. </p> <img srcset="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/logo/logo-scratch-dj-academy@2x-ad77a318.png 2x" alt="Logo Scratch DJ Academy" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/logo/logo-scratch-dj-academy-5634d6f2.png" width="129" height="48" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="type-school type-school-acticle2"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 col-lg-offset-1 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_SBSEg2MTg"><img alt="Learn To DJ with DJ HAPA Preparing Your Mix" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-To-DJ-with-DJ-HAPA-Preparing-Your-Mix-40507d07.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 1</h4> <h3>Preparing Your Mix</h3> <p> In this video DJ Hapa teaches you everything you need to know about preparing your mix. You'll will learn about the tempo (BPM), music theory (beats, bars and phrases), beat grids, the structure of songs and cue points. </p> <a class="btn btn-video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_SBSEg2MTg">Watch Video</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-5 episode"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ishLI0A_vos"><img alt="Learn To DJ with DJ HAPA Making Your Mix" class="img-responsive center-block" src="https://cdn.algoriddim.com/assets/djschool/yt/Learn-To-DJ-with-DJ-HAPA-Making-Your-Mix-e09acf0b.jpg" width="455" height="256" /></a> <h4>Episode 2</h4> <h3>Making Your Mix</h3> <p> In this video DJ Hapa teaches you how to mix two songs together, which mix points to use (in- and out-points). 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