Fundamentals
Everything you must master before calling yourself a DJ.
Beatmatching, EQ, track structure, reading the crowd: the basics are non-negotiable. This pillar lays the foundations — the ones the VYBZ-CERTIFIED exam will ask you to prove.
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How do you become a DJ?
Becoming a DJ from scratch: the 4 steps in order, the gear you actually need (€150–450), 6 to 12 months of practice, and how to land your first gigs.
9 min read · Updated 2026-10-05
How do you build a set that holds a room?
Warm-up, build-up, peak time, comedown: how to build a DJ set that holds a room, read the crowd, manage energy, and how many tracks to prepare for an hour.
8 min read · Updated 2026-07-03
What DJ gear do you need to start?
Controller, turntables or CDJs? To start, a controller (€100–300) and closed-back headphones are all you need. What to buy, what to avoid, beginner traps.
10 min read · Updated 2026-07-03
The DJ glossary: every term you need to know
Cue point, drop, crossfader, white label, beat juggling… 31 DJ terms defined in plain English, from gear to performance, adapted from « Culture DJ ».
8 min read · Updated 2026-07-03
What is harmonic mixing — and should you use it?
Mix in key without music theory: the Camelot wheel in 3 simple rules, the software that detects keys for you, and when harmonic mixing is useless.
7 min read · Updated 2026-07-03
What is beatmatching?
Beatmatching means locking two tracks to the same tempo. The 5-step method, a week-by-week practice plan, the SYNC debate settled, and a beginner video.
9 min read · Updated 2026-07-03