Go beyond the basics.
Find your creative edge.
Intermediate is for DJs who can already put together a clean set and want more control, more creativity and more of their own voice in the mix.
It is a separate course from Beginner, planned as the second stage of the GAIN path.
Proposed curriculum
Eight planned weeks.
- Wk 01
Beyond the Basics: Mastering Your MixerPlanned
Gain staging, filters, EQ shaping and the mixer as an instrument rather than a set of faders.
- Wk 02
Advanced Beatmatching & PhrasingPlanned
Longer blends, tighter phrasing and confident mixing across tempos and genres.
- Wk 03
Loops, Hot Cues & Creative TransitionsPlanned
Using performance tools to build transitions that feel intentional and musical.
- Wk 04
Effects That Actually WorkPlanned
Restraint first. Which effects add to a mix, when to use them, and when to leave them alone.
- Wk 05
Harmonic Mixing & Musical CompatibilityPlanned
Keys, energy and how tracks fit together beyond the beat.
- Wk 06
Creative Mixing & MashupsPlanned
Layering, acapellas and live edits that make a set feel like your own.
- Wk 07
Building Your DJ Brand & Online PresencePlanned
Presenting yourself clearly and honestly online, and sharing your mixes with intent.
- Wk 08
The Intermediate DJ PerformancePlanned
A complete recorded performance that pulls the stage together.