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GAIN Beginner —
The Foundation of Great DJing

An eight-week, step-by-step introduction to the skills, preparation and musical thinking behind a complete DJ set.

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  • 01Beginner level
  • 028-week structured progression
  • 03Online video lessons
  • 04Practical exercises
  • 05Taught in English
  • 06Instructor: Janus Lauvring

Course preview

Learning that follows how DJing actually works.

Each week builds on the last. You learn what something does, practise it on your own setup, then move on. By week eight you bring it together into a set of your own.

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Curriculum

The eight weeks.

  1. Wk 01

    Understanding Your DJ Setup

    What every part of a controller, mixer and software layout actually does — and how signal flows from track to speaker. Get comfortable before you get creative.

  2. Wk 02

    Rekordbox & Music Preparation

    Importing, organising and analysing your library. Beatgrids, cue points and playlists, so you walk into every session knowing your music.

  3. Wk 03

    The Art of Mixing

    Beatmatching, phrasing and EQ. How to blend two tracks so the transition serves the music rather than showing off a trick.

  4. Wk 04

    Building the Perfect DJ Set

    Openers, peaks and breathing room. Thinking in journeys instead of single transitions, and planning a set without making it rigid.

  5. Wk 05

    Music Selection & Finding Your Sound

    Where to find music, how to listen critically, and how your choices slowly become a recognisable identity.

  6. Wk 06

    Reading the Room

    Watching a dancefloor, sensing energy and adjusting in real time. The skill that separates playing tracks from playing for people.

  7. Wk 07

    Playing Live & Preparing for Your First Gig

    Practical preparation for playing in front of others: backups, booth etiquette, sound checks, nerves and what to do when something goes wrong.

  8. Wk 08

    Your First Complete DJ Set

    Bringing everything together: plan, prepare and record a full set of your own, then review it with an honest ear.

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Who it's for

  • Complete beginners
  • New controller owners who feel a bit overwhelmed
  • Self-taught DJs who want structure
  • Hobby DJs with bigger aspirations
  • Anyone who wants to understand DJing beyond just mixing

Who it may not suit

If you're hoping for effortless instant mastery or guaranteed gigs, this isn't it. The course gives you a clear structure — but progress comes from the practice you put in between modules.

What you'll work toward

Skills you can build on.

Realistic goals, not promises. Everyone progresses at their own pace.

  1. 01Understanding your setup and the Rekordbox workflow
  2. 02Preparing and organising your music
  3. 03Performing clean, basic transitions
  4. 04Structuring a complete set
  5. 05Thinking critically about track choice and your audience

Equipment

What you'll need.

A beginner-friendly DJ controller such as the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4 is a good recommended learning setup, along with a laptop and a pair of headphones.

Equipment details will be confirmed before enrollment, including software requirements and which other controllers work with the lessons.

Your instructor

Janus Lauvring

DJing since 1997 and full-time since 2009, across clubs, festivals, events and international work. Still playing, still learning new tools — and teaching the craft the way it's actually practised today.

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FAQ

Before you enroll.

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